By Rebecca Daugherty What does the government tell you when you file a Freedom of Information Act request? Does it claim that exemptions apply? Does it refuse to expedite your request? Does it charge you exorbitant fees? Does it ignore…
CEO Puts Priority on Transformation of America Online
The late ABC “World News Tonight” anchor Peter Jennings was remembered last Monday night, with three Emmys going to the flagship newscast at the 26th Annual News and Documentary Emmy Awards, sponsored in New York by the National Academy of…
Investigative Reporter Advises to Request Often, Know the Law
Series Aimed at Broadening Net’s Appeal
Cheryl Halpern is expected to be named the successor to Kenneth Tomlinson as chairman of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting when the Republican-dominated board meets today. Ms. Halpern, a CPB board member, is a longtime Republican activist and political donor…
Katrina Has Highlighted Links Between Social, Economic Issues and Environment
Fox’s strong prime-time batting average in late August and September has given the network more commercials to sell in the upcoming baseball playoffs and World Series.In recent years many of Fox’s early season shows have struck out and advertisers were…
University, Graduate Programs Proliferate but Draw Few From Television Newsrooms
Exec Shifts Signal Move From TV Ads to New Media; Local Team Revamped