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Si´TV Gains Distribution
Si´TV, the seven-month-old English language Hispanic-themed cable network, has gained distribution on six more Cox affiliates in California, Nevada and Kansas totaling 200,000 new homes, the network announced. The additions expand Si´TV’s reach to about 8 million homes.“This is a…
Blanchard Promoted at NBC Publicity
Cameron Blanchard has been promoted to East Coast VP of NBC Entertainment Publicity effective immediately. Ms. Blanchard, who will report to NBC Entertainment Publicity VP Kathy Kelly-Brown, worked in marketing communications at the NBA for four years before joining MSNBC…
Rukeyser Will Not Return to CNBC Show
Louis Rukeyser, the financial advisor who has been a fixture on television for more than three decades, will not be returning to “Louis Rukeyser’s Wall Street” on CNBC. In a statement released Friday he said he cannot predict when he…
Melissa Etheridge Diagnosed With Cancer, Postpones Tour, Continues Series Development
A publicist for musician Melissa Etheridge announced Friday the rock star is postponing her upcoming tour because she has been diagnosed with breast cancer.Ms. Etheridge will use the time to undergo treatment. Her publicist, Marcel Pariseau, said her doctors expect…
Watchdog Group Fights to Retain Senate Indecency Provision
In a last-ditch effort to jack up indecency fines, Sen. Sam Brownback, R-Kan., introduced legislation today that would raise the cap on levies for off-color broadcasts from $32,500 to $500,000. As of late last Thursday evening, it appeared that the…
Travel Channel to Air ‘World Poker Corner’
Travel Channel is launching a post-game show for its popular “World Poker Tour” series. “WPT Poker Corner” will air at 10 p.m. (ET) following the “World Poker Tour Championship,” which is moving to an earlier start time at 8 p.m….
Charter Shares Continue Dropping On Q3 Warning
Shares in Charter Communications fell 4 percent in midday trading Friday as Wall Street reacted to a warning Thursday that the cable operator controlled by Paul Allen would miss its full-year cash-flow targets and will report another loss of customers…
Regency Increases Levine’s Responsibilities, Brings on Shay, Klein, Fung
Robin Schwartz, president of Regency Entertainment, announced Thursday a restructuring of the studio’s creative team. Stephanie Levine, senior VP, will take on expanded responsibilities in development, while Andrea Shay will join the company as VP. All three will handle comedy…
Miller Signs Sponsorship Deal With Univision
Miller Brewing Co. has signed a three-year, $100 million advertising and sponsorship deal with Univision Communications. The brewer is looking to grow its business among Hispanics and the deal calls for advertising on Univision’s broadcast and cable networks, TV stations,…