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Fox Networks Group President and CEO Tony Vinciquerra told broadcasters Tuesday that the network episode of “Married by America” that generated a record Federal Communications Commission fine for the company’s stations and affiliates was a mistake, but one that wasn’t…
Veteran newsman Sam Donaldson said Tuesday that broadcast network news is “dead.” “I say to network news departments: Find something new to do,” Mr. Donaldson said during a session at the National Association of Broadcasters convention in Las Vegas. According…
CBS will air a two-hour May sweeps special featuring the wedding of former “Survivor” contestants Rob Mariano and Amber Brkich. The couple, who met on the reality show’s all-star edition, are currently contestants on CBS’s reality series “Amazing Race.” Mr….
Congressional critics of media industry deregulation announced Tuesday the formation of a group to serve as a watchdog on legislative and regulatory efforts to overhaul the nation’s media policies. The Future of American Media coalition, chaired by Rep. Maurice Hinchey,…
DirecTV said Tuesday that it filed a lawsuit against 12 people, including 10 former call-center employees, who are alleged to have been involved in a scheme to illegally provide satellite service to nonsubscribers. The suit, filed in the U.S. District…
CBS Entertainment has promoted Barbara Abseck to executive director, East Coast publicity. The announcement was made Tuesday by Chris Ender, senior VP, CBS Communications Group. Ms. Asbeck reports to Phil Gonzales, VP of communications for CBS Entertainment. She will remain…
Cablevision Systems reportedly has followed through with its plan to sweeten its bid for bankrupt cable operator Adelphia Communications, submitting a revised offer that totals $17.1 billion.The new offer, which was first reported Tuesday morning in The Wall Street Journal,…
Viacom Chairman and CEO Sumner Redstone said Tuesday he is “personally committed” to splitting his media empire into two companies and repeated his promise that Viacom would make a decision on a breakup sometime in the second quarter. “I want…
Speed Channel today said it bought 18 movies from Warner Bros. Domestic Cable Distribution and plans to revive its “Lost Drive-In” franchise. The automotive-themed movies from the ’60s, ’70s and ’80s will begin airing over the Thanksgiving weekend. Titles include:…
Advertisers are finally ready to make changes to their fundamental business model, given the fragmentation wrought in the marketplace over the past few years. That was the message of a super-session at the National Association of Broadcasters’ Convention April 18…