Media News Briefing for Thursday, January 20th

By Michael Hurtig

Thursday, January 20th, 2011

U.K. Culture Secretary’s Proposal for a New National Network of Local Channels GUARDIAN

FEMA Leverages Social Networking for Use in Disasters WIRED

Pittsburgh’s First Public Radio Station, WDUQ-FM, Is Purchased in Joint Venture by Public FM Station and Non-Profit BUSINESSWEEK

‘Crowdfunding’ Signals a New Approach to Fundraising in the Arts VARIETY

Google’s Co-Founder, Larry Page, Assumes Role as CEO NYTIMES

Stephen H. Kimatian

Bill, had not seen your “kindness” piece before – would be a different world for sure – perhaps a dub to Kim Jong il ———————— best wishes ——