ESPN has partnered with MobiTV to create ESPN Mobile TV. The 24/7 channel for wireless is designed to offer live, simulcast sports events; comprehensive and breaking sports news, mobile-exclusive programming; commentary and analysis; and real-time sports scores and game updates….
CNBC and the New York Times agreed to share original content that relates to business and technology. CNBC refused to discuss the length or other aspects of the deal announced Monday. It’s the first such deal for the Times with…
News Corp. has expanded its European pay TV holdings with the purchase of a 14.58% stake in Premiere AG, the leading pay TV operator in Germany and Austria, for 287 million euros in cash. “Pay TV is a core business…
Bravo is spinning off a new pilot from its series “Shear Genius.” The new show, which carries the working title “Tabatha’s Salon Takeover,” features Tabatha Coffey, who appeared in “Shear Genius.” The Australian native will aim to make over beauty…
Ovation TV acquired International Music Feed, a 24-hour music television network carried by EchoStar Communications, from Universal Music Group. UMG will retain an equity position in Ovation TV. The deal puts Ovation TV on EchoStar’s Dish Network beginning Wednesday. That…
The National Association of Broadcasters on Monday unveiled a new logo and slogan that it says speak to its contemporary mission. In addition to a new logo, NAB unveiled a new descriptor phrase that describes the mission of the association:…
Close Up: Arthur Minson Time Warner Cable has promoted Arthur Minson to executive vice president and deputy chief financial officer. In this role, Mr. Minson will provide oversight of Time Warner Cable’s accounting, financial planning and analysis. Mr. Minson, previously…
At a time when rhetoric and rancor is running high in the Writers Guild of America strike, Hollywood would do well to go back to its roots and remember that the success of any deal depends on the character of…