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Live, Upbeat Show Offers Alternative to Entertainment Nets

Off-Network Hours Clearing for 2008

With November sweeps in full swing, syndicators already are scoring deals for 2008-09 program offerings, including two off-net series, “Boston Legal” from Twentieth Television and “Storm Stories” from Litton. In addition, heated talks are under way between syndicators and major…

Radar Part of Syndie Development Rush

Syndication producers and distributors continue to show a level of aggressiveness in developing shows not seen by the industry since the beginning of the decade. Radar Distribution, whose first syndication project, “Jury Duty,” was unleashed this season, has amped up…

Marketing in a Greener Environment

Atlanta Home Builder Capitalizes on Earth-Friendly Leadership Position

Renewals Claim Prime Real Estate

A new batch of renewals has helped clarify the programming picture for the fall 2008 season, with NBC Universal Television Distribution completing key renewals for “The Steve Wilkos Show” and “The Martha Stewart Show.” Multiple sources confirmed the Tribune stations…

Scripps’ Small Nets Turn to Sponsors

DIY, Fine Living Start Building Shows Around Advertisers

Editorial: Showrunners’ Stance Should Lead to Talks

Last week’s impressive show of solidarity by showrunners appears to be a tipping point in the labor dispute between writers and producers, and we hope it provides the impetus needed to settle the strike. As of this writing, on Nov….

Tracking Viewers on All Platforms

Nielsen Online Will Offer All-in-One Ratings Measurement System by 2008

Guest Commentary: Warring Sides Must Focus on Common Interests

I have studied labor-management relations for nearly 30 years and direct the Center on Conflict Resolution and Negotiations at the University of Pittsburgh. I have worked with both labor and management on developing and executing bargaining strategies. I offer some…

UM’s Brien Touts ‘New Marketing’

To Nick Brien, worldwide CEO of Universal McCann, the notion of new media is almost irrelevant. “When clients say, ‘Talk to me about new media,’ I say, ‘No, I am not going to talk to you about new media, I…