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Lee Gaither has been named executive VP of programming and production and Michelle Rice has been named VP of distribution strategy and operations for TV One, the new entertainment network targeting African Americans. Mr. Gaither will be responsible for TV…
The Association of National Advertisers said last week it will form a committee to study the national television upfront buying process for possible changes. ANA President Bob Liodice announced the decision after Jon Mandel of Mediacom and David Verklin of…
For the past several years, Tomah (Wis.) Memorial Hospital has been recommitting financial and human resources in an effort to drive continuing improvement in clinical quality and cost efficiency.The hospital has been collaborating with regional players to provide tertiary services…
FCC Fines Clear Channel The Federal Communications Commission on Friday announced that it had fined Clear Channel Communications $247,500 for a total of nine incidents of indecency broadcast on three company radio stations in Washington, Richmond, Va., and Bethany Beach,…
Researcher Sues ABC for Wrongful Termination Veteran television researcher Andrew Fessel has filed a lawsuit against the ABC Television Network, its parent, The Walt Disney Company, and ABC Network President Alex Wallau. Mr. Fessel is suing for wrongful termination, breach…
CBS Says It’s Near Deal for EchoStar to Resume Carriage of Dropped Stations CBS Television Executive VP Marty Franks told federal lawmakers Wednesday that EchoStar Communications was “very close” to signing a deal that would clear the way for the…
EchoStar’s Ergen Apologizes for Dropping Viacom, Defends Company Position EchoStar Communications CEO Charlie Ergen on Tuesday apologized to his customers for dropping Viacom-owned television stations and cable networks from the satellite company’s DISH Network service, and vowed to get the…
This brand-new award is named for President Bush’s former treasury secretary, who was hard to translate when he was in the administration but who clearly dissed his former boss in his book “The Price of Loyalty: George W. Bush, the…
Viacom Digs In for Retransmission Fight Viacom Chairman and CEO Sumner Redstone said Monday that he and his executive team are “prepared to hang tough” against EchoStar Communications in the retransmission fight that could result in the satellite operator removing…
Take the White House out of the mix and what’s left is an interesting list led by a holdover: former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger, who “won’t leave his house on Sunday,” so every interview becomes a remote production complete…