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Talking about Channel One News: Jeff Ballabon (2000)

July 27, 2012
Talking about Channel One News: Jeff Ballabon (2000)

  “It’s hard to express how unconcerned we are that this is going to impact us negatively.” April 15, 2000 – Channel One’s Jeff Ballabon quoted in the Harrisburg, PA Patriot-News, referring to the efforts of conservative and liberal groups and scholars to oppose Channel One News.   Things started going down hill for Channel One in the...
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When A Testimonial Isn’t A Testimonial

April 1, 2008

  From Channel One’s “Testimonials” http://www.channelonenetwork.com/corporate/testimonials.html   Dear Channel One: Our school district’s hands-on experience with Channel One has been extremely positive. We find the programming to be of the highest quality and our students benefit from their exposure to the daily current events broadcast. For many of these young people, this is their...
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Two Point Oh

December 7, 2007

  From Jim Metrock: Channel One’s parent company Alloy Media and Marketing held a conference call on Wednesday, December 5 to discuss their 3rd Quarter financial results. Normally it is very difficult to understand what is actually being said in one of these calls. Companies are always using words not to enlighten those listening,...
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Master Of Sleaze

March 23, 2005
Master Of Sleaze

Casino Jack Abramoff and Ralph Reed Don’t let the smiles fool ya. Masters of Sleaze by David Brooks Op-ed in the New York Times March 22, 2005 Down in the depths of the netherworld, where Tammany Hall grafters and Chicago ward heelers gather amid spittoons and brass railings, a reverential silence now spreads across...
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