NBC Launches Weeklong Green Event
For a Week of Sweeps, Network’s Programming Will Incorporate Environmental Messages
In Depth
Meet the Presenters of ‘Today’s’ Fourth Hour
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…
KRON4’s Clifford Created Environment Beat for Local Station, Web Site
Drawn to the Subject
Public TV Documentary Spotlights Rescue of New Jersey Wetlands
When Lynn Kosek Walker and Bob Szuter set out to document changes in local wetlands, the tides had begun to turn. “We already saw that people were making a difference,” said Ms. Walker, writer and co-producer of “Turning the Tide”…
Morning Shows Worth $1 Billion in Ads Get Fresh Look
Nets Milk Daypart Cash Cows
Apple Refuses to Carry NBC’s New Fall Shows
NBC Universal has decided not to renew its agreement with Apple’s iTunes to carry NBCU shows on the download service, sparking retail retaliation from the computer giant. In response to NBCU’s decision, Apple today said it would not make NBC’s…
Chart: Sports Ratings for Week of Aug. 20-26
National Ratings for Week of Aug. 20-26, 2007 Event Outlet Household Rating Men 18-49 Rating Monday, Aug. 20 NFL Football (Chicago at Indianapolis) ESPN 4.2 3.3 Thursday, Aug. 21 NASCAR Nextel Cup ESPN2 1.4 0.6 Thursday, Aug….
CBS Screens ‘Nation’ Episode for Ad Buyers
Amid the controversy over the making of CBS’ new show “Kid Nation,” the network has been screening a full episode of the program for ad buyers and clients. Reports have questioned whether child labor laws were followed during production, and…
ESPN Relaunches ESPN360.com
ESPN is readying a relaunch of its broadband service ESPN360.com, part of its effort to create a true online sports channel that will feature up to 11 live sporting events at once. The channel, which is currently available to 17…
Local Spot TV Exchange Up to 28 Broadcast Groups
TVB’s ePort Aims to Replace Paper Transactions, Launches in November