The Project for Excellence in Journalism, in its analysis of campaign coverage for the first week of September, which included the Republican National Convention, vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin got more press than her running mate, John McCain. Broadcasting &…
Lifetime CEO Andrea Wong is moving the company’s public relations, public affairs and most of its research department from its headquarters in New York to Los Angeles, effective Jan. 1. Management has asked affected staffers to make the move west…
The 2008 recipients of the Kennedy Center Honors have been announced, says the Hollywood Reporter. Barbra Steisand, Morgan Freeman, choreographer Twyla Tharp, country singer George Jones and the Who’s Pete Townshend and Roger Daltrey will be honored for their contributions…
Disney Channel’s “Hannah Montana” is further extending its brand, offering a Hannah Montana bear at Build-a-Bear Workshops across the nation beginning Thursday, Promo Magazine reports. The newest bear is being ushered in with the help of a sweepstakes where the…
PBS Kids is streaming its shows online along with an assortment of clips for Web-savvy kids, Promo Magazine reports. The 14 series found on PBS Kids Go include “Cyberchase,” “Fetch With Ruff Ruffman” and “WordGirl” and can be found on…
Christian-programming network Sky Angel has added the Outdoor Channel to its IPTV channel lineup, Multichannel News reports. The network, part of Sky Angel’s Family Package, will be first available in standard definition, with plans to add the Outdoor Channel’s high-definition…
Global advertising company Interpublic has named Jason Meil vice president/director of innovations in its Initiative arm, MediaPost reports. Meil, who comes from Al Gore’s Current Media, where he was senior VP of original programming, takes over for Alan Cohen, who…
Early ’90s boy band New Kids on the Block is set to take over VH1 on live television, Multichannel News reports. The music channel will premiere “New Kids on the Block: A Behind the Music Special” on Sept. 28 live…
Comedian-actor Katt Williams will return as host of BET’s “Hip Hop Awards,” Multichannel News reports. The show will air Oct. 23 on the network. Williams’ television work includes stints on “The Tracy Morgan Show” and “My Wife and Kids.” Williams…