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Tuesday, November 16, 2010
  • Another One Bites The Dust: NBC's Gaspin Out

    In a move anticipated by many, Jeff Gaspin, chairman of NBC Universal Television Entertainment Group, is resigning after failing to find an appropriate position … Read the whole story

  • Internet Or TV: Americans Are Watching Mega-TV

    Big watchers of Internet content on their traditional TV sets are also watching plenty of regularly scheduled TV programming. Forget cord-cutters; 92% who stream … Read the whole story

  • Discovery Buys BBC's Animal Planet, Liv Interest

    In a deal with partner BBC Worldwide, Discovery will purchase the 50% of Animal Planet and the Latin American channel Liv it doesn't own … Read the whole story

  • Comcast's Xfinity App Turns iPad Into TV Remote

    Comcast's new iPad app for its Xfinity TV digital/online video service is dubbed a "TV guide and mobile video player." It lets consumers transform … Read the whole story

  • Sing Out: Country Network Adds 4 Affiliates

    Young Broadcasting has a deal to carry a country-music network in four markets, including San Francisco. Young becomes the second station group to add … Read the whole story

  • Mediacom's Commisso To Acquire 100% Interest

    One of the 10 largest cable operators looks to be going private. Mediacom has a deal with CEO Rocco Commisso, where the executive will … Read the whole story

  • Citadel Up, SBS Down in 3Q

    More evidence comes this week that radio is enjoying a tentative recovery, with positive third-quarter results from Citadel Broadcasting. But findings are tempered by … Read the whole story

  • James Murdoch: Apps Threaten Newspapers

    Rupert Murdoch may be bullish on tablet computers like iPads, but his son James isn't so sure they're good for the family business, which … Read the whole story

  • Solid Debut For Palin's 'Alaska'

    The former running mate is no match for multiples. Sarah Palin's new show drew loads more viewers than TLC's average Sunday, but considerably fewer … Read the whole story

  • 'Sunday Night Football' Big Scorer

    Early-evening NFL programming shuffled the broadcast networks rating standings this Sunday night --- but not top NFL dog NBC. The Patriots v. Steelers game … Read the whole story