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Google Overtakes Yahoo as No. 1 Web Site
Google, long dominant in the Internet search market, is surpassing rival Yahoo for the first time as the most popular Web destination in the United States, according to research firm comScore. Google's U.S. audience is up to 141.1 million; Yahoo's comes in at 140.6 million.

Twitter: A New Powerhouse in Social Media
Twitter, the fledgling microblogging service, is evolving into a social media powerhouse to rival giants like Facebook. The San Francisco-based Twitter, which appears to be aiming for a new round of funding, is starting an "experimental" advertising program on its site in Japan.

Icahn Eyes Former Viacom Exec for Yahoo
Carl Icahn is said to be moving ahead with plans to run a dissident board slate at Yahoo in a bid to force the Internet company to be sold to Microsoft. The billionaire investor is reportedly lining up at least 12 potential board candidates, including former Viacom head Frank Biondi.

Murdoch Sees Mideast Peace Through Tech
Promoting technology throughout the Middle East could help advance peace, claims News Corp. chief Rupert Murdoch, speaking at a panel on new media and the Internet in Jerusalem. "We'll continue to do what we can to help Israel maintain its competitive edge," he adds.

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Thursday, April 24, 2008 - Daydream Believers: How We Went to War

Slate columnist Fred Kaplan and James Rubin, former Chief Spokesman, State Dept., discuss Kaplan’s book on the Bush a...

Wednesday, April 02, 2008 - The Making of the Bestseller
It is the holy grail of the book industry, but what exactly is a bestseller? And what can one do to improve a book’s ch...

Wednesday, March 26, 2008 - Film Publicity: How to Break In
Some films are destined to be hits, others greatly exceed box office expectations (as we have witnessed in the extreme t...

Each year, one-third of the Center's programs include on-site visits to a variety of media companies throughout New York City. Students get the opportunity to see first-hand how the company works and are able to speak one-on-one with creative executives, writers, producers, editors and much more. CHECK OUT OUR UPCOMING ON-LOCATIONS!

An Evening with Director Sydney Pollack

Made in New York: Documentaries

Perfect Pitch: Cable at the Table

Creating a Hit: The Sopranos with David Chase

2007 Luncheon honored AOL Chairman and CEO Randy Falco on
Tuesday, October 30th at The Pierre Hotel in New York City