Broadcasting & Cable Today: The Business of Television
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Thursday, August 21, 2008
TODAY'SNEWS
Seacrest, Comcast Forge New Deal
By Alex Weprin
Ryan Seacrest to remain on E! into 2012; Comcast Entertainment Group networks get first-look rights to Ryan Seacrest Productions projects.
FCC Puts Comcast on the Clock
By John Eggerton
Cable operator has 30 days to disclose network-management details; new practices must be in place by year-end.
MASN-Comcast Carriage Deal Hits Snag
By John Eggerton
Regional sports network, cable operator at odds over carriage of Washington Nationals Major League Baseball games.
Turner Exec: Cable Big Winner in Summer ‘08
By Alex Weprin
Turner Broadcasting System research guru Jack Wakshlag touts hot summer for cable vs. broadcast.
Fall Syndication Preview
A trailer of Legend of the Seeker, the new syndicated series from Disney-ABC based on Terry Goodkind's Sword of Truth novels.
Click here to watch...
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Howell Jr. Named Gray Chief
By Michael Malone
Hilton H. Howell Jr. to replace J. Mack Robinson atop Gray Television.
Black Promoted to SVP, Meredith Broadcasting
By Michael Malone
Kirk Black will continue as VP/GM of Kansas City duopoly.
McClenahan In, Corsini Out at KCBS
By Michael Malone
KCBS/KCAL senior VP/station manager Patrick McClenahan to succeed Don Corsini as president/GM.
Steuart Out at KVVU
By Michael Malone
Darrin McDonald promoted to acting GM at Meredith-owned Fox affiliate.
Stevens Denied in Bid to Move Trial to Alaska
By John Eggerton
Former Senate Commerce Committee chairman, ranking member indicted for failing to disclose goods, services supplied to him by oil-services company.
NAB Places DTV-Education Signs at Conventions
By John Eggerton
National Association of Broadcasters places signage at airports in Denver, Minneapolis-St. Paul to remind convention attendees of DTV transition.
FROMB&CMAGAZINE
King of the Rhode
By Michael Malone
WJAR has long commanded the lion's share of ratings points and revenue dollars in Providence, and it looks to have a robust late summer and autumn ahead. An NBC affiliate, the Media General station will enjoy an Olympics-fueled August, and the biggest player in Rhode Island news stands to benefit from the election season this fall.
From the 08/18/2008 issue of Broadcasting & Cable
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