Just in time for tax return season, NBC Universal and Turbo Tax have restarted the second year of a campaign that will include custom TV spots featuring NBC performers. The effort will reach across six NBC networks. ...Read the whole story
Cablevision and Comcast have continued the Interconnect effort, which allows advertisers to reach 3.5 million homes. Traditional spots, space on Web sites and interactive ad opportunities are available. ...Read the whole story
Time Inc. has acquired StyleFeeder, a "personal shopping engine." The magazine publisher plans to bring StyleFeeder functions to Web sites of InStyle and other fashion and beauty-focused magazines. ...Read the whole story
CBS executives approved a script for a Super Bowl spot from evangelical group Focus on the Family, which suggests the ad will not carry a pro-life message -- at least an overt one. The network has a policy of prohibiting advocacy ads. ...Read the whole story
Lee Enterprises reported that total revenues fell 14% in the fourth quarter of 2009 compared to 2008, to just under $210 million. Although a double-digit decline, it is a substantial improvement over the company's recent performance. ...Read the whole story
World Wrestling Entertainment is taking a new tack with its film studio, looking to produce family-friendly fare with familiar Hollywood talent. Nine films are scheduled for release through 2012, distributed by Samuel Goldwyn Films. ...Read the whole story
Product placement and in-content brand exposure in TV programming continues to be a stable media platform for many marketers -- especially in big-season premieres like "24." ...Read the whole story
Both CBS Corp. broadcast networks had a strong Monday. CBS had another strong night thanks to its sitcoms, and CW scored with a new teen-angst drama "Life Unexpected." ...Read the whole story
Simon Cowell may be leaving "American Idol" at the end of the current season -- but a long-term deal to keep the show on Fox is nearly done, according to the show's owner. ...Read the whole story
There are two companies offering high-quality digital training. In a tepid job market where digital opportunities are as abundant as traditional opportunities scarce, they are ... ...More
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