Jane Leisner
Planning a new business and planning a wedding are more similar than one might think. Just ask Jane Leisner, who was named head of the newly created boutique studio Fox 21 in May, just as she was knee-deep in planning…
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AP Offers Online Olympics Packages for Stations
The Associated Press is signing up television stations for its online Olympics news service for the 2004 Olympic Games starting later this month.AP Summer Games Online is designed to be a so-called “turnkey” solution for TV stations and newspaper Web…
Convention Puts CNN on Top
| Ratings | Cable Net Enjoys Four-Night Sweep Over Rival Fox News
Jonathan Cody
So who the heck has been getting Federal Communications Commission Chairman Michael Powell so hot recently for speeding up the broadcast industry transition to digital television?A significant part of the credit goes to Jonathan Cody.As the chairman’s legal adviser, Mr….
Abby Greensfelder
Clark Bunting isn’t holding Abby Greensfelder’s MBA against her. “She’s one of the most creative people I’ve ever met,” said Mr. Bunting, executive VP, Discovery U.S. Networks Group, who promoted Ms. Greensfelder to senior VP of programming and development in…
Copps Could Win if Kerry Is Elected
| Regulation | Watchdogs Plan to Lobby for Democrat to Head FCC
Kate Snow
Kate Snow had everything she needed to travel a very fast track from booker/producer at CNN in 1993 to co-anchor of “Good Morning America’s” weekend editions, which ABC News will launch next month. She’s a tireless worker, always determined to…
David Preschlack
As ESPN’s top contract negotiator, David Preschlack has been screamed at, vilified and threatened with being thrown out of a window. But the opponents who worry him the most are the ones who remain calm. “When they’re emotional, they’re not…
EXPANDED TVWEEK.COM WEB SITE MAKES ITS DEBUT
TelevisionWeek has relaunched its Web site, TVWeek.com, with a new design, expanded content, streaming video capability and other new features. “In updating TVWeek.com, it’s become an even better tool, in tandem with the print edition, to provide all the news…
Veronis: Ad Spending Will Surpass 2000
2004 Totals to Rise 6.3%