Ted David Departs CNBC
Ted David is leaving CNBC, reports TVNewser.com, which obtained an internal memo. David joined the network shortly before it went on air almost 20 years ago, the Web site notes. —Vlada Gelman
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Obama to ‘Meet the Press’
Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama will appear on “Meet the Press” on Sunday, reports TVNewser.com. The one-hour interview with host Tim Russert will be broadcast live from NBC affiliate WTHR in Indiana, the Web site says. —Vlada Gelman
Playboy Enterprises Launching Online Network
Playboy Enterprises is creating Playboy Audience Network to expand the reach of its original programming, reports Broadcasting & Cable. The network will include digital partnerships with YouTube, Metacafe, Break.com, Veoh and Howcast to distribute lifestyle and video content. Also, Mixercast…
Dudley-Smith Heads WB Int’l TV Branded Services
Malcolm Dudley-Smith has been named the executive VP of Warner Bros. International Television Distribution’s branded services unit for the newly created Warner TV, reports Daily Variety. Dudley-Smith is a 14-year veteran of Warner Bros. —Vlada Gelman
Stations Reluctant to Be DTV Guinea Pigs
FCC Chairman Kevin Martin has approached TV stations in at least 10 markets to switch to digital TV service months ahead of the Feb. 17 deadline, reports TVNewsday.com. Martin wants to test the DTV conversion by using the stations as…