Crown Media Holdings, owner of Hallmark Channel, narrowed its first-quarter loss despite the effects of the economy. “The first quarter of 2009 reflected our successful efforts of operating our business in an unprecedented economic environment,” said CEO Bill Abbott, who…
Henry Schleiff is stepping down as president and CEO of Crown Media, effective May 31, he and the company announced Wednesday. Bill Abbott, the company’s executive VP for advertising sales, will replace Mr. Schlieff as CEO of Crown, which owns…
Rupert Murdoch says, “The worst is over.” The News Corp. CEO, noting he has been uncharacteristically pessimistic on recent earnings calls, now says “the days of precipitous declines are over” and that “we are beginning to see a number of…
David Rehr is resigning as president and CEO of the National Association of Broadcasters, the organization announced today. Mr. Rehr will continue on in his current role during a transition period. Janet McGregor, chief operating and financial officer, will work…
Ion Television and Warner Bros. Domestic Television Distribution have signed a major film package deal, which will bring movies including “Ocean’s Thirteen” and “The Departed” to the broadcast network, Ion announced today. Movies in the deal will begin airing this…
Dylan Ratigan will anchor MSNBC’s 9-11 a.m. weekday block following “Morning Joe” beginning June 29. Mr. Ratigan, who recently exited CNBC, also will serve as a contributor on NBC News programs. Mr. Ratigan had been anchor of CNBC’s “Fast Money,”…
Nielsen looked at digital video recorder use in local markets and found that the ones with the most playback viewing were those with the least penetration. Nielsen attributes those findings to the early adopter effect. It appears that the people…
George Lopez, whose sitcom helped power ratings among adults for Nick at Nite, will be starring in a movie for kids that will air on Nickelodeon. Mr. Lopez also is executive producer of the film, “Mr. Troop Mom,” which is…
Instead of going into the secretive world of the CIA, Brian McMahon wound up in the mysterious world of media barter. Mr. McMahon, CEO at Orion Trading, part of Interpublic Group’s Mediabrands unit, says barter is a service that many…