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4A’s Fails to Agree on Online Data

An American Association of Advertising Agencies taskforce failed to agree on who owns performance data created from online campaigns, MediaPost reports. The result of the taskforce, formed as part of the AAAA’s initiative to upgrade media practices, underscores the difficulty…

‘Bachelor’ Couple Skips Call

Jason Mesnick of “The Bachelor” and Molly Malaney, the runner-up whom he chose after breaking off with fiancee Melissa Rycroft, skipped the series’ traditional conference call with reporters on Wednesday, the New York Post reports. ABC representatives said they had…

ABC Marches ‘Jim’ into ‘Homeland’ Slot Next Month

“According to Jim” is getting one last shot on ABC’s primetime schedule. The network has slotted back-to-back episodes of the Jim Belushi sitcom for Tuesday nights from 8 to 9 p.m. starting March 24, according to a listings grid posted…

Claire O’Donohoe Joins RDF USA as Executive VP

“Wife Swap” producer RDF USA continues to expand, hiring British showrunner Claire O’Donohoe to help lead development. Ms. O’Donohoe has produced more than a dozen reality shows in the U.K., including “Big Brother,” “Hell’s Kitchen” and “Fame Academy.” She will…

Fox Sets Post-‘Idol’ Launch, Fall Run for ‘Glee’

Fox is giving its one-hour musical comedy “Glee” a post-”American Idol” premiere, but it will hold back the show’s regular airings until the fall. In what the network is calling a broadcast first, the Ryan Murphy-created series will air its…

YouTube Saw 100 Million-Plus U.S. Viewers in January

For the first time, YouTube has surpassed 100 million U.S. monthly viewers, according to new comScore information. The Web video giant logged 100.9 million U.S. viewers during the month of January. Viewers averaged 62.6 clips each, bringing the site’s total…

‘My Name Is Earl’ Cleared in 80% of U.S.

Syndication karma for Twentieth Television’s “My Name Is Earl” continues to look good, as the show has locked up clearances in more than 80% of the country, the distributor announced today. Sold in 34 of the top 35 markets, “Earl”…

CBS Seeks Applicants for Diversity Writers Mentoring Program

The CBS Diversity Institute Writers Mentoring Program is now accepting applications. The program welcomes aspiring writers, with a focus on candidates of color, to apply for the six-month session that will include mentorship opportunities with senior-level writers and producers and…

Fox’s ‘Osbournes’ Puts Emphasis on Comedy

Fox is finally taking the wraps off its much-anticipated Osbourne family variety show. “Osbournes: Reloaded” will bow Tuesday, March 31, at 9 p.m., immediately after “American Idol.” As expected, Fox is treating the project as a series of one-hour specials,…

CBS TV Distribution Ups 2 to Senior VP, Legal/Business Affairs

Joseph Jerome and Amy Freisleben have been promoted to senior vice president of legal and business affairs at CBS Television Distribution, the company announced today. Both previously held the title of vice president of legal and business affairs. Mr. Jerome…