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Oprah’s OWN Ready to Make Cable Sell

On the heels of Oprah Winfrey’s announcement Nov. 20 that she will endher syndicated talk show in 2011, distribution executives at OWN: TheOprah Winfrey Network are losing no time in getting out and selling theforthcoming empowerment-oriented service to the cable systemsoperators. And Lady O is going to come with a price. (Pictured: Winfrey with Discovery CEO David Zaslav)
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With money, time slots freeing up, newscasts and 'Oprah' spin-offs among likely heirs apparent. More
Analysis: End of 'Oprah' Means Loss, Opportunity for Stations
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Univision Names Building for Ray Rodriguez
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Broadcasters: We Need Full Spectrum to Get Full Retrans Value
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Genachowski: Spectrum Crisis Not Immediate, But Planning For It Should Be
Need to tackle demand for mobile broadband
‘Oprah’ Departure Shouldn’t Be Financial Hit For CBS, Stations
CBS expected to lose less than $50 million in distribution fees when show signs off in 2011
Stations Plot Life After Oprah
GMs question what to do with prime TV real estate
Boucher, Pence Back Senate Version of Shield Bill
Reps. want passage without further amendment; Republicans still raise issues
Lifetime, '20/20' To Present Half-Hour Rihanna Special
'Rihanna Speaks Out' to detail singer's life; will feature portions of Sawyer sit-down
Pacquiao/Cotto Fight Brings In $70 Million
1.25 million buys highest performing pay-per-view of 2009
Oprah Winfrey Announces the End of Her Syndicated Show
Winfrey closes Nov. 20 broadcast with announcement: "I love this show enough to know when to leave it"
Verizon Chief: Hulu Will Be Over In Two Years
Seidenberg says technology will make it irrelevant; happy to pay retrans
McDowell: The Color Green
Wants to foster minority ownership that can be legally sustained
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ESPN Kicks Off MLS Cup 2009 In Primetime Tonight
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Date: 11-22-2009 00:00:00 GMT
Harmonic performs IPTV bypass for cable
Source: www.fierceiptv.com
Date: 11-21-2009 17:57:02 GMT
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