Former MTV executive Mark Rosenthal has joined Spot Runner as president of media platforms and vice chairman. Mr. Rosenthal, most recently CEO of Interpublic Media, will oversee Spot Runner’s New York operations and head a division that develops programs that…
While Yahoo debates whether it would rather link up with AOL than Microsoft, a combined Yahoo-AOL would not have much impact on the business of online video, experts say. Microsoft made an unsolicited bid for Yahoo earlier this year, but…
Guess what the big topic of conversation in my house this weekend was? C’mon. Try. That’s right. My husband and I were all atwitter over the news that Veronica Belmont would be leaving Web show “Mahalo Daily.” I’m serious. We…
Columbia, S.C., Station Takes Its Message to the Rural Communities
TelevisionWeek recognizes the exemplary efforts by broadcasters to educate their viewers through innovative and creative communication both on-air and within the communities they serve, including the following honorable mentions. WQAD-TV, Moline, Ill.: Began in 2001 with the creation of HDTV…
When the digital transition deadline arrives Feb. 17, 2009, will the American television viewer be prepared? Chances are most will be, thanks to the comprehensive efforts of stations, systems and companies from coast to coast who have made it their…
More Stations Seek to Adapt to a Digital World With 24/7 Information Needs
Ad Tech Company Will Finance Growth
Discovery Puts Shows Online Two Months Before Cable Channel’s Debut
How close is Apple TV to marrying the TV with the computer? Daisy Whitney’s latest “New Media Minute” examines the dream of convergence and gives Apple’s box a test ride. Gee-whiz factor is high, but Daisy does have a bone…