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Reuters - Google Inc's quarterly earnings beat Wall Street forecasts as strong advertising sales on its self-branded websites helped the Internet leader defy the gloom pervading the tech sector.

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Los Angeles-based Access 360 and production company Endemol USA said Thursday that the two firms have partnered on a new series, which will run on Access 360's media network. Access 360, develops content for in-store, retail media displays for retailers such as f.y.e., said will run a new series called Waiting for a Ride, which will focus on friends looking for the "West Coast's best waves." The new series will run on Access 360's retail screens, and will be supported by sponsors. The two firms did not disclose sponsors, but said it was working with leading brands interested in its young adult audience. Endemol USA is the production firm behind "Deal or No Deal," "Fear Factor," and "Big Brother," among other titles. READ MORE>>No tag for this post.

San Diego-based Qualcomm announced Thursday afternoon that it has hired on Bill Stone as Senior Vice President and President of the firm's FLO TV unit. Stone was most recently CEO of mobile content developer Handango, and has also served at GTE Wireless, AirTouch Cellular, Vodafone, Verizon and Amp'd Mobile. Stone replaces Gina Lombardi. Immediately prior to becoming CEO of Handango, Stone was president of Amp'd Mobile, where Qualcomm said he was responsible for strategy, planning and operations, technology, marketing, sales, content and business development. READ MORE>>No tag for this post.