CBS Corp.’s board of directors has approved a $1.6 billion limited stock-buyback program and a 14 percent quarterly dividend increase, from 22 cents to 25 cents per share. The dividend is payable Oct. 1 to stockholders of record as of…
Univision CEO Joe Uva is shaking up the Spanish-language giant’s ad sales operation. Former MTV Networks executive David Lawenda is joining Univision Communications as president of ad sales. Meanwhile, longtime co-presidents of advertising sales for the Univision networks Dennis McCauley…
From Fireworks to Friendship
Natural Disasters, Corporate Initiatives and Growing Awareness of Climate Change Combine to Raise the Profile of Environmental Journalism
Suddenly Lifetime Television appears to be back on track. Last weekend, network President and CEO Andrea Wong celebrated the highest-rated series in Lifetime’s history at the “Army Wives” wrap party. But when Ms. Wong arrived at Lifetime in April, the…
ABC Goes Online as Rivals Grow on TV
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For a Week of Sweeps, Network’s Programming Will Incorporate Environmental Messages
Ann Curry, Natalie Morales and Hoda Kotb recently were named co-anchors of the fourth hour of NBC’s “Today.” ANN CURRY Age: 50 Tenure with “Today”: 10 years plus many “many more as a fill-in person.” You’re getting more air time…