Google CEO Eric Schmidt is calling on the government to do a “two-for” in crafting any economic stimulus policy. Instead of simply focusing on creating jobs, he suggests the government could simultaneously stimulate the economy and promote energy conservation. In…
Demand for advertising next year on China Central Television, the state-run television network, remains strong because of lingering effects of the Summer Olympics in Beijing, the Hollywood Reporter says. Despite the global economic downturn, the total bid for prime-time advertising…
Laura Linney will host the PBS series “Masterpiece Classic” for the 2009 season, which launches Jan. 4 and runs through May, Daily Variety reports. Among the shows featured on the series will be versions of “Wuthering Heights” and “The Incomplete…
Jorge Mettey, former news director and vice president of news at Univision KMEX-TV 34 in Los Angeles, filed a lawsuit Monday against his former employer, claiming he was wrongfully terminated after allegedly being pressured to cover news sponsored by advertisers….
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Brad Garrett is set to host TBS’ comedy special “Cheech & Chong Roasted,” airing Nov. 30. Other comics and personalities set to roast the comedy duo include Tom Arnold, Geraldo Rivera, Penn & Teller, Wilmer Valderrama, Greg Giraldo, Rev. Al…
New public service announcements geared toward informing minority households about the upcoming national digital switchover are being promoted by the nation’s top cable operators, Multichannel News reports. The PSAs feature 21 members of the Congressional Asian Pacific Caucus, Black Caucus…
MLB.com has dropped Microsoft’s Silverlight video platform in favor of Adobe Flash for its live and on-demand video services, Broadcasting & Cable reports. The two-year deal is another feather in Adobe’s online-video-cap; the company dominates the marketplace, with 81% of…
Cox Communications has been named the top cable-operator employer for women in a survey conducted by Women in Cable Telecommunications, Broadcasting & Cable reports. Discovery Communications was found to be the best cable-network employer of women. The Weather Channel Cos….