February 2007

EUROPE'S PLAN TO TRACK PHONE AND NET USE
[SOURCE: New York Times, AUTHOR: Victoria Shannon]

PBS OMBUDSMAN CRITICIZES DRUG COMPANY SPONSORSHIP
[SOURCE: Broadcasting&Cable, AUTHOR: John Eggerton]
PBS ombudsman Michael Getler says he doesn't think PBS should have accepted a sponsorship from drug company GlaxoSmithKline for an obesity special airing next month: "even though GlaxoSmithKline came in late and, under PBS policy, has no say in any of the content, this kind of possible conflict can undermine credibility and, without knowing the financial details, doesn't seem worth it."

"I love the free market, but the fact is more concentration means less competition, and these markets are less free than they should be. And this Commission is about regulation -- regulators. I always worry a little when I hear regulators shy away from regulation talk."
-- Senator Byron Dorgan (D-ND)

WHEN IT COMES TO BROADBAND, US PLAYS FOLLOW THE LEADER
[SOURCE: InformationWeek, AUTHOR: Richard Hoffman]