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In Depth
SNTA Preview: Michael Teicher
By Amy HelmesSpecial to TelevisionWeek Joining the work force fresh out of college, Michael Teicher had one goal: “I wanted a job in sports,” said the executive VP of media sales at Warner Bros. He succeeded in finding one-as an…
Bradley Knows Value of Journalists’ Access
While Ed Bradley’s mantel is packed with 18 Emmy Awards, along with George Foster Peabody and Alfred I. duPont-Columbia University awards and a George Polk award, he’s going to have to make room for at least one more statue.Mr. Bradley,…
In’fat’uation
For a good time, check out star-creator-executive producer Kirstie Alley’s “Fat Actress,” which debuts at 10 tonight on Showtime, which is unscrambling its signal for the occasion. Industry types are sure to get a kick out of NBC Universal Television…
MSOs Throw Hat in Ring for WWE SVOD
Cox, Blue Ridge, Others Agree to Carry On-Demand Service; WrestleMania in Cross-Promotion
D.C. Talkers: Bush the Man for TV Pundits
President Again Tops TelevisionWeek‘s Survey as the No. 1 Get
It’s a Clean Sweep for Fox Network
| Ratings | Net Wins 18 to 49, Viewers, Ties CBS for Season in Demo
SNTA Preview: Chris Kager
By Wayne KarrfaltSpecial to TelevisionWeek NBC Universal’s Executive VP of Media Sales Chris Kager said he tells his team that making a successful pitch is all about understanding advertisers’ needs and matching them with the company’s products. To do that,…
D.C. Talkers: Most Likely to Make News
Leading Vote-GetterPresident Bush’s first-term National Security Advisor Condoleezza Rice was hazed about the war in Iraq before being confirmed by the Senate as secretary of state. Her new position makes her even more of an administration spokesperson-and thus newsmaker-than she…
Strips Continue to Perform Well
| Syndication | Most Shows Maintain Their Sweeps Momentum