UBS Media Conference: Complete Coverage

The latest news and analysis from UBS' 37th Annual Global Media and Communications Conference, Dec. 7-9, 2009, in New York City.

By B&C Staff -- Broadcasting & Cable, 12/8/2009 2:36:37 PM

Disney Seeking Retrans in 2010
The Walt Disney Co., expects to begin reaping in retransmission-consent cash from cable, satellite TV and telco operators and station groups in 2010, CEO Bob Iger told an audience at an industry conference Dec. 9.

Disney's Iger: Broadcast Ratings Drop Can Be Stemmed
Disney CEO Robert Iger said ratings declines at broadcast networks aren't inevitable--and pointed to Disney's ABC network as an example.

Zaslav Says Channel Branding a Priority
Discovery Communications CEO David Zaslav says tapping Peter Liguori part of strategy to define services, aims to close cable-broadcast ad-price gap in 2010.

CBS Sees Ad Rebound, Predicts Strong 2010 Upfront
CBS Corp.'s broadcast network is finally reaping the benefits of anadvertising rebound, and will be able to grab even more ad dollars onceNielsen is able to count viewing to other platforms said CEO LeslieMoonves, speaking at the UBS Global Media Conference in New York.

TWC's Britt Says Carriage Battles Bad for Consumers
Time Warner Cable chief Glenn Britt envisions future where cablesubscription gets you "the four 'anys,'" says broadband becoming "most important thing we sell to people"

Carey Says Cable Content About "Quality Not Quantity"
News Corp. COO reiterates position on retrans fees

Zucker Eyes "Upside" In Light Of Comcast Deal
Speaking at the UBS Global Media and Communications Conference in NewYork Monday, NBC Universal CEO Jeff Zucker focused on his company'supside in light of a deal by cable giant Comcast to acquire acontrolling stake.

Viacom Chief: Split with CBS Caused No Harm
Philippe Dauman says Viacom has grown affiliate fees, bringing Hindi-language service stateside

Comcast Keeping NBC's Broadcast Business
Executives say company looking to add employees