Fewer Films in Hopper Mean Upfront Worries
MGM Sale, Miramax Caution Put Predictable Network Revenue Source in Question
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GLAAD to Laud Shows
| Awards | L.A. Event Set at Kodak Theatre
NBCU a Hurdle in Paxson Sale
| Networks | Media Giant’s 32% Stake Could Scare Off Buyers
Success Story: Homer Bingo is a Winner
Max Media has shuffled its TV ownership in Great Falls, Mont. In November it sold its NBC affiliate KTGF-TV to Destiny Communications, and by December it became the owner of ABC affiliate KFBB-TV, the No. 2 station in town. But…
Kids Upfront Gets Moving
| Advertising | Gap in Pricing Between Buyers and Sellers
WE Initiative Reaches Out to Serve Women
Channel Plans to Work With Organizations to Empower At-Risk Girls, Discuss Issues
E! Exec Adds Comcast Role
| Cable | Baker Follows Channel’s Cassaro to New Corporate Ad Sales Unit
President Bush’s Press Conference Draws 32.7 Mil
President Bush’s prime-time press conference attracted an average total of 32.7 million viewers on the eight channels that carried it live Thursday, according to data from Nielsen Media Research. CBS News’ coverage attracted the biggest audience, nearly 11.8 million. Among…
Paxson Releases Executive Compensation Figures
Paxson Communications Chairman and CEO Lowell “Bud” Paxson earned 25 percent more in 2004 than he did in 2003, according to the beleaguered broadcaster’s proxy statement, filed Friday with the Securities and Exchange Commission.According to the filing, Mr. Paxson earned…
CBS Wins First Night of Sweeps in Adults 18 to 49
CBS won the first night of May sweeps Thursday, April 28 in the adults 18 to 49 demographic with an 8.0, followed by NBC (6.1), ABC (2.0), UPN (1.9) and Fox and The WB (both 1.6), according to Nielsen Media…