The New York Times Announces "TimesSelect Free Access Week" Opening TimesSelect to All Online Users.November 6-12 Access Presented By Philips NEW YORK New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of -- The New York Times announced today that it will invite all online visitors to experience TimesSelect content free of charge for one week. From November 6-12, every visitor to NYTimes.com will have access to TimesSelect columns, blogs, video and other online exclusives that are normally available only to TimesSelect members. TimesSelect Free Access Week is presented exclusively by Philips as part of its "Sense and Simplicity" national marketing campaign. "TimesSelect Free Access Week makes one of the Web's richest resources available to all," said Vivian Schiller, senior vice president, general manager, NYTimes.com. "From the influential opinion of our award-winning Op-Ed columnists, such as Maureen Dowd Maureen Dowd (born January 14, 1952) is a Washington D.C.-based columnist for The New York Times.[1][2] She has worked for the Times since 1983, when she joined as a metropolitan reporter. and Nicholas. D. Kristof, to online-only columnists, such as Maira Kalman and Judith Warner, TimesSelect provides a world of viewpoints that encourage dialogue on today's most pressing matters." "We believe strongly that visitors to TimesSelect during Philips's presentation of Free Access Week will share our vision that innovative products simplify life," said Eric Plaskonos, vice president, brand management, Philips Consumer Electronics Philips Consumer Electronics is a part of Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V. (usually known as Philips); and is one of the largest electronics companies in the world. In 2005, its sales were € 30.4 billion (US$38. . During November 6-12, all visitors to NYTimes.com will have free access to TimesSelect columnists, including: Harvey Araton, Dan Barry Dan Barry may refer to:
Among the special features for users during TimesSelect Free Access Week: * Q&A with TimesSelect columnists Monday - Thomas L. Friedman Tuesday - Joseph Nocera Wednesday - Gail Collins Thursday - Chris Suellentrop Friday - Harvey Araton * Midterm Madness: Election analysis by writers from both sides of the political divide at http://midtermmadness.blogs.nytimes.com * From The Archive: a free collection of articles, including the Confederate attack on Fort Sumter during the Civil War; the opening of the Brooklyn Bridge; the report from Iwo Jima; the Supreme Court school desegregation The attempt to end the practice of separating children of different races into distinct public schools. Beginning with the landmark Supreme Court case of brown v. board of education, 347 U.S. 483, 74 S. Ct. 686, 98 L. Ed. ruling of 1954; the Beatles' first trip to America; and the boxing match between Sonny Liston and Cassius Clay. * The Best of TimesSelect: selections of memorable columns with access to videos of TimesSelect columnists, including discussions with Nicholas D. Kristof, David Brooks and Maureen Dowd. * Guest columnist Steven Johnson, writing on technology and science. * Maira Kalman's November illustrated column. * Talking Points: a member of The New York Times editorial board breaks down today's issues point by point to give readers a deeper level of understanding. The recent feature, "7 Campaign Ads Worth Watching" and other past installments will be available. Monthly and annual subscriptions to TimesSelect will be available for visitors who wish to continue their access beyond November 12. As always daily, weekly, weekend or Sunday home delivery subscribers to The New York Times can enroll in TimesSelect as part of their home delivery subscription price. Since its launch in September 2005, TimesSelect has more than 551,000 subscribers, with 65% receiving TimesSelect as a benefit of their home-delivery subscriptions and 35% receiving it from online-only subscriptions. About The New York Times Company The New York Times Company (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange : NYT NYT New York Times NYT National Youth Theatre (UK) NYT New York Transit (New York, USA) NYT New York Tribune ), a leading media company with 2005 revenues of $3.4 billion, includes The New York Times, the New York Times, The Morning daily newspaper, long the U.S. newspaper of record. From its establishment in 1851 it has aimed to avoid sensationalism and to appeal to cultured, intellectual readers. International Herald Tribune International Herald Tribune Daily newspaper published in Paris. It has long been the staple source of English-language news for American expatriates, tourists, and businesspeople in Europe. , The Boston Globe, 15 other daily newspapers, nine network-affiliated television stations, two New York City New York City: see New York, city. New York City City (pop., 2000: 8,008,278), southeastern New York, at the mouth of the Hudson River. The largest city in the U.S. radio stations and 35 Web sites, including NYTimes.com, Boston.com and About.com. The Company's core purpose is to enhance society by creating, collecting and distributing high-quality news, information and entertainment. About Royal Philips Electronics Royal Philips Electronics of the Netherlands (NYSE: PHG, AEX AEX See: Amsterdam Exchange : PHI) is a global leader in healthcare, lifestyle and technology, delivering products, services and solutions through the brand promise of "sense and simplicity." Headquartered in the Netherlands, Philips employs approximately 126,000 employees in more than 60 countries worldwide. With sales of EUR EUR In currencies, this is the abbreviation for the Euro. Notes: The currency market, also known as the Foreign Exchange market, is the largest financial market in the world, with a daily average volume of over US $1 trillion. 30.4 billion in 2005, the company is a market leader in medical diagnostic imaging and patient monitoring systems, energy efficient lighting solutions, personal care and home appliances, as well as consumer electronics. News from Philips is located at www.philips.com/newscenter. This press release can be downloaded from www.nytco.com and www.nytimes-community.com |
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