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MondayApr 28, 2008 5:23 pm

Hearst-Argyle Television, Inc.’s (HTV) Affiliates Earn Peabody and Other Awards for Excellence

Hearst-Argyle Television, Inc. (HTV), based out of New York, New York, owns 26 television stations, and manages an additional three television and two radio stations owned by Hearst Corporation. The company’s television stations reach approximately 18% of U.S. households. Hearst-Argyle is the largest ABC affiliate group and the second-largest NBC affiliate owner. The company also owns more than 30 Web sites and currently multicasts 18 digital weather channels. The company has received numerous awards in 2008 for its local news coverage. WTAE-TV, an affiliate out of Pittsburgh, received a national George Foster Peabody Award for its investigation of spending practices…

MondayApr 28, 2008 5:22 pm

Belo Corp. (BLC) Offers Election Candidates Free Airtime for the Seventh Consecutive Election Cycle

Belo Corporation (BLC), headquartered in Dallas, Texas, is one of the nation’s largest pure-play, publicly-traded television companies. The company owns and operates 20 television stations reaching more than 14 percent of U.S. television households, including ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX, CW and MyNetwork TV affiliates, and their associated Web sites. Belo owns stations in seven of the top 25 markets in the nation, with six stations located in the fast-growing, top-14 markets of Dallas/Ft. Worth, Houston, Seattle/Tacoma and Phoenix. The company, which in 1996 became the first commercial television station group to provide free airtime for congressional and gubernatorial candidates, announced…

MondayApr 28, 2008 5:18 pm

MedeFile International Inc. (MDFI.OB) Provides Secure Internet Transaction without Compromising Privacy

MedeFile International Inc. (OTCBB: MDFI) offers security architecture that ensures the privacy and integrity of its services are not compromised. The company does this through proven, well-established security methodologies, providing multiple lines of defense with each line employing a distinct mechanism. The company has worked to establish security for network communications, authentication, access control and site security. MedeFile uses network communications security, originally developed by Netscape Communications Corp., to prevent unauthorized disclosure of data. This ensures that all Internet connections between MedeFile and its users are secure. The company’s members authenticate to the system with a user name and password…

MondayApr 28, 2008 5:13 pm

OpenTV Corp. (OPTV) Announces Experienced Senior VP for Advanced Advertising

OpenTV Corp. (NASDAQ: OPTV) provides solutions for the delivery of advanced television and advanced advertising services. The company today announced it has hired Paul Woidke to serve as the company’s senior vice president and general manager of advanced advertising, effective mid May. Woidke is responsible for enhancing the OpenTV’s advanced advertising business in the United States and abroad, where the company has established itself as a competitor in blue chip Pay-TV operator customers. “Paul’s vast knowledge of the cable and advertising industry will be instrumental in developing our advanced advertising business not only here in the U.S., but also around…

MondayApr 28, 2008 4:25 pm

OTCPicks Featured Company: CyberDefender Corp. (CYDE.OB) Teams Up with MyPublicInfo

CyberDefender Corp. (OTCBB: CYDE) was recently informed that MyPublicInfo will merge their flagship product, IdentitySweep, with their security software free of charge for new and current users of MyPublicInfo's IdentitySweep beginning April 24. MyPublicInfo is a leading provider of identity scoring and monitoring solutions for customers by screening the Internet for personal and financial information. CyberDefender's security software protects computer users against spyware, viruses, scams, and phishing attacks that are utilized for identity theft. Merging the two services will provide users a very capable and modified security protection throughout their electronic life. IdentitySweep's Premier Plan monitors the name, SSN, credit…

MondayApr 28, 2008 4:23 pm

OTCPicks Featured Company: Skinny Nutritional Corp. (SKNY.OB) Introduces Four New Products

A new nutritional water was recently introduced as the first enhanced water that merges proprietary weight control formulations with vitamins, antioxidants, and energy boosters. Skinny Nutritional Corp. (OTCBB: SKNY) recently announced the healthy liquid along with their new line of diverse Skinny Waters, all of which meet the needs of consumers looking for an array of health benefits in their beverages. All come with zero calories, zero sugar, zero sodium, and zero preservatives. Look for the new product line of Skinny Water® to hit store shelves in May. The newest flavors include: Raspberry Pomegranate (Crave Control) – helps control cravings,…

MondayApr 28, 2008 4:08 pm

MIPSolutions Inc. (MSOL.OB) is "One to Watch"

In today’s world, environmental concerns are top issues of business and society. Unfortunately, mining and other high impact industries continue to contaminate our world. Further escalating the issue, the costs and liability of dealing with remediation efforts are preventing needed change. MIPSolutions provides the solutions to these obstacles by offering high yield, profitable processing solutions based on molecularly imprinted polymer (MIP) technology. The unique technology targets specific molecules and ions, such as hazardous contaminants and/or valuable commodity metals, then captures them though a proprietary process. This system enables the reusability of processed material, turning environmental liabilities into profits. The technology…

MondayApr 28, 2008 4:07 pm

April 28th CEOcast Weekly Newsletter

Companies featured in the current edition of the newsletter: AFMI, AMAR, CHIP, CGXP, CKGT, CLXS, CTVWF, CYTR, FMTI, GCEH, HYTM, ISON, IVOT, PLKH, PSTI, RVEP, SMGY, SWVC The market rallied 4.3% in the prior week, helped by beter-than-expected earnings and economic news that was better-than-feared. In weeks past such strong moves have been quickly followed by a rush to sell into the strength. That didn't happen this week. The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 43 points, cutting its year to date loss to 2.8%. The Nasdaq posted a gain of 20 points, reducing its year to date loss to 8.6%.…

MondayApr 28, 2008 3:54 pm

Key Tronic Corp. (KTCC) to Report Third Quarter Results Tomorrow After the Close

Key Tronic Corp. (KTCC) provides electronic manufacturing services (EMS) to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). The company also manufactures computer keyboards and other peripherals. KTCC currently trades at a steep 41% discount to net tangible assets. With 10.3 million shares outstanding, KTCC has a market cap below $27 million at today’s closing price of $2.60/share. The company is profitable and racks up $200 million in annual sales. Book value is over $45 million, and net tangible assets exceed $44.5 million. KTCC has a quick ratio of 1.25, so the company does not have any liquidity constraints. When KTCC announced second quarter…

MondayApr 28, 2008 3:53 pm

Jaclyn Inc. (JLN) – A Potential Arbitrage Situation for Investors

Jaclyn Incorporated is a designer, distributor and manufacturer of women and children’s apparel and accessories. They have been in business for over 75 years, and last year had total revenues of $154.5 million. They are currently traded on the AMEX exchange and maintain a market cap of less than $25 million. However, the management of Jaclyn no longer sees a benefit to being publicly traded, and has reported to the American Stock Exchange that it no longer wishes to be listed. The Company intends to withdraw its shares of common stock from listing on the AMEX. The reason for the…

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