CBS strategizes Harrison hire
Variety.com (Free subscription) | 11/24/2009
Exec Shuffle: Former NBCU exec takes on newly created post -- CBS Corp. has named former NBC Universal Cable exec Dan Harrison.
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Networks plan live coverage of Obama's speech
San Fransisco Chronicle (Free subscription) | 1 hour ago
A number of TV networks are announcing plans for live coverage of President Barack Obama's speech at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point. Broadcast networks planning to broadcast the speech on Tuesday include ABC, CBS, Fox, NBC and PBS. Cable networks... CBS - Barack Obama - American Broadcasting Company - Television network - NBC
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DreamWorks shares up as buyout speculation fades
Seattle Times (Free subscription) | 8 hours ago
... soon," he said in a research note.Miller said Disney is obviously out of the picture as a buyer, CBS Corp.'s businesses are not complementary with DreamWorks and News Corp., while a possibility, is not likely because it already has its own animation studio.Viacom Inc. doesn't have the cash to buy DreamWorks and isn't likely to pile on debt for an acquisition because it would hurt...
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Mutual Funds Go Cable Shopping
Paidcontent (Free subscription) | 11/29/2009
Large media mutual funds appeared to be taking advantage of low-priced stocks and making bets on an improved advertising environment in the third quarter, beefing up on shares of CBS ( NYSE: CBS ) and News Corp ( NYSE: NWS ). while reducing their positions in distributors like Comcast ( NSDQ: CMCSA ) and Verizon Communications. According to Securities and Exchange Commission filings over the...
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Nielsen's top 20 prime-time programs
Seattle Times (Free subscription) | 11/25/2009
ABC is owned by The Walt Disney Co.; CBS is a division of CBS Corp.; Fox is a unit of News Corp.; NBC is owned by General Electric Co.
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The Cable Guys Ask For Some Love
MediaMemo (Free subscription) | 11/25/2009
A year ago, when Time Warner Cable and Viacom sparred over renewal fees, Viacom took out ads asking consumers for sympathy. Today, faced with the prospect of similar fights with the likes of News Corp. and Scripps, Time Warner Cable is launching its own appeal. Good luck with that.
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Oprah's new TV partner came from humble roots too
kansascity.com (Free subscription) | 11/23/2009
... for cable TV, which has drawn advertisers, audiences and talent away from broadcasters ABC, NBC, CBS and Fox and their TV station affiliates.
One strength of cable network owners such as Discovery is that they generate steady and rising subscription fees from cable and satellite TV providers, which pay to show channels to their subscribers. That has helped cable networks weather the economic...
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Oprah's new TV partner came from humble roots too
Seattle Post-Intelligencer (Free subscription) | 11/23/2009
... for cable TV, which has drawn advertisers, audiences and talent away from broadcasters ABC, NBC, CBS and Fox and their TV station affiliates.One strength of cable network owners such as Discovery is that they generate steady and rising subscription fees from cable and satellite TV providers, which pay to show channels to their subscribers. That has helped cable networks weather the economic downturn...
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Oprah Wants Her OWN Network
Plastic: Most Recent (Free subscription) | 11/23/2009
Oprah Winfrey's decision to after 25 years so that she can devote her time to running ("OWN") on cable in partnership with has and all . New York Times reports that Walt Disney's ABC will lose millions in ad revenues, while CBS Corp., which owns Oprah's syndication rights, will similarly lose millions. Even have been freaking out. Her live announcement garnered Nielsens like Super Bowls and...