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White House YouTube Privacy Update; the code still sends cookies back to Google when a video is watched, but Google doesn’t store the information anywhere. (MediaMemo)
WetPaint Unveils TV Fandex; service tracks “fan engagement” of popular TV shows on Facebook, Twitter, Google and WetPaint’s own network of fan sites. (The Hollywood Reporter)
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Soon-to-Be SyFy Network Buys Up Negative Domains; network braces for backlash over rebranding by purchasing names including SyfySucks.com and NoSyFy.com (NoSyfy slipped through their grasp). (Broadcasting & Cable)
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I don’t know if you guys correct posts, but if you double-check that Broadcasting and Cable article (or the Web site), SyFy did NOT buy NoSyFy.com.
I don’t know if you guys correct posts, but if you double-check that Broadcasting and Cable article (or the Web site), SyFy did NOT buy NoSyFy.com.
Oops…forgot to say great post! Looking forward to your next one.
You are correct CJ. That was my fault. Updated.