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FCC, Justice Seek to Overturn High-Speed Internet Ruling

The Federal Communications Commission and Department of Justice announced today that they have asked the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn a federal appeals court decision that could subject cable’s high-speed Internet service to the same sort of common carrier regulation…

Olympics Closing Ceremonies a Big Win for NBC

According to Nielsen Media Research, NBC’s Sunday night airing of the Athens Summer Olympic Games’ closing ceremony was another ratings gold medal.In the Nielsen fast nationals NBC garnered an 11.9 rating and 19 share from 7:30-11 p.m. among households, a…

Tech Briefs

NASCAR to Test Mini TVs at Auto Races Based on the popularity of audio scanners for fans to rent at its auto races, NASCAR Digital Entertainment plans to launch a test of a small hand-held television carrying Speed Channel’s coverage…

‘Monday Night Football’s’ Future Could Be on Cable

| Sports | ABC-ESPN Swap Among Options

NFL Net Adding Subs at a Fast Clip

| Cable | Comcast to Carry Channel; Blue Chip Sponsors Sign Up

Recasting Content to Meet Demand

Providers Piggyback Productions and Use Discarded Tape Footage

NBCU Embraces Syndicators

Distributor Headed Into SNTA Fold; Sony Last Remaining Holdout

Pauley a Firecracker

At the New York launch party for “The Jane Pauley Show,” Jane Pauley was a blithe spirit, executive producer Michael Weisman was uncharacteristically dressed up and NBC Universal Television Group President Jeffrey Zucker was so happy he even spent a…

Plans Set for GOP Confab

| News | Broadcast Limits Coverage, Defers to Web, Cable, VOD Reports

Radio Ad Strategies Hold Lessons

Other Industries Also Have Stake in Movement Toward a Media Approach Focused on Audience’s Emotions