Calamities of war
Tags: IRAQ War, 2003-2011; TELEVISION broadcasting of news
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- Al Jazeera The satellite station of the Arab Nation spreads its wings. // Middle East;Nov2003, Issue 339, p52
As the war in the Gulf grew louder, all eyes were on the Arabic language, television news channel Al Jazeera. Al Jazeera has been credited with revolutionizing public opinion and the media in the Arab world by virtue of its resoluteness in maintaining its independence from the censor, something...
- WAR COVERAGE TIGHTENS BELTS. Whitney, Daisy // Television Week;5/19/2003, Vol. 22 Issue 20, p45
Discusses the cost cutting initiatives taken by U.S. television stations to reduce the costs of covering the war in Iraq. Costs of reporting the war; Impact of cost cutting on the football coverage of WTVF; Reporters sent by the networks in Iraq.
- Baghdad blitz bombs talent show finale. Schneider, Michael // Variety;3/31/2003, Vol. 390 Issue 7, p4
Discusses the U.S. television programs affected by the coverage of the war in Iraq. Cancellation of 'Profiles From the Frontlines'; Schedule of 'American Idol' from Fox; Impact on 'Star Search' at CBS.
- Media count blackout costs. Friedman, Wayne; Linnett, Richard; Fine, Jon // Advertising Age;3/24/2003, Vol. 74 Issue 12, p1
The article reports on the financial losses suffered by television networks and other media sellers as a result of the Iraqi War in 2003. Key issues discussed include business losses incurred when the initial air strikes started in Iraq and a comparison of programming about the war that was run...
- Cable news nets look for ad revenue payoff. Pendleton, Jennifer // Advertising Age;6/9/2003, Vol. 74 Issue 23, pS-6
The article discusses the impact of the United States-led war against Iraq on cable television revenues in 2003. Key issues discussed include cable television coverage of the war, the estimated advertising revenue of Fox News Channel, a comparison of news coverage among cable channels and...
- At Mipcom, Al-Jazeera fights for global acceptance. Guider, Elizabeth // Variety;10/24/2005, Vol. 400 Issue 10, p6
This article focuses on the plans of controversial Arabic channel Al-Jazeera to launch an international English-language service. The plans of the channel may prove equally treacherous. There's likely to be battle fatigue by the targeted public, which is already showing signs of wanting the Iraq...
- Militarists rule on TV news. McCarthy, Colman // National Catholic Reporter;4/25/2003, Vol. 39 Issue 25, p20
Focuses on U.S. television coverage on the combat in Iraq. Names of retired soldiers appearing in the television offering analysis on the war against Iraq; Information on C-SPAN television network's airing of a three-hour antiwar forum; Importance given to military perspective in the coverage...
- IRAQ PASSES ITS SCREEN TEST. Bart, Peter // Variety;4/14/2003, Vol. 390 Issue 9, p1
Comments on the television broadcasting of the U.S.-led war with Iraq. Reaction of U.S. television viewers to the news coverage; Comparison with the television coverage of the Vietnam War; Implications for the U.S. military.
- News biz dons full-medal jacket. McClintock, Pamela // Variety;4/14/2003, Vol. 390 Issue 9, p1
Discusses the impact of the media coverage of the U.S.-led war with Iraq on the U.S. television broadcasting industry. Disruption of the economics of television broadcasting; Changes in the relationship between journalists and their sources; Increase of the number of cable news audiences.
