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NCTA Execs: Convergence Coming, Interface Key

An eclectic panel of powerful communications industry figureheads weighed in on the myriad technological changes facing their industries during the second day of the National Cable & Telecommunications Association convention in San Francisco Monday. Cisco Systems President and CEO John…

Skorlich Promoted to Senior VP, NBC Universal Publicity

NBC Universal has promoted Jennifer Skorlich to senior VP of NBC Universal Cable Publicity and late-night publicity for NBC.The announcement was made Monday by Rebecca Marks, executive VP of NBC Universal television publicity, and Jeff Gaspin, president of NBC Universal…

Warner Bros.’ Brogliatti to Step Down

Barbara Brogliatti, executive VP and chief corporate communications officer for Warner Bros. and a longtime power player on the entertainment communications scene, will retire May 31 from full-time responsibilities with Warner Bros. The internal and public announcements were made Monday…

Gore and Hyatt Unveil Plans for Current

Former Vice President Al Gore and entrepreneur Joel Hyatt gave National Cable & Telecommunications Association convention reporters a first look at their start-up cable venture at their San Francisco headquarters Monday. The network, now called Current (formerly INdTV), utilizes a…

ABC News Outlines New Multimedia Package

ABC News is bundling into one digital suite all its multimedia offerings, from video-on-demand to its 24/7 channel ABC News Now, for delivery to cable, satellite, broadband and wireless platforms. The multimedia strategy is expected to debut in July.ABC News…

Gospel Channel Announces Carriage Deals, New Programming

The Gospel Music Channel on Sunday announced new carriage deals, new programming and additional support from advertisers.Brad Siegel, vice chairman of Gospel, said Verizon agreed to distribute the network on the video service it plans to introduce at mid-year. The…

Hallmark Announces Movie Slate

Hallmark Channel said Sunday it plans to air 14 new original movies between Memorial Day and Labor Day. Hallmark said the movies will include two contemporary Hallmark Original Movies, three of what it called big-budget blockbuster Hallmark original miniseries and…

Telco’s Take on Cable

Terry Denson will be among those attending the National Show this week in San Francisco. He won’t make speeches or appear on panels, but his presence, along with that of others on a similar mission, should stir concern among those…

‘Yes, Dear’ Survives, Thrives Despite Critics

CBS Sitcom Overcomes Cool Reception to Reach Fifth Season

Gigs

RolesAlyson Hannigan (“Buffy the Vampire Slayer”) has signed to appear in CBS’s “How I Met Your Mother.” Neil Patrick Harris (“Doogie Howser, M.D.”) and Jason Segel (“Freaks and Geeks”) will also appear in the comedy pilot from 20th Century Fox…