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In an apparent about-face, CBS said Monday that veteran executive Fredric Reynolds has decided to stay at the network and will become executive VP and chief financial officer of CBS Corp. following the company’s split from Viacom early next year.Mr….
Two weeks of speculation came true Monday with the announcement that Fox News Chairman Roger Ailes will add to his plate the post of chairman of the Fox Television Stations group, a position that also will give him oversight of…
After a week of mourning and tributes, ABC News is taking Peter Jennings’ name off the flagship newscast he anchored for 22 years. Effective Monday night, the telecast will be called “ABC’s World News Tonight.” Previously the program was called…
Former horse racing network head Ryan O’Hara has been named president of TV Guide Channel, Gemstar-TV Guide International announced Monday. Mr. O’Hara, who previously was president of TVG, Gemstar’s interactive online betting channel, will oversee all aspects of TV Guide…
Investor Carl Icahn has outlined what he and a group of investors want Time Warner to do to boost shareholder value. Mr. Icahn also he said he and Time Warner Chairman and CEO Richard Parsons will meet this week to…
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Aspiring Young Media Professionals Exploit Opportunities to Learn Data Analysis and Independent Thinking
The first time I met Peter Jennings, he lit my cigarette for me. That long-ago gesture has sober undertones and overtones now. But at the time it was the “World News Tonight” anchor who had just finished a question-and-answer session…
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ABC’s owned-and-operated WABC-TV in New York puts on a lot of local advertiser-sponsored community affairs programs in the interest of children, but it goes above and beyond 30-second spots to do half-hour-long programs and host receptions.“Above and Beyond: Inspiring Students…