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CBS Solicits for News from Students

CBS News is soliciting online video, text journalism and discussion from college students for a new initiative, also providing students a chance to compete for a summer 2007 internship with “CBS Evening News” anchor Katie Couric.The news division’s partners in…

TVs Outnumber People in U.S. Homes

The average television home in the United States houses slightly more TV sets (2.8) than people (2.5).The average TV home in 2006 received a record 104.2 channels, up eight channels from 2005. However, the percentage of cabled homes dropped from…

Reichig Named NBCU Senior VP of Market Development

NBC Universal named Deborah Reichig to the newly created position of senior VP, market development. Ms. Reichig, previously senior VP at Court TV, will report to Beth Comstock, president of integrated media at NBC Universal. Ms. Reichig’s job will be…

ABC Taps Brit Duo for ‘Wanna Bet?’

Sketch Pilot Bolsters Unscripted Fare

Misses…Hits…and Tips

Misses … Let’s face it: A day that starts without Regis Philbin is a day that starts on the wrong side of the TV. The Insider means no disrespect whatsoever to Kelly Ripa, who probably could share the host chat…

Keeping Black Viewers’ Attention

Engaged Audience Recalls Ads, Too

Congress, Cable Assail FCC’s Martin

House Committee Threatens Monthly Oversight Hearings

Scandalous Sweep for Syndies

Cold winds and celebrity scandals fueled a hot February sweep for syndicated programs, with most genres showing improvement within their already top-ranked series for the period Feb. 1 through Feb. 28, according to Nielsen Media Research. Newsmagazines in particular were…

America Playing ‘Crosswords!’

Upcoming game show strip “Let’s Play Crosswords!” has cleared more than 65 percent of the country and has been declared a “firm go” for the fall. The half-hour strip is now set in 30 of the top 40 markets in…

Syndication Sells for the Sabbath

‘L&O: SVU’ Sold for Saturday-Sunday Play on Fox Stations