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Sí TV Says Yes to High-Def

Plans to Launch Channel Next Year

The Role of User-Generated Content in Advertising

Marketing Execs Weigh in at IAB Conference

Lewis Shifts to Warner Bros. Domestic TV Distribution

Warner Bros. Domestic Television Distribution has tapped veteran Warner Bros. Entertainment business operations executive Andy Lewis as executive VP and general administrative manager of WBDTD. In his new role, Mr. Lewis will oversee all business operations, including finance, administration, planning…

‘Tyra Banks Show’ Confirms Move to New York

Executive at Telepictures Productions have confirmed week-old rumors that “The Tyra Banks Show” is moving its production base to New York City from Los Angeles for its upcoming third season. “We’re thrilled about producing the show in New York, as…

CBS Renews ‘Jericho’ for 7 Episode Second Season

“Please stop sending us nuts,” writes CBS Entertainment President Nina Tassler. Ms. Tassler today posted a letter on CBS’s “Jericho” Web site announcing the apocalyptic drama has been renewed for seven episodes to air in midseason. The network has been…

Syndicated Ratings Slump in May Sweep

With viewership levels down by an average of half a million compared with May 2006, the May ratings book closed with a dull thud for distributors. For the sweeps period from April 26 to May 23, only one first-run strip…

NBC’s Got Viewers

NBC broke Fox’s summer ratings winning streak Tuesday night with the second-season premiere of “America’s Got Talent.” Produced by the companies behind “American Idol,” the two-hour NBC program flaunted a 4.3 rating among adults 18 to 49, according to preliminary…

NHL Puts Content in Sling

The National Hockey League has partnered with Sling Media to let Sling users share live and recorded portions of NHL programming. Under the agreement, users will be able to share the content online. NHL said it’s the first sports league…

Granite Broadcasting Files Reorganization Plan

Granite Broadcasting has filed its reorganization plan with the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York. Granite said the plan reduces its debt by more than $300 million. Filed last month but announced Tuesday, the plan…

Nielsen Wireless Will Measure Mobile Use

Use of mobile Internet and video content services will be measured by Nielsen Wireless, a new service to be launched by the Nielsen Co. in July. Headed by Nielsen VP Jeff Herrmann, who also leads Nielsen Games, the service is…