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Latest movie blockbusters make millions overseas
Kai Ryssdal Apr 30, 2012
"Battleship" has already made $170 million, but isn't set to open here in the U.S. for another two and a half weeks. "The Avengers," too, was released first overseas.
Ancestry.com rakes in profits, buys up competitor
Jeremy Hobson Apr 26, 2012
Ancestry.com Inc. will soon take over rival family history website Archives.com for the price tag of around $100 million.
When a movie gets no promotion
David Brancaccio Apr 19, 2012
It's one way to market a movie, but it doesn't seem like it's building for success. The forthcoming Miley Cyrus movie called "LOL," according to the L.A. Times, will have no marketing budget to speak of and will be released first in just seven cities.
'Today' show loses top rating held since 1995
Stacey Vanek Smith Apr 19, 2012
ABC’s "Good Morning America" beats NBC’s "Today" show in ratings. More than bragging rights, the change could affect advertising dollars.
Ryan Seacrest and the legacy of Dick Clark
David Brancaccio Apr 19, 2012
American Bandstand legend Dick Clark's knack for spotting an emerging star is getting much attention today, but he was a very effective entrepreneur -- turning his public persona into a publicly traded company, Dick Clark Productions, that amassed a fortune.
Hulu to pitch original programming at upfronts
Eve Troeh Apr 18, 2012
Usually, it's network broadcasters and cable channels that pitch advertisers at the upfronts. Now, there are new kids on the block.
Colorado corporations buy Tahoe ski resorts
Jeff Tyler Apr 17, 2012
Companies from Colorado bring jobs and capital to Lake Tahoe's ski industry, but also higher prices and local dissent.
Walmart launches disc-to-digital service
Mitchell Hartman Apr 16, 2012
DreamWorks Animation SKG and five other studios are teaming up to convert DVDs into an online movie library.
Hey 'Taxman,' take a listen to this!
Bob Moon Apr 13, 2012
Former disc jockey and current Marketplace reporter Bob Moon shares 1040-themed songs over the decades.
Building business skills in New Orleans' music industry
Zoe Sullivan Apr 12, 2012
New Orleans has long been a music Mecca, but it has surprisingly little infrastructure for the business side of the industry. To help fill this gap, two hip-hop entrepreneurs have been sharing the gospel of copyright and licensing with local musicians and producers.
