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Lisa Napoli

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Museums ponder collection of admission fees

Jul 7, 2006
There's been talk lately about, for the first time, charging admission to the Smithsonian Institution's 19 museums. Meanwhile, other museums have been dropping admissions fees. Lisa Napoli reports.

Altria's next move: Sell Kraft?

Jul 7, 2006
With Thursday's Florida Supreme Court ruling, Philip Morris parent Altria may have new impetus to put the Marlboro maker and other brands on the sales block. Lisa Napoli reports.

The emperor's new CD?

Jul 5, 2006
Universal Music wants to save the compact disc. The company said today it's unveiling new packaging to make CDs more attractive to consumers who've been lured about by digital downloads. Lisa Napoli reports.

High cost of taking the act on the road

Jul 5, 2006
Ever wonder how much it costs to move big road acts like Madonna and the Rolling Stones from city to city? Lisa Napoli checks it out.

Now showing: Ads galore

Jul 4, 2006
Seems there's nowhere that's safe from ads anymore, certainly not the movie theater. In fact, the fastest-growing advertising medium is one you watch with a tub of popcorn in your lap. Lisa Napoli reports.

Who Needs Sleep?

Jul 4, 2006
Lisa Napoli takes a look at one of the biggest occupational hazards in the film industry: lack of sleep.

Happiest wireless place on Earth

Jun 29, 2006
The city of Anaheim, home to Disneyland and other attractions, will launch citywide wireless Internet capability today. It's a trial run in efforts to bring Wi-Fi to bigger cities, Lisa Napoli reports.

Watch sales are down

Jun 28, 2006
Quick, what time is it? More of us are checking our cell phones to answer that question, and that's bad news for the wrist watch industry. Doesn't help that watches have fallen out of favor with young people. Lisa Napoli reports.

Univision finally scores a buyer

Jun 27, 2006
The nation's dominant Spanish-language TV network has been on the block since February. Now a group of private equity companies led by Hollywood mogul Haim Saban is reportedly paying $12.3 billion. Lisa Napoli reports.

Ma Microsoft

Jun 27, 2006
Software giant Microsoft continues its quest to diversify, announcing plans to develop a one-stop business communications platform that would include computer-based phone service. Lisa Napoli reports.