This is page 75 of the media news archives.

New LA Monthly to Launch This October (2000-08-16): Publisher Michael Davis is ready to launch his free monthly magazine after three years of planning.

Web Resource for Court Reporters Launches (2000-08-15): WordWave, Inc.

Media General to Form Interactive Media Division (2000-08-15): Media General has announced that it will create a new corporate division to help the company advance in the increasingly complex information revolution.

Chris-Craft, BHC and UTV to be Acquired by News Corporation (2000-08-15): Chris-Craft Industries, BHC Communications and United Television, which together own 10 television stations and other assets, have announced that they had agreed to be acquired by News Corporation and Fox Television Stations.

Writers Sue Content Database Publishers (2000-08-15): A class-action lawsuit was filed yesterday in United States District Court on behalf of writers in the United States whose copyrighted works have been sold online.

GetConnected.com Introduces Hooked Webzine (2000-08-15): GetConnected.

Britannica.com To Acquire Educational Technology Firm (2000-08-11): Britannica.

The Industry Standard GROK Debuts (2000-08-11): Standard Media International, publisher of the two-year-old Industry Standard magazine, has released the premier issue of The Industry Standard GROK, its special reports publication that focuses on key growth sectors of the Internet Economy.

Amazon.com and Toysrus.com Announce Alliance (2000-08-11): Amazon.

Octopus.com Partners With Content Providers (2000-08-09): Octopus, a service that allows users to gather and customize "Views" of web-based information and services, has announced that it has signed partnership agreements with Broadband Sports, CNET Networks, Inc.

Merriam-Webster Teams With yourDictionary.com (2000-08-04): Merriam-Webster Inc.

Online Diary Communities Becoming More Popular (2000-08-04): People used to keep their diaries private and hidden from view.

Contentville and NWU Reach Agreement (2000-08-04): The National Writers Union (NWU) and Contentville.

Motley Fool Unveils Content Marketplace (2000-08-03): The Motley Fool has announced the launch of Soapbox.

Starbucks And New York Times Announce Alliance (2000-08-03): Starbucks Coffee Company, a popular coffee brand and retailer, and The New York Times, have announced a three-year strategic alliance.

Deadline Extended For Financial Writers and Editors Awards (2000-08-03): Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism and Strong Investments, co-sponsors of the Financial Writers and Editors Awards, announced that the publication deadline for this year's awards is June 30, 2000.

SheNetworks Launches Web Network For Young Women (2000-07-31): SheNetworks has announced the USA launch of their online site for women in their 20s.

Sweet16.com Intermedia Launches Teen Website (2000-07-31): Sweet16.

Hearst Completes Purchase of the San Francisco Chronicle (2000-07-28): The Hearst Corporation has announced that it has completed its purchase of the San Francisco Chronicle from The Chronicle Publishing Company and the sale of the San Francisco Examiner to ExIn, LLC.

San Francisco Edition of Mercury News Hits Stands (2000-07-28): The Mercury News has delivered its first San Francisco edition.