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‘Cincinnati Post’ Breathes Its Last on Dec. 31

The Cincinnati Post will cease publication on Dec. 31.

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Valassis Launches RedPlum.com

Valassis, which until now has distributed coupons primarily through newspaper inserts and direct mail, is launching an internet portal for coupons called RedPlum.com.

BPA Issues Changes for Reporting, Recording

The BPA Worldwide has issued new rules affecting reporting of business and consumer publications at its annual board of directors meeting, the group announced yesterday.

NFL Lets CBS, NBC Simulcast Pats-Giants Game

CBS and NBC have inked a deal with the NFL to nationally simulcast the Dec. 29 telecast of the undefeated New England Patriots vs. New York Giants football game, as the Patriots attempt to become the first team since the 1972 Miami Dolphins to go undefeated in the regular season.

Place-based Video Network Snags Gossip/Celeb Show

Splash News is providing three-minute segments covering celebrity news and gossip to the Itandi Group, which operates a place-based video network in nail and hair salons.

Lawmaker Opposes Sirius-XM Merger

Should the proposed merger of Sirius Satellite Radio and XM pass regulatory hurdles, the elimination of competition would be harmful to consumers of satellite radio, says Rep. Paul Broun (R-GA).

Social Network Ad Spend to Grow 70% in ‘08, Surpass $1.5B

With most teens and nearly 40 percent of adults visiting social-networking sites, advertisers are avidly experimenting on Facebook, MySpace and niche online social networks, according to a new eMarketer report, writes MarketingCharts.

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