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Online Video Venture Reportedly Moving Ahead

Despite numerous hurdles, Viacom, News Corp. and NBC Universal may be close to announcing a new online video venture to distribute their TV clips and compete with YouTube, The New York Times reported Monday. The paper said the new venture…

VNU Restructures; Whiting Now Nielsen Chairman

VNU on Monday announced restructuring plans that include cutbacks that will reduce costs by 10 percent and reduce its workforce by 4,000 people.According to VNU’s new CEO David Calhoun, the new structure will allow the company to focus on client…

A&E Names Slattery Senior VP of Marketing

Guy Slattery was named senior VP of marketing for A&E Network, the company said Monday.Mr. Slattery, who joins A&E from National Geographic Channel International, will oversee the network’s consumer marketing and will be involved in developing cross-platform marketing initiatives. He…

Kimmel’s Old-School Shift Wins Following

Ratings Rise as Late-Night Host Bows to Tradition

Reputation Rehab

Bowing to Advertisers, Sites Abstain From Sex

Biz Briefs: Ad Spending Up in 2006

Ad spending is up 5.1 percent in the first three quarters of 2006, according to Nielsen Monitor-Plus. Nielsen last Tuesday reported its latest figures, which showed spending on the Internet is up 49.2 percent from a year ago. Spanish-language television…

Chernin Steps In to Plot MyNet Fix

News Corp. CEO, Top Execs Might Trim Soaps on Some Nights

Making Their Lists, Checking Them Twice

The Holiday Season Means It’s Timeto Finalize Entries for Journalism Honors

Granite Deal Shows Stations Still Appeal

Analysts: Chapter 11 Filing Underscores Enduring Value of Local TV Outlets

‘TMZ’ Strip Next in Line for ’07 Debut

Warner Newsmag Eyed as ‘Geraldo’ Companion