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11/30/10Fisher Communications, Inc. Launches "THIS-TV Bakersfield"
SEATTLE, WA, Nov 30, 2010 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- Fisher Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: FSCI), a leader in local media innovation, launched "THIS TV Bakersfield," the digital tier of local FOX station KBFX-CD in Bakersfield, CA. "THIS TV Bakersfield" is a programming service offering a variety of hit movies from the vast library of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc. (MGM), as well as classic television series. THIS can be found over-the-air on channel 29.2 or on Digital Brighthouse Channel 40.... 
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11/02/10Fisher Communications, Inc. Reports Third Quarter 2010 Financial Results
Consolidated Revenue Increased 22%; TV Net Advertising Revenue Up 38% SEATTLE, WA, Nov 02, 2010 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- Fisher Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: FSCI), a leader in local media innovation, today reported its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2010. Robust political spending coupled with continued growth in core advertising led to strong year-over-year increases in revenue and broadcast cash flow, which contributed to the Company's achievement of a net p... 
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10/19/10Fisher Communications, Inc. to Report Third Quarter 2010 Financial Results on November 2, 2010
SEATTLE, WA, Oct 19, 2010 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) --Fisher Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: FSCI), a leader in local media innovation, will report its third quarter 2010 financial results before Market Open on November 2. This information will also be available through the Investor Information section of Fisher's website, www.fsci.com. Fisher will hold a quarterly conference call to discuss its third quarter 2010 financial results at 1:00 p.m. Pacific Daylight Time (4:00 p.m. Eastern) on November... 
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10/12/10Fisher Communications to Present at Houlihan Lokey's 2010 Technology, Media & Telecom Conference on October 14
SEATTLE, WA, Oct 12, 2010 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- Fisher Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: FSCI), a leader in local media innovation, announced today that the Company's Chief Financial Officer, Joseph Lovejoy, will be presenting at Houlihan Lokey's 2010 Technology, Media & Telecom Conference at 11:55 a.m. ET on Thursday, October 14, 2010. Mr. Lovejoy will participate in a question and answer session following the presentation and will also meet with institutional investors at the conference, ... 
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09/21/10Fisher Communications Offers Broadcasters New Revenue Opportunity at No Cost With Launch of Buzz Brands
New Platform Will Feature Local, Lifestyle-Themed Content Verticals for Both Broadcast and Digital Distribution SEATTLE, WA, Sep 21, 2010 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- Fisher Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: FSCI), a leader in local media innovation, today announced the launch of Buzz Brands, an integrated, multi-platform content and advertising solution for broadcasters. Buzz Brands features lifestyle verticals, localized for each market, which leverage Fisher's existing partnership with the mornin... 
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08/26/10Matt Spragins Named VP General Manager of Fisher Interactive Network
SEATTLE, WA, Aug 26, 2010 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) --Fisher Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: FSCI), a leader in local media innovation, announced today that it has hired Matt Spragins as VP General Manager of its digital division, Fisher Interactive Network. Matt's responsibilities will include implementing the Company's broadcast-to-broadband initiative across its network of station Web sites, over 125 hyperlocal community Web sites, and mobile platforms. "Throughout his 14-year internet career... 
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08/24/10Fisher Communications to Launch Rentrak's Audience Measurement Service in Bakersfield, Yakima and Tri-Cities Markets
SEATTLE, WA, Aug 24, 2010 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- Fisher Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: FSCI), a leader in local media innovation, today announced it has signed an agreement with Rentrak Corporation (NASDAQ: RENT) to utilize Rentrak's local market TV measurement service, StationView Essentials, for its CBS, FOX and CW stations in Bakersfield, CA and its Yakima/Tri-Cities markets, to enhance its ability to provide clients with the opportunity to accurately measure the effectiveness of their com... 
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08/18/10Fisher Interactive Network Advances Social Media Strategy With New Director of Social Media Position
SEATTLE, WA, Aug 18, 2010 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) --Fisher Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: FSCI), a leader in local media innovation, announced today that its digital division, Fisher Interactive Network, has promoted Jenny Kuglin to the position of Director of Social Media, responsible for advancing the company's social media strategies, establishing policy and developing best practices for all of Fisher's properties. Previously, Kuglin was the news director for Fisher's CBS affiliated statio... 
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08/17/10Fisher Communications and Streambox Form Strategic Partnership
Fisher Is First U.S. Customer to Deploy New Streambox(R) Avenir Compact Mobile Encoder SEATTLE, WA, Aug 17, 2010 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- Fisher Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: FSCI) and Streambox today announced a strategic partnership to further develop solutions that will enable Fisher and other broadcasters to expand video contribution and Web streaming initiatives for all distribution platforms. Fisher Communications is also the first U.S. customer to deploy the new Streambox(R) Avenir co... 
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08/11/10Fisher Stations to Air The Daily Buzz Morning News and Lifestyle Program in Seattle and Portland
SEATTLE, WA, Aug 11, 2010 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- Fisher Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: FSCI), a leader in local media innovation, today announced that it will begin airing The Daily Buzz, a syndicated morning news and lifestyle program, in the Seattle and Portland television markets beginning in Fall 2010. Taking advantage of the digital transition, Fisher has launched multicast stations in most of its markets, including KOMO.2 in Seattle and KATU.2 in Portland, where The Daily Buzz will ... 
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08/09/10Fisher Communications, Inc. Reports Second Quarter 2010 Financial Results
TV Revenue Up 37%; Consolidated Revenue Increased 28% SEATTLE, WA, Aug 09, 2010 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- Fisher Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: FSCI), a leader in local media innovation, today reported its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2010. The advertising recovery that began in late 2009 contributed to strong year-over-year increases in revenue and broadcast cash flow, which contributed to the Company achieving a net profit in the second quarter of 2010. Total r... 
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07/28/10Fisher Communications Names Brian McHale VP Technology
SEATTLE, WA, Jul 28, 2010 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- Fisher Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: FSCI), a leader in local media innovation, announced today that Brian McHale has been hired as the company's VP of Technology, responsible for enterprise-wide Engineering and Information Technology. "Brian has demonstrated success in designing and developing technology plans linked to key objectives that drive business strategy, as well as delivering cost-effective, high-performance technology solutio... 
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07/26/10Fisher Communications, Inc. to Report Second Quarter 2010 Financial Results on August 9, 2010
SEATTLE, WA, Jul 26, 2010 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- Fisher Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: FSCI), a leader in local media innovation, will report its second quarter 2010 financial results before Market Open on August 9. This information will also be available through the Investor Information section of Fisher's Web site, www.fsci.com. Fisher will hold a quarterly conference call to discuss its second quarter 2010 financial results at 1:00 p.m. Pacific Daylight Time (4:00 p.m. Eastern) on Augu... 
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05/13/10Fisher Communications: A Century of Service and Innovation Exhibit Opens at MOHAI
Milestones and Artifacts Showcased From Fisher's First 100 Years in Business SEATTLE, WA, May 13, 2010 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) --The fascinating new exhibit, Fisher Communications: A Century of Service and Innovation is now open in the Knight Gallery at the Museum of History & Industry (MOHAI) and runs through September 6, 2010. The Exhibit showcases Fisher Communications' long-standing ties to the Northwest and its role as part of this region's rich history. From the Company's f... 
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05/11/10Fisher Communications, Inc. to Webcast Its Annual Meeting of Shareholders on May 12, 2010
SEATTLE, WA, May 11, 2010 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) --Fisher Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: FSCI) announced today that its Annual Meeting of Shareholders will be webcast live beginning Wednesday, May 12, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. Pacific Time via the Fisher Communications Web site, www.fsci.com. The webcast may be accessed by clicking on the "Investor Information" tab and selecting the "Annual Meeting of Shareholders" heading. A replay of the webcast will be available on the Web site until Wednesday... 
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04/29/10Fisher Communications, Inc. Reports First Quarter 2010 Financial Results
Television Revenue Up 31%, Net Loss Narrows, EBITDA Turns Positive SEATTLE, WA, Apr 29, 2010 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) --Fisher Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: FSCI), a leader in local media innovation, today reported its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2010. The broad advertising recovery during the first quarter of 2010 contributed to the generation of strong year-over-year increases in revenue and broadcast cash flow and the narrowing of the Company's net loss. ... 
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04/27/10Colleen Brown to Deliver Keynote Address at BIA/Kelsey's Digital Strategies for Broadcasting Conference on May 18
SEATTLE, WA, Apr 27, 2010 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) --Fisher Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: FSCI), a leader in local media innovation, today announced that Colleen B. Brown, the Company's President and Chief Executive Officer, will deliver a keynote address at the BIA/Kelsey Digital Strategies for Broadcasting 2010 Conference. The conference, which focuses on opportunities for transforming the traditional media business, will be held May 17-19, 2010 in Jersey City, New Jersey. Ms. Brown's ... 
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04/21/10Fisher Communications Enters License and Consulting Agreement With ACME Television for "The Daily Buzz" TV Program
SEATTLE, WA, Apr 21, 2010 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) --Fisher Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: FSCI), a leader in local media innovation, today announced that it has entered into a license and consulting agreement with ACME Television, LLC ("ACME"), a unit of ACME Communications, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: ACME), under which Fisher will provide consulting services to ACME's The Daily Buzz television show, a 3-hour nationally syndicated morning news program currently airing in 161 markets. As part of t... 
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04/19/10Fisher Communications, Inc. to Report First Quarter 2010 Financial Results on April 29, 2010
SEATTLE, WA, Apr 19, 2010 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) --Fisher Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: FSCI) will report its first quarter 2010 financial results before the market opens on April 29. This information will also be available through the Investor Information section of Fisher's Web site, www.fsci.com. Fisher will hold a quarterly conference call to discuss its first quarter 2010 financial results at 1:00 p.m. Pacific Daylight Time (4:00 p.m. Eastern) on April 29. The call will be accessib... 
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03/16/10Fisher Communications Promotes Randa Minkarah to SVP Business Development
SEATTLE, WA, Mar 16, 2010 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- Fisher Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: FSCI), a leader in local media innovation, announced today that Randa Minkarah has been named Senior Vice President Business Development for Fisher Communications, responsible for developing revenue generating initiatives through strategic alliances and partnerships. Minkarah's duties will focus on the development of digital revenue sources as well as identifying opportunities to leverage the company... 
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03/11/10Fisher Communications, Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2009 Financial Results
Fourth Quarter Core Television Net Advertising up 4%SEATTLE, WA, Mar 11, 2010 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- Fisher Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: FSCI), a leader in local media innovation, today reported its financial results for the fourth quarter and the fiscal year ended December 31, 2009. While economic conditions resulting in reduced advertising spending clearly impacted the Company's quarterly and full-year results, Fisher benefited in the fourth quarter from a 4% increase in core (non-p... 
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03/02/10Fisher Communications, Inc. to Report Fourth Quarter 2009 and Full Year 2009 Financial Results on March 11, 2010
SEATTLE, WA, Mar 02, 2010 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- Fisher Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: FSCI) will report its fourth quarter 2009 and full year 2009 financial results before the market opens on March 11. This information will also be available through the Investor Information section of Fisher's Web site, www.fsci.com. Fisher will hold a quarterly conference call to discuss its fourth quarter 2009 and full year 2009 financial results at 1:00 p.m. Pacific Standard Time (4:00 p.m. Eastern)... 
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02/01/10Fisher Communications Announces Strategic Investment in DataSphere Technologies, Inc.
SEATTLE, WA, Feb 01, 2010 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- Fisher Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: FSCI) today announced that it has made a $1.5 million strategic investment in DataSphere Technologies, Inc., a Bellevue, Washington-based company. DataSphere is a Software as a Service (SaaS) Web technology and hyperlocal ad sales company focused on generating online profits for media companies. Fisher's investment was part of DataSphere's $10.8 million Series B preferred stock financing round and pr... 
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01/25/10Fisher Communications' Hyperlocal Initiative Surpasses 1,000 Advertisers and 100 Neighborhood Sites
SEATTLE, WA, Jan 25, 2010 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- Fisher Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: FSCI) today announced that its hyperlocal neighborhood sites have exceeded two milestones: over 1,000 advertisers and over 100 sites. "Fisher is pleased to serve our local advertisers on our neighborhood sites. This progress is in line with our strategic plan and on track with our broadcast to broadband initiative to provide neighborhood information at a grassroots level while enabling local businesse... 
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