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Business Data processing Business enterprise Technological innovations Study and teaching Business enterprises Technological innovations Computer networks Computers Economic aspects Electronic commerce International business International business enterprises Management Internet TelecommunicationSummary: It took two years of negotiation for the BBC's Fiona Bruce to get some face time with Microsoft cofounder Bill Gates. In this rare interview, Bruce gains insights into both the man and the icon-genius, business magnate, philanthropist, and one of the wealthiest people on the planet. In addition, Bruce probes what may be the key question facing Microsoft in the post-Gates era: with its hands...
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2009
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Summary: The Internet and low-cost digital production methods have given marketers powerful new tools. This program explores the results: a new wave of advertising that relies increasingly on consumer-generated content and rejects the ad forms of conventional television. Featuring interviews with Matt Creamer of Advertising Age, Joseph Jaffee of the marketing company Crayon, Kevin Roberts of Saatchi &...
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2008
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Summary: The rise of the blog as a form of serious news reporting means that conventional journalists must become familiar with the blog format and rethink typical journalistic approaches. This ABC News program examines the blogger "community," reviews major news stories that were broken by bloggers, and demonstrates ways in which blogging differs from traditional reporting methods. Featuring an...
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2006
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Summary: Geriatric1927 and "Katers17" broadcast from YouTube for friendship and fun. Rathergood TV and Franchise News 24 broadcast from 900-channel content aggregator View TV with the expectation of profit. And they're all doing it on a shoestring budget on the Web. This program investigates the rise of do-it-yourself TV, where anyone can be an online broadcaster. Topics range from types of...
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2007
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Summary: Andrew Selby and Ali Farzad couldn't find a place to buy cool iPod gear, so they started their own online business selling it-and profits are rising. Now they see an opportunity to expand into the Internet telephony market with phones and accessories, but exploiting it would mean embracing risk, enlarging their operation, and working harder than ever before. In this program, mentor John Boyle...
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2007
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Summary: In segment one of this program, NewsHour correspondent Paul Solman, Cisco Systems' John Chambers, and other top Cisco executives discuss how the computer network infrastructure giant, whose routers are the brains of the Internet, uses Internet technology to enhance its own operations and growth. In segment two, correspondent Ray Suarez talks with Jay Whitehead, CEO of EmployeeService.com; labor...
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2006
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Summary: To organize the world's information-that appears to be Google's aim. What does such a goal involve, exactly? What are the implications for academia and creative people? For business, the media, and society at large? This program seeks answers to those questions by going behind the scenes at the Google headquarters in Mountain View, California, as well as the company's London offices. A...
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2007
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Summary: It's the clearest window into our modern world, the most popular search engine in existence, and the foundation of an economic juggernaut, eponymously named. This CNBC Original documentary goes inside Google and examines the Internet phenomenon-or transformation-it spawned. CNBC's Maria Bartiromo presents the fascinating story of how two graduate students, Sergey Brin and Larry Page, turned a...
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2009
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Summary: This program looks at the highways of optical fibers, copper wires, coaxial cables, and satellites by means of which images, sound, and computer data are transmitted around the world. It also examines telecommunication satellites which-whether they are geostationary or in orbit close to Earth-enable us to put two people on Earth, at sea, or even in the air, in contact. The program concludes...
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2009
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Summary: Strategies for the Interviewee helps viewers determine what types of jobs or careers they are most qualified for and what to expect during the interview. Strategies for the Interviewee goes further than just discussing typical "tell me about yourself" types of questions by preparing viewers for any style of interview. Emphasis is placed on the necessity of becoming familiar with new...
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2005