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The take-it-or-leave-it attitude of 18- to 34-year-olds about news has disappeared since Sept. 11. The majority of 18- to 34-year-olds say that they’re now watching more news than they did before the terrorist attacks and that it is important to…
The wrangling between NBC and Young Broadcasting over San Francisco station KRON-TV-a tussle that will decide the future of the NBC franchise in the nation’s fifth-largest television market-will have repercussions that could help shape the TV industry as a whole.On…
Though station managers in Salt Lake City say the market is down for the year, they expect the Winter Olympics and other local events to impact ad sales for the fourth quarter and into 2002.“In the weeks since Sept. 11,…
The search for lucrative new business models in response to changing technology, economics, content and competition is under way amid the worst slump in advertising history.Companies and executives whining about the cyclical recession instead of paying attention to trends may…
ABC is set to greenlight the reality series “The Last Resort,” throwing into question the future of “Port Charles,” its low-rated daytime soap opera.Word of a possible cancellation for the 4-year-old spinoff of “General Hospital” came when Electronic Media learned…
“Unfortunately, it may be Jill Hennessey, whose awful `Crossing Jordan’ is drawing a crowd on NBC. I’m rooting for `Scrubs” Zach Braff, who comes off like Ed Stevens’ goofy younger brother in a razor-sharp show.”Eric Deggans, television critic, St. Petersburg…
Western ShowAnaheim, Calif., Nov. 27-30. Info: California Cable Television Association, 510-428-2225.NATPE 2002Las Vegas, Jan. 21-24. Info: www.natpe.org. Sportel America 2002Miami, March 25-28. Info: www.sportelamerica.com. NAB 2002Las Vegas, April 6-11. Info: 800-342-2460 or www.nab .org/conventions.BCFM ConferenceOrlando, Fla., June 19-21, 2002. Info:…
This WeekNov. 19, 29th International Emmy Awards Gala, sponsored by the International Council of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, at the Sheraton New York. Information: M.J. Sorenson, 212-489-6969 or mjs@iemmys.tv; or www.iemmys.tv. Next WeekNov. 27, Pre-Western Show…
King World axes ‘Howard Stern’ As expected, King World Productions has axed its late-night airings of “The Howard Stern Radio Show” which had been airing on a number of CBS owned-and-operated stations. The final episode will air on Saturday. The…
Murdoch worries about ratings, holds cash Rupert Murdoch said he was somewhat disappointed by the performances of “Ally McBeal” and “The Practice” on FX and by the initial ratings for “24” on Fox. That’s what the News Corp. Chairman and…