Broadcasting & Cable Today: The Business of Television
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Wednesday, August 27, 2008
TODAY'SNEWS
UPDATED: NBC, CNN Top Ratings In DNC Coverage
By Marisa Guthrie
NBC Delivers 1.6 rating in 25-54 demo, CNN beats both ABC and CBS in 10 p.m. hour.
Football Makes Way For Obama
By John Eggerton
Hubbard Broadcasting will move the Aug. 28 Minnesota Vikings/Dallas Cowboys preseason football game from ABC affiliate KSTP to its co-owned independent KSCT there.
CNN: 'Banner Board' Graphic Here To Stay
By John Eggerton
Despite some problems with obstructions and advertising, CNN's DC chief says there are no plans to remove the graphic.
Olympics Takes Toll On Syndies
By Paige Albiniak
Only five strips able to improve from prior week, all talk shows.
NY1 Captures Conventions With Omneon
By Glen Dickson
Uses video server for field production.
PBS Convention Ratings Dip, But Still Crush Prime Time Average
By John Eggerton
PBS' DNC coverage draws 2.1 rating/3 share in households, according to Nielsen.
Harris Makes Chip Deal With Freescale
By Glen Dickson
Will deploy technology in UHF transmitters.
WPP Bid For TNS Gets Boost
By Robert Marich
Unraveling of merger could help takeover bid.
Stevens Wins Alaska Republican Primary
By John Eggerton
Win comes despite indictment related to recieiving gifts from oil company.
TBS To 'Meet The Browns'
By Paige Albiniak
Network picks up second sitcom from comedian Tyler Perry.
FROMB&CMAGAZINE
Holding Down the Fort
By Michael Malone
The dynamics of Fort Wayne television changed dramatically when WPTA and WISE changed hands in 2004. Granite Broadcasting sold ABC affiliate WPTA to Malara Broadcasting, and acquired NBC outlet WISE from New Vision Group. Granite's holdings in the market are substantial: Backed by Silver Point Capital, it not only owns WISE, but airs MyNetworkTV and Weather Plus on its digital tier, and manages...
From the 08/25/2008 issue of Broadcasting & Cable
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