On the eve of their takeover of the House, Democrats on Thursday raised new issues about the government’s plan to manage the switchover from analog to digital TV in 2009 and hinted that the switch could be delayed if the…
Clear Channel Communications announced Thursday that it has agreed to be bought by private equity firms for $18.7 billion and will put all 42 of its TV stations on the market. Thomas H. Lee Partners L.P. and Bain Capital Partners…
Discovery Communications is expected to name NBC Universal executive David Zaslav as CEO, replacing Judith McHale, who previously announced plans to retire at the end of the year.Mr. Zaslav, president of NBC Universal Cable and Domestic TV and new-media distribution,…
CBS Television Stations promoted Joanne Calabria to the newly created position of VP of public affairs, and Mike Nelson to VP of communications for the 39-station group. The new appointments take effect immediately and the executives will report jointly to…
Nickelodeon and the MTV Networks Kids and Family Group reorganized their advertising sales staffs, bringing responsibility for Nick at Nite and the Nickelodeon Magazine Group under the direction of Jim Perry, executive VP of 360 Brand Sales for Nickelodeon and…
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Some midseason network hopes were dashed Tuesday night, as two premieres strained to bring in new viewers. CBS’s new medical drama “3 Lbs” premiered in the 10 p.m. (ET) slot and pulled a 2.9 rating, according to Nielsen Media Research….
News Corp.’s 20th Century Fox film unit has promoted Jamie McCabe to the newly created position of executive VP in charge of pay-per-view, video-on-demand and electronic sell-through of film and television content.Mr. McCabe will continue to report to Peter Levinsohn,…