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'''CN8''' is a Philadelphia, Pennsylvania-based cable television station. CN8 is available on Comcast cable systems throughout the U.S. east and northeast, reaching over nine million homes. [http://www.cn8.tv/channel/article.asp?lChannelID=603&lArticleID=4306&subhead=netwrk] | '''CN8''' is a Philadelphia, Pennsylvania-based cable television station. CN8 is available on Comcast cable systems throughout the U.S. east and northeast, reaching over nine million homes. [http://www.cn8.tv/channel/article.asp?lChannelID=603&lArticleID=4306&subhead=netwrk] | ||
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CN8 aired five [[video news releases]] (VNRs), according to the [[Center for Media and Democracy]]'s November 2006 report, "Still Not the News: Stations Overwhelmingly Fail to Disclose VNRs." [http://www.prwatch.org/fakenews2/execsummary] The five pre-packaged videos were produced by PR firms on behalf of the following companies: Nelson's Rescue Sleep [http://www.prwatch.org/fakenews2/vnr54], General Mills (Wheaties) [http://www.prwatch.org/fakenews2/vnr56], Trend Micro [http://www.prwatch.org/fakenews2/vnr59], Allstate [http://www.prwatch.org/fakenews2/vnr60], and General Mills (Bisquick) [http://www.prwatch.org/fakenews2/vnr61]. Not once did CN8 disclose the source or nature of the sponsored video footage to their viewers. All five VNRs aired on the CN8 evening show "Art Fennell Reports." | CN8 aired five [[video news releases]] (VNRs), according to the [[Center for Media and Democracy]]'s November 2006 report, "Still Not the News: Stations Overwhelmingly Fail to Disclose VNRs." [http://www.prwatch.org/fakenews2/execsummary] The five pre-packaged videos were produced by PR firms on behalf of the following companies: Nelson's Rescue Sleep [http://www.prwatch.org/fakenews2/vnr54], General Mills (Wheaties) [http://www.prwatch.org/fakenews2/vnr56], Trend Micro [http://www.prwatch.org/fakenews2/vnr59], Allstate [http://www.prwatch.org/fakenews2/vnr60], and General Mills (Bisquick) [http://www.prwatch.org/fakenews2/vnr61]. Not once did CN8 disclose the source or nature of the sponsored video footage to their viewers. All five VNRs aired on the CN8 evening show "Art Fennell Reports." | ||
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The Fennell "newsmagazine" show premiered in early September 2006, replacing a 10 pm news show on CN8 (Tirdad Derakhshani, "In Brit docudrama, Bush is assassinated," ''The Philadelphia Inquirer'', September 1, 2006). | The Fennell "newsmagazine" show premiered in early September 2006, replacing a 10 pm news show on CN8 (Tirdad Derakhshani, "In Brit docudrama, Bush is assassinated," ''The Philadelphia Inquirer'', September 1, 2006). | ||
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In June 2006, ''The Philadelphia Inquirer'' reported, "More than 40 news staffers at CN8 in New Castle, Del., were laid off ... effective Aug. 28, as part of Comcast's plan to move away from local news and focus more on the region from Maine to Virginia" (Gail Shister, "CN8 lays off 40 from its news staff," June 30, 2006). | In June 2006, ''The Philadelphia Inquirer'' reported, "More than 40 news staffers at CN8 in New Castle, Del., were laid off ... effective Aug. 28, as part of Comcast's plan to move away from local news and focus more on the region from Maine to Virginia" (Gail Shister, "CN8 lays off 40 from its news staff," June 30, 2006). | ||
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The layoffs were part of a broader plan for a September 2006 launch of "a revamped 24-hour cable news, entertainment and sports channel for the Northeast that focuses on regional coverage rather than local fare," reported Deborah Yao ("Comcast to unveil revamped cable news channel in September," Associated Press, July 1, 2006). "The network is adding one new show called 'Art Fennell Reports,' which will explore issues of interest in the region." | The layoffs were part of a broader plan for a September 2006 launch of "a revamped 24-hour cable news, entertainment and sports channel for the Northeast that focuses on regional coverage rather than local fare," reported Deborah Yao ("Comcast to unveil revamped cable news channel in September," Associated Press, July 1, 2006). "The network is adding one new show called 'Art Fennell Reports,' which will explore issues of interest in the region." | ||
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[[Comcast Corporation]] | [[Comcast Corporation]] | ||
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CN8, The Comcast Network <br> | CN8, The Comcast Network <br> | ||
1351 South Columbus Blvd.<br> | 1351 South Columbus Blvd.<br> | ||
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Web: http://www.cn8.tv/ | Web: http://www.cn8.tv/ | ||
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*[[Media corporations]] | *[[Media corporations]] | ||
*[[Video news releases]] | *[[Video news releases]] | ||
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| + | *"[http://ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5hJ-84HeKRR6oUvZcUMdX3SelEVOQ FCC Proposes 'Fake News' Fine]," Associated Press, September 24, 2007. | ||
| + | *Matthew Lasar, "[http://www.lasarletter.net/drupal/node/472 FCC hits Comcast with fake news fine]," Lasar's Letter on the FCC, September 24, 2007. | ||
| + | *Jeff Gelles, "[http://www.philly.com/philly/business/breaking/20070925_FCC_fines_Comcast_over_video_news_release.html FCC fines Comcast over video news release]," ''The Philadelphia Inquirer'', September 25, 2007. | ||
| + | *Tonya Garcia, "[http://www.prweek.com/us/news/article/740343/FCC-fines-Comcast-airing-VNR/ FCC fines Comcast for airing VNR]," ''PR Week'', September 25, 2007. | ||
| + | *"[http://www.odwyerpr.com/members/0925comcast_vnrs.htm Comcast, D S Simon Named in VNR Notice]," ''O'Dwyer's PR Daily'' (sub req'd), September 25, 2007. | ||
| + | *Brooks Boliek, "[http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/content_display/television/news/e3ib429a97580f60ae216d22ddf857a2766 FCC urges fine for Comcast: VNR was aired as part of newscast]," ''Hollywood Reporter'', September 25, 2007. | ||
| + | *Ellen Gray, "[http://www.philly.com/dailynews/local/20070926_CN8_to_fight_fine_for_promo_use.html CN8 to fight fine for promo use]," ''The Philadelphia Inquirer'', September 26, 2007. | ||
| + | *John Eggerton, "[http://www.broadcastingcable.com/article/CA6485605.html FCC’s VNR Fine: More to Come? Levy against Comcast for unidentified video news release could be start of get-tough policy]," Broadcasting & Cable, October 1, 2007. | ||
| + | *John Eggerton, "[http://www.broadcastingcable.com/article/CA6485879.html FCC: Free, Noncontroversial VNRs Can Still Trigger Fines: Comcast Faces Four More FCC Fines, Totaling $16,000]," Broadcasting & Cable, October 1, 2007. | ||
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[[Category:Media]] [[Category:United States]] [[Category:Fake News Broadcaster]] | [[Category:Media]] [[Category:United States]] [[Category:Fake News Broadcaster]] | ||
Revision as of 21:40, 2 October 2007
CN8 is a Philadelphia, Pennsylvania-based cable television station. CN8 is available on Comcast cable systems throughout the U.S. east and northeast, reaching over nine million homes. [1]
Contents
Fake news
CN8 aired five video news releases (VNRs), according to the Center for Media and Democracy's November 2006 report, "Still Not the News: Stations Overwhelmingly Fail to Disclose VNRs." [2] The five pre-packaged videos were produced by PR firms on behalf of the following companies: Nelson's Rescue Sleep [3], General Mills (Wheaties) [4], Trend Micro [5], Allstate [6], and General Mills (Bisquick) [7]. Not once did CN8 disclose the source or nature of the sponsored video footage to their viewers. All five VNRs aired on the CN8 evening show "Art Fennell Reports."
The Fennell "newsmagazine" show premiered in early September 2006, replacing a 10 pm news show on CN8 (Tirdad Derakhshani, "In Brit docudrama, Bush is assassinated," The Philadelphia Inquirer, September 1, 2006).
Fake news fines
Downsizing real news staff
In June 2006, The Philadelphia Inquirer reported, "More than 40 news staffers at CN8 in New Castle, Del., were laid off ... effective Aug. 28, as part of Comcast's plan to move away from local news and focus more on the region from Maine to Virginia" (Gail Shister, "CN8 lays off 40 from its news staff," June 30, 2006).
The layoffs were part of a broader plan for a September 2006 launch of "a revamped 24-hour cable news, entertainment and sports channel for the Northeast that focuses on regional coverage rather than local fare," reported Deborah Yao ("Comcast to unveil revamped cable news channel in September," Associated Press, July 1, 2006). "The network is adding one new show called 'Art Fennell Reports,' which will explore issues of interest in the region."
Station owner
Contact details
CN8, The Comcast Network
1351 South Columbus Blvd.
Philadelphia, PA 19147
Phone: 215.468.2222
Fax: 215.463.5922
Web: http://www.cn8.tv/
SourceWatch resources
External links
- "FCC Proposes 'Fake News' Fine," Associated Press, September 24, 2007.
- Matthew Lasar, "FCC hits Comcast with fake news fine," Lasar's Letter on the FCC, September 24, 2007.
- Jeff Gelles, "FCC fines Comcast over video news release," The Philadelphia Inquirer, September 25, 2007.
- Tonya Garcia, "FCC fines Comcast for airing VNR," PR Week, September 25, 2007.
- "Comcast, D S Simon Named in VNR Notice," O'Dwyer's PR Daily (sub req'd), September 25, 2007.
- Brooks Boliek, "FCC urges fine for Comcast: VNR was aired as part of newscast," Hollywood Reporter, September 25, 2007.
- Ellen Gray, "CN8 to fight fine for promo use," The Philadelphia Inquirer, September 26, 2007.
- John Eggerton, "FCC’s VNR Fine: More to Come? Levy against Comcast for unidentified video news release could be start of get-tough policy," Broadcasting & Cable, October 1, 2007.
- John Eggerton, "FCC: Free, Noncontroversial VNRs Can Still Trigger Fines: Comcast Faces Four More FCC Fines, Totaling $16,000," Broadcasting & Cable, October 1, 2007.
