Brandon Gutman: Is the social media channel ready to become a major component of the overall marketing mix?

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This time the signs are better: 12 million homes now receive digital programming, the total could double in three years, and the Web has arrived as a ready-made, interactive sales channel.

FORBES: Taking Liberty

In Britain, BSkyB , getting ready for the launch of its 200-channel digital satellite services, ordered 1m decoder boxes.

ECONOMIST: A liberated Bank

It'll likely be ready in time for BT's own sports channel, although YouView mentioned a loosely-defined summer launch.

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That the GotyeMusic channel on YouTube publishes all of the videos from the live show gives fans a ready way to deepen their connection to all of his recent songs, not just the hit.

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Marshall, the greatest soldier-statesman since George Washington, was wrong to oppose arms shipments to Great Britain in 1940, and wrong to argue for a cross-channel invasion during the early years of World War II, before the U.S. was ready.

WSJ: Our Generals Almost Cost Us Iraq

The DCP601 Home Entertainment System, a high-end digital cable ready entertainment receiverMotorola Ojo Personal Video Phone with a high-definition decoder, 6.1 channel surround sound, and a built-in progressive scan DVD player.

ENGADGET: An evening with Motorola

While the deal between Big Machine and Clear Channel suggests a step towards a larger resolution of the performance royalty war, it does not appear either side is ready to concede their positions any time soon.

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