• Fourth Judge Brings More Girl Power To 'American Idol' by Wayne Friedman

    The biggest TV network show is making it a foursome--"American Idol" is adding a fourth judge to its celebrated lineup: Grammy winner Kara DioGuardi. ...Read the whole story

  • Telemundo Consolidates Under New Digital Group by David Goetzl

    As the Web increasingly becomes a part of Telemundo's business--or at least that's the plan--the Spanish-language network said it has reorganized its operational structure and leadership in the area. It is launching a new digital media and emerging businesses division to be led by Peter Blacker, a three-year veteran. ...Read the whole story

  • ESPN Keeps SEC Football For 15 More Years by David Goetzl

    Arguably the country's most competitive college football conference, the Southeastern Conference will continue on ESPN until almost the quarter-century mark. A new 15-year extension of a current carriage deal runs through 2023-24. ...Read the whole story

  • LA Times Launches Real Estate Site by Erik Sass

    The Los Angeles Times Media Group says it has established a company, Zetabid, to auction distressed real estate from around Southern California, helping banks and homebuilders unload foreclosed and unsold residential and commercial properties. ...Read the whole story

  • Going For Gold: Olympics Ratings Exceeded Expectation by Wayne Friedman

    NBC's Beijing Olympics telecast ended with a still-massive rating on Sunday night--although a rating point lower than its average for the 17-day event. NBC averaged a 15.2 household rating/24 share, lower than its 16.2 rating/28 share for the entire event. Overall, the network promised advertisers around a 14.5 rating for its prime-time coverage. ...Read the whole story

  • MEDIA Names '08 CMA Finalists by The Editor

    MEDIA magazine has selected finalists for its 2008 Creative Media Awards. Winners in 16 categories, as well as a Best in Show, will be unveiled ... ...More

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