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Three California TV Stations Pull Digital Switch; Few Problems Reported
Three TV stations in Chico and Redding, Calif., moved from analog to digital this morning, with initial reports of some problems on at least one of the stations. John Stall, general manager for Catamount Broadcasting, said while the switchover of…
Tennis Channel Restructures Programming and Strategy Division
Tennis Channel’s executive VP of programming and network strategy, Victoria Quoss, will focus on broader, large-scale network initiatives as part of the channel’s programming and network strategy division restructuring. Ms. Quoss will focus on aggressive multiplatform development and international distribution…
Grayson Joins NBC’s ‘Nightly News’ Team
Aurelia Grayson has been named senior broadcast producer of NBC News’ “Nightly News With Brian Williams,” effective immediately. “Aurelia is a welcome addition to our team,” Bob Epstein, executive producer of “Nightly News,” said in a statement. “Her experience and…
Lambert to Discuss Creative Branding in Mip Keynote
Christophe Lambert will give the creative keynote address at Mip TV 2009 on March 31. Mr. Lambert is the advertising director and co-founder of Blue agency with director Luc Besson. Mip TV will be held March 30-April 3 in Cannes,…
Online Viewers Just as Likely to Watch on TV Set, Study Says
People who watch movies and television shows online and on alternative devices are just as likely to also watch programming on the television set. That’s the finding from a study conducted this fall by premium cable network Starz and shared…
What Bailout? GM, Chrysler Cut Ad Spending
General Motors and Chrysler have cut their first-quarter advertising spending despite the government’s decision to give the industry $17.4 billion in loans, Advertising Age reports. According to GM VP for vehicle sales, service and marketing in North America Mark LaNeve,…
NBC’s Capus Aims to Grow MSNBC
NBC News President Steve Capus said one of his mandates is to continue the growth of MSNBC on its online and cable platforms, Broadcasting & Cable reports, citing an interview with Capus. Online display advertising on MSNBC.com ” has fallen…
Charter, KMOV in Retrans Tussle
St. Louis CBS affiliate KMOV will pull its signal from Charter Communications’ local lineup after Dec. 31 if the two companies can’t agree on a retransmission deal, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch says. Allan Cohen, KMOV president and general manager, said…
Matthews’ ‘Hardball’ Decision Looms
MSNBC “Hardball” host Chris Matthews may decide soon whether to stay at the network or return to Pennsylvannia to run for the U.S. Senate against Arlen Specter, the Hollywood Reporter says. MSNBC president Phil Griffin said there will be “clarity”…