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‘Pass Time’ Gets Green Light

First Winner for Speed’s Launch Hour

Chart: HDTV Household Estimates/November 2007

The latest figures from the Nielsen Co. show that 13.7% of U.S. TV households are equipped with both a high-definition television and a tuner capable of receiving HD signals. Nielsen said 11.3% of U.S. TV households have HD sets and…

Iowa TV Stations Milk Millions From Political Ads

Corn isn’t the only thing growing tall in Iowa—so is spending on political TV advertising. Four years after Massachusetts Sen. John Kerry won a surprise victory in the state, propelling him to the Democ ratic presidential nomination, TV ad spending…

Viacom Calls for Squeeze Play

MTV Networks’ Plan Aims to Increase Engagement During Ads

Try a Fresh Perspective on Media

Looking Beyond Surface Reveals Insights Into Feelings, Relationships

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Close-Up: Alison Dexter Alison Dexter was promoted to executive VP of production with Nickelodeon/MTVN Kids and Family Group. Ms. Dexter, previously senior VP of production with the group, will be responsible for all TV production for Nickelodeon, Nick at Nite,…

Sponsors Jump on ‘Green’ Bandwagon

NBCU Launches Weeklong Initiative

Sony to Sell Tennis Channel Ads

Sony Pictures Television has agreed to sell spots to national television advertisers on behalf of the Tennis Channel. Under the exclusive arrangement, Tennis Channel’s in-house ad department will work with tennis-related marketers to try to create other nontraditional integrated sponsorships…

Cable Networks Hold Viewers for Ads

High DVR Use Hurts Retention by Broadcasters

Starcom’s Taylor Sees Clients Embrace New Media

When packaged-goods companies are embracing digital media, you know there have been big changes in the advertising industry. So says Ken Taylor, executive VP and group client leader at Starcom USA, who is responsible for running the agency’s Kellogg and…