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Daily Archives : Dec 23, 2008

Veoh Signs Deal With Germany’s Axel Springer

Web video site Veoh Networks has struck a deal with Axel Springer’s digital media unit that will incorporate Veoh programming into Axel Springer’s cross-platform media sales, MediaPost reports. The deal will help Veoh to increase its international presence while the…

Fanscape Sees 15% Revenue Increase in 2009

Fanscape president and co-founder Terry Dry predicts his agency’s digital-media marketing revenue will grow 15% in 2009, MediaPost reports. Although the projection is down compared with the company’s performance history, it remains above the market average projections of no growth,…

Washington Post Co., NBC Local Media Cancel WTVJ Sale

The Washington Post Co. has canceled its planned purchase of NBC Local Media’s WTVJ, the two companies announced today. The intended sale was canceled due to the current economic environment and the delay in getting the necessary regulatory approval. The…

Damon Herriman Joins NBC Pilot

NBC has added Damon Herriman to the cast of its pilot “Lost & Found,” the Hollywood Reporter says. The project, which also stars Katee Sackhoff, focuses on an LAPD detective who works on cases with unidentified victims, the trade says….

News Corp. Helps Premiere Pay Debts, Refinance

News Corp. has upped its shares in Germany’s Premiere pay TV service in order to help the company with its debts, the Associated Press reports. News Corp.’s increased investment is still subject to government approval, and is estimated to bring…

Salt Lake’s KTVX Lets Go Wood Pair

KTVX Channel 4 news personalities Terry Wood and wife Susan have been let go from their station, the Salt Lake Tribune reports. Terry Wood was fired shortly before he was scheduled to anchor a newscast, after serving the Salt Lake…

Viacom Denies PTC F-Bomb Claim

Viacom said it did not air an uncensored F-bomb in a recent episode of VH1’s “Rock of Love,” Broadcasting & Cable reports. The media company faced complaints from the Parents Television Council, which used the allegation to express its support…

Tina Fey Named AP’s Entertainer of the Year

“30 Rock’s” Tina Fey edged out Robert Downey Jr. and Heath Ledger as the Associated Press’ entertainer of the year, the Hollywood Reporter says. Fey was recognized as the performer who had the “greatest impact on culture and entertainment in…

DTV Nightlight Bill Signed Into Law

President George W. Bush has signed the DTV “nightlight” bill into law, Broadcasting & Cable reports. The White House confirmed the president signed the law, allowing stations that are able to keep broadcasting an analog signal after the Feb. 17…

Abdul Boosts ‘Martha Stewart’ Ratings

Pre-Christmas crafts and a visit from Paula Abdul helped send NBC Universal Domestic Television’s “The Martha Stewart Show” to a season high in the Nielsen syndicated programming ratings for the week ending Dec. 14. “Stewart” hosted Ms. Abdul on Dec….