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    <title><![CDATA[Jabbar Group buys region's largest online ad group]]></title>
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        Jabbar Internet Group has announced it has completed the acquisition of the regional online advertising network, ikoo. Founded in 2005, ikoo has has become the largest online advertising network in the Arab world, combining more than 120 websites from across the region, a network that attracts more than 35 million unique visitors, and serving more than 1.4 billion monthly pageviews. According to the new CEO Isam Bayazidi, ikoo will focus on expanding its network to embrace more publishers, and will work closely with advertisers and agencies on developing successful campaigns based on their needs. [AMEInfo.com]
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    <title><![CDATA[WSJ: Apple buys Lala Media]]></title>
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    <pubDate>Sun, 06 Dec 2009 11:42:09 +0400</pubDate>
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        Apple has purchased online music firm Lala Media, in a move that may signal an expansion of its music strategy, the Wall Street Journal has reported. Apple may seek to adapt Lala's online song offerings or incorporate its technology into a subscription service of some kind, the newspaper said. Lala, which has a playlist of more than eight million tunes, hosts users' digital music collections on the web, allowing access from varied locations. [AMEInfo.com]
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    <title><![CDATA[BBC Arabic to focus on user-generated content]]></title>
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    <pubDate>Sat, 05 Dec 2009 11:27:03 +0400</pubDate>
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        The BBC has said that Hosam El Sokkari, Head of BBC Arabic will spearhead work for the broadcaster's Arabic service on the editorial development of user-generated content and social media initiatives. El Sokkari's current managerial and editorial responsibilities will be managed by the newly appointed Head of Middle East Region, Liliane Landor, BBC said in a statement. [AMEInfo.com]
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    <title><![CDATA[Saatchi + Saatchi Beirut withdraw from network]]></title>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 03 Dec 2009 12:38:50 +0400</pubDate>
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        Saatchi and Saatchi's have released a statement confirming that Saatchi and Saatchi Beirut, which covers Lebanon and Jordan, has dissolved the network membership agreement. The announcement is effective from December 24.  [AMEInfo.com]
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    <title><![CDATA[Rotana, News Corp agree deal]]></title>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 03 Dec 2009 11:38:08 +0400</pubDate>
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        Rotana TV and US-based News Corp have closed a deal that will see the latter acquire a 10% stake in Rotana with an option to buy another 10%, according to Rapid TV News website. Rotana, which is backed by Prince Waleed bin Talal, had launched two Fox-branded English language entertainment channels in the region earlier this year and the two companies are expected to launch a range of new channels next year. [AMEInfo.com]
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