LIN TV CEO Vincent Sadusky joined the chorus of station-group executives suggesting that prices for syndicated programming may have reached an apex. Instead, replacing it with local programming can pull in higher ratings and boost the bottom line with the lower costs. ...Read the whole story
As it moves toward an IPO, Nielsen has added three years to CEO David Calhoun's contract. In the process, Calhoun gets a hefty signing bonus -- $6 million -- and jump in his base salary. ...Read the whole story
Though new data suggests consumers are slowly abandoning pay TV services, one study says the vast majority intend to maintain traditional subscriptions with cable, satellite and telco TV/video companies. ...Read the whole story
After several months in the doldrums earlier this year, the recovery in consumer magazines appears to be gathering speed, judging by the latest figures for monthly titles from the Media Industry Newsletter, covering December issues and the year-to-date. ...Read the whole story
Looking for a broader public awareness, Time Warner Cable is starting a program to back and publish reports on a number of entertainment, media and technology issues. ...Read the whole story
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