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Almost 80 percent of journalists responding to a recent survey say journalism standards have declined as the media industry has consolidated in recent years, with too much attention being paid to the bottom line, according to results of a study…
Two former Universal executives are heading to Telepictures as the company beefs up its development and programming staff. Former Executive VP of Universal Domestic Television Lisa Hackner is returning to Telepictures as senior VP of development, while Sheila Rosenbaum is…
Former USA Networks Senior VP Elizabeth Porter has been hired by Comedy Central as VP of talent and events, a new position. Though no formal announcement has yet been made, the network confirmed the hire Tuesday. Ms. Porter was brought…
Sen. Charles Schumer, D-N.Y., has waded into the heated discussion about Nielsen Media Research’s Local People Meter service. The senator raised a number of questions, including why the research company does not plan to deploy the passive Portable People Meter…
MTV Networks has named Judy McGrath to succeed Tom Freston as chairman and CEO of MTV Networks. The appointment is effective immediately. Ms. McGrath was previously president of MTV Networks Group and was responsible for oversight of MTV, MTV2, VH1,…
BBC: Paul Lee Not Leaving Network CEO Paul Lee is not leaving BBC America — that’s the word at the network in response to published reports that he tops the list to succeed former ABC Family president Angela Shapiro. “He’s…
NBC Won’t Redeem Paxson Shares NBC has elected not to exercise its right to redeem all or part of its Paxson Communications Corp. Series B convertible exchangeable preferred stock, Paxson announced today. NBC owns about 32 percent of Paxson, which…
NBC Won’t Redeem Paxson Shares NBC has elected not to exercise its right to redeem all or part of its Paxson Communications Corp. Series B convertible exchangeable preferred stock, Paxson announced today. NBC owns about 32 percent of Paxson, which…
AT&T, FCC at odds over MediaOne An AT&T spokesman today said the company had agreed to provide the Federal Communications Commission with details about its proposed acquisition of MediaOne Group that a top agency official alleged the company had been…
AT&T, FCC at odds over MediaOne An AT&T spokesman today said the company had agreed to provide the Federal Communications Commission with details about its proposed acquisition of MediaOne Group that a top agency official alleged the company had been…