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With many popular series in reruns, last weekend’s ratings were marked by unusual winners and losers, with networks powering through to the top spots with sports and movies. On Sunday, the tail end of Fox’s NFL coverage boosted its average…
Monday’s policy statement from the American Academy of Pediatrics regarding limiting kids ads is drawing a call for action from a member of the Federal Communications Commission and for further investigation from a senator.“I look forward to working with America’s…
The Federal Communications Commission announced Monday that it would hold its second of six public hearings around the country on media ownership in Nashville Dec. 11.The city is the home of FCC commissioner Deborah Taylor Tate, who said she was…
Rene Syler will leave “The Early Show” at the end of the year to pursue other media opportunities. Her last on-air appearance is scheduled to be Dec. 22. There was no word on whether Ms. Syler will be replaced after…
Comedy Central said it is migrating a mobile television series to the linear network next year, representing the first time original phone content has made that leap. The series, “Lil’ Bush: Resident of the United States,” has been running on…
NBC Universal Television Group CEO Jeff Zucker tried to deflect attention from the odds of him succeeding NBCU Chairman and CEO Bob Wright Monday. A few minutes after being depicted as “the next CEO” at the Credit Suisse Media and…
Ronnie Lippin, publicist and manager to some of music’s most popular acts, died Monday after a long battle with breast cancer. In 1989, Ms. Lippin joined entertainment marketing and public relations firm The Lippin Group, which was founded by her…
Yahoo executive David Katz, in charge of the Internet company’s sports and entertainment content, stepped down last week after conflicts with Yahoo’s entertainment chief Lloyd Braun, Variety reported yesterday.The trade newspaper also said that the partnership between Yahoo and cable…
David Letterman has signed a new contract to host “Late Show With David Letterman” though fall 2010.The deal will give CBS late-night stability during the passing of NBC’s “Tonight Show” baton from Jay Leno and Conan O’Brien in 2009.“I’m thrilled…
After three top executives defected in two weeks, NBC Universal changed its management reporting structure, putting NBCU Universal TV Stations President Jay Ireland in charge of Telemundo and NBC network affiliations and operations.Mr. Ireland’s new duties used to be under…