Two publishing companies with small broadcasting operations reported strong revenue gains for the fourth quarter, as robust political advertising spending helped fuel growth at their television station groups.New York Times Co., which owns eight TV stations, reported Tuesday that revenue…
Warner Bros. Domestic Television Distribution announced Monday that the talk strip “The Tyra Banks Show” has been sold to the Fox Television Station Group for a fall 2005 launch.“Tyra,” hosted by “America’s Next Top Model” host and executive producer Tyra…
The National Cable & Telecommunications Association announced Tuesday morning that it has hired Kyle McSlarrow as president and CEO, effective March 1. Mr. McSlarrow previously served as a deputy secretary of the Department of Energy and once worked for former…
E.W. Scripps Co. on Tuesday reported a 10 percent decline in fourth-quarter profit; the company was hurt in the 2004 quarter by the absence of a tax benefit that drove up profit in the year-earlier period.The Cincinnati-based company’s profit was…
NBC has ordered a spinoff of its reality series “The Biggest Loser,” the network announced Monday. The new series will have stand-alone themed episodes where two factions compete to lose weight. Upcoming episodes, according to the network, will pit “town…
Sony Pictures Television has sold the off-cable hidden camera show “Girls Behaving Badly” in eight of the top 10 markets, it was announced Monday by the company’s John Weiser, president of distribution. Top 10 markets where “Girls” has sold are…
Buena Vista Television announced Monday its game show “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire” has been upgraded in West Palm Beach, Fla. Starting fall 2005 the half-hour strip will move to an access airtime on Freedom Communications’ CBS affiliate WPEC-TV,…
“Trading Spaces” host Paige Davis is leaving the show, TLC confirmed Monday. In a statement, TLC said the show will change to an unhosted format that will “enable the show to be more spontaneous, focus more on the homeowners and…
The Securities and Exchange Commission is reviewing several transactions made in 2004 by DirecTV Group, and the findings could affect how the company accounts for the deals.The investigation, revealed late Friday in an SEC filing, zeroes in on transactions made…
Lifetime has ordered a clip show special from the producers of “America’s Funniest Home Videos,” the network announced Monday. “The ‘I Do’ Diaries: Wacky Wedding Videos” features mishaps caught on tape and is hosted by actress Lisa Rinna. Vin Di…