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NBC Stations to Launch ‘iVillage Live’ Dec. 4

NBC Universal will try to help its station group’s struggling daytime lineups by launching the previously announced “iVillage Live” show Dec. 4.The hour-long, live interactive show will play simultaneously on the NBC stations, the company’s Bravo cable network and on…

Nielsen’s Net Gain

Fusion Combines TV, Online Audience Measurements

Oscar’s Exchange Program

CaratDigital Chief Finds Good Uses for New Media

The Joes Are Back

New Lineup of Pros for Season Two of Spike Series

Cablevision Narrows Loss on TV, Data, Phone Gains

Cablevision Systems, the biggest cable provider in the New York area, said its third-quarter loss narrowed as it lured more television, high-speed data and telephone customers.The net loss was $59.2 million in the quarter, down from $63 million a year…

Nielsen Sets Meeting on Commercial Ratings

Nielsen Media Research has scheduled a meeting for Nov. 30 to discuss a possible compromise intended to save its plan to measure audiences for television commercials.At the meeting with TV networks and advertising buyers, Nielsen plans to discuss the possibility…

NBC Squeaks Out Week 7 Demo Win

The combination of “Sunday Night Football” and “Heroes” gave NBC a surprise ratings win for the seventh week of the season, besting season-to-date champ ABC with a razor-thin margin of victory. NBC won among adults 18 to 49 with a…

ABC to Start Election Coverage Early

ABC News is going to get a half-hour jump on its broadcast news competitors by starting its midterm election coverage at 9:30 p.m., instead of the previously announced 10 p.m. In addition to beating the 10-11 p.m. CBS News and…

Fox Business Channel Closer to Reality

The pending Fox Business Channel appears to have picked up a commitment representing 9 million to 12 million-plus subscribers from cable leader Comcast.The New York Times reported Tuesday that a carriage agreement has been reached, although the green light has…

FCC: Profanity During News Not Indecent

The Federal Communications Commission reversed course on two indecency cases late Monday, saying in one it wouldn’t challenge bad language during a network news interview with an entertainer. The FCC ruled that the use of the word “bullshitter” on CBS’s…