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Norm Chait presides over the great outdoors for MediaVest. Promoted last month to senior VP, his out-of-home group has been expanding as clients see that technology and targeting have improved what was once a humble business of buying billboards and…
Some people can’t get enough of award shows. And some of those people are cable network programmers and the sponsors that support them. Award shows give cable networks a chance to do some original programming, show off some big stars,…
Internet users are casting their votes for Sen. Barack Obama. Nielsen//NetRatings says BarackObama.com had the most unique visitors of any of the Web sites of presidential candidates. Even before he entered the race, former Sen. Fred Thompson was the top…
NBC has ordered a true crime drama pilot from “Rush Hour” director Brett Ratner, the network confirmed Tuesday. “Blue Blood” is based on a memoir by Edward Conlon, a Harvard-educated New York City police officer. The program follows Mr. Conlon…
National Public Radio and public broadcasting powerhouse WGBH-TV in Boston plan to acquire National Public Broadcasting LLC, which lines up sponsorships on public TV and radio stations and digital properties in multiple markets. No financial terms were disclosed in the…
The court battle between CBS Corp. and the Federal Communications Commission over Janet Jackson’s infamous “wardrobe malfunction” at the 2004 Super Bowl is shaping up to be a full-frontal attack by the network on what it said is the agency’s…
“Frontline” and “P.O.V./American Documentary,” two of PBS’ signature series, each will receive a Special Award for Excellence in Television Documentary Filmmaking at the 28th annual News & Documentary Emmy Awards. Those honors will be over and above any Emmys received…
Recently named NBC Universal Television Stations President John Wallace has promoted Phyllis Schwartz to executive VP of news, promotion and original content for the station group. Ms. Schwartz, the well-regarded president and general manager of NBCU-owned KNSD-TV in San Diego,…
Three Nielsen Co. veterans will take on new roles in the company’s television ratings service effective Oct. 1. Catherine Herkovic will become senior VP and managing director of national television client services after switching from a similar position in Nielsen’s…