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Monthly Archives : December 2008

Curry Talks About Challenges of Nearly Conquering Kilimanjaro

“Today’s” Ann Curry has bungee-jumped for charity from a British bridge. She has reported from the Congo and Darfur, among other hot spots. Last year, she battled the cold from the South Pole. Her most recent challenge was perhaps her…

The Insider: Variations on a Close-Knit Theme

The Insider has never led a life that includes dining at Le Cirque, the oh-so-elite New York restaurant. But a documentary that will debut on HBO Dec. 29 provides a juicy look at Sirio Maccioni, the restaurateur who decades ago…

Targeting, Consistency Brighten Outlook at Indie Web Studios

Internet Ad Growth Continuing, Albeit at Slower Pace

Quantcast Tracks Online Audiences for Hulu, Broadband Enterprises

Measurement Offers Insight for Advertisers

Column: A Novel Netiquette Solution to Spoilers

Am I allowed to mention that Izzie is having sex with Denny on “Grey’s Anatomy?” It’s not the sex part I’m worried about. What I’m wondering is—is it OK to “spoil” that she did it with a dead guy more…

Sunday Morning Competitors Rib, Praise Gregory

No sooner was David Gregory named the new moderator of NBC’s “Meet the Press” Sunday morning than the competition began, albeit graciously and with good humor. “I wish him the best but not the very best. He knows exactly how…

‘My Three Sons’ Star Garland Dies

Actress Beverly Garland, who played Fred MacMurray’s wife on “My Three Sons,” has died, the Associated Press reports. She was 82. Garland died Friday at her Hollywood Hills home after a long illness, the AP said. In her 50-year career,…

It’s Official: Gregory to Host ‘Meet the Press’

NBC News made it official Sunday: David Gregory will be the moderator who will intone “If it’s Sunday, it’s ‘Meet the Press,’” effective immediately. Thus ended months of internal discussion and jockeying and gut checks and what-ifs at NBC News,…

Gelman Leaves CNN, Citing Family

Mitch Gelman, who oversees editorial operations for CNN’s Web site, is leaving the company after a decade with the Time Warner unit, Media Bistro reports. Mr. Gelman, who started working on the Web site in 2001, said he was going…

Scarborough to Start Radio Show

Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski will start airing their radio show on WABC in New York Monday morning, Media Bistro reports. Additionally, Glenn Beck’s radio show next month will move to 9 a.m. on New York’s WOR, meaning the two…