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Comcast And Twitter Partner Up On a Crazy Idea Called "See It"

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Click Photo for LARGER Image Get a Tweet Sent to You- Watch It Now- or Record It to “See It” Later… All Things D.com- Twitter has been trying to buddy up with the TV industry for the past few years. Now it has its biggest payoff yet: A far-reaching deal with Comcast that aims to turn the social network into a TV-watching service. The gist: Later this fall, Twitter users will start to see a “See It” button on messages about some of Comcast-owned NBCUniversal’s shows, like “The Voice.” Clicking on those Tweets will open up a Twitter “card” with … Continue reading Comcast And Twitter Partner Up On a Crazy Idea Called "See It"

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Comcast Launches New Channels with Backing from Magic Johnson and P. Diddy

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Aspire and Revolt are the names of the two new African American oriented channels  Comcast Corp. announced Tuesday that it will start carrying four new minority-owned networks – in partial fulfillment of a deal with regulators and minority groups that paved the way for the Philadelphia company to take over NBCUniversal last year. The channels, backed by NBA Hall of Famer Earvin “Magic” Johnson, superstar entertainer Sean “Diddy” Combs and others, are scheduled to launch broadly on Comcast Cable systems between April and January 2014, Comcast said. “I salute them for keeping their word,” said Rev. Al Sharpton, one of three African … Continue reading Comcast Launches New Channels with Backing from Magic Johnson and P. Diddy

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It’s Now Official: Rev. Al Sharpton Named Host of MSNBC’s ‘PoliticsNation’

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After several weeks in a tryout role, the Rev. Al Sharpton has officially been named host of a weeknight hour on MSNBC. The program, now called “PoliticsNation,” will air at 6 p.m. Eastern and premieres next Monday, the network announced Tuesday. In his new role, the well-known civil rights activist and minister will lead a lively and informed discussion of the day’s top headlines, MSNBC said. Sharpton called the hosting job “a natural extension of my life work and growth.” Besides his work as a community leader and religious figure, Sharpton already hosts a nationally syndicated radio show. Click here … Continue reading It’s Now Official: Rev. Al Sharpton Named Host of MSNBC’s ‘PoliticsNation’

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Right Wing Blog "The Daily Beast" Attacks Radio One and Rev. Al Sharpton over his MSNBC Show

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The Daily Beast has a political agenda and an ax to grind… let’s discredit Al Sharpton and Black owned media companies. Please note: The Daily Beast posted these stories under their “U.S. Politics” section The Daily Beast was not happy with just one story about the new host postion for Rev. Al Sharpton at MSNBC, now they have actually launched another story. That is a little over the top, don’t you think? How long will it be before the President will have to distance himself from Al Sharpton? In the first story they tried to make a connection to Sharpton’s … Continue reading Right Wing Blog "The Daily Beast" Attacks Radio One and Rev. Al Sharpton over his MSNBC Show

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>It’s Official: Ed Rendell Joins NBC and MSNBC as Political Analyst

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>The former Pennsylvania Governor made a splash in the media recently when he said the NFL’s decision to cancel a Vikings-Eagles game in the midst of a snowstorm was a sign of the “wussification of America.” Now he has joined NBC News.Read our post on just how this and the “Comcast/NBC Deal” came about. Will Ed Rendell get his own show? That remains to be seen… but it’s a safe bet to say he will. NBC News Official Statement:Former Pennsylvania Governor Ed Rendell has been named NBC News political analyst. The announcement was made today by Steve Capus, President of … Continue reading >It’s Official: Ed Rendell Joins NBC and MSNBC as Political Analyst

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Comcast Made a Promise of Diversity with NBC Deal – Will they see it through?

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Dr. Boyce Watkins speculated on AOL Black Voices that MSNBC should consider hiring a Black host to replace the now departed Keith Olbermann. Dr. Boyce that’s not likely to happen. We would like to see Cenk Uygur (of The Young Turks.com) get a hosting spot simply because he is a fresh voice in the political media arena. There are rumors that former PA governor Ed Rendell (also pictured here) may actually get a shot at hosting a show. Whatever materializes at MSNBC, an article at Philly.com sheds some light on how the Comcast Corporation and Executive Vice President David Cohen … Continue reading Comcast Made a Promise of Diversity with NBC Deal – Will they see it through?