• Viacom's Media Networks, Ad Revs Soar 11% by Wayne Friedman

    Stronger ad sales in its fiscal second quarter -- as well as an unexpected boost in film unit financials -- helped push up Viacom's income to big gains. Worldwide advertising revenues continued to rise -- 12% higher -- with U.S. ad sales improving 11%. ...Read the whole story

  • Pedowitz Named CW President by Wayne Friedman

    Former ABC executive Mark Pedowitz will take over as president for The CW Television Network, replacing Dawn Ostroff, the network's most senior executive since it launched in 2006. ...Read the whole story

  • Discovery Posts Solid Ad, Distribution Revs by Wayne Friedman

    Continued advertising and other revenue growth for Discovery Communications -- including a one-time gain from the new Oprah Winfrey Network -- help to stir strong financial results for the media company. Overall, revenues moved up 9% to $951 million in the first quarter of 2011. ...Read the whole story

  • Time Warner Cable: 70-Plus Channels On iPad App, More To Come by David Goetzl

    Time Warner Cable CEO Glenn Britt said Thursday that in just a month more than 360,000 users downloaded an app allowing simulcasting of networks on iPads in homes. The service launched with 30 channels and now has 70-plus available for the streaming. ...Read the whole story

  • Knology Cable Offers 'Crown' To Biz Clients by David Goetzl

    Cable has long hyped a "Triple Play" brand for its bundle of phone, video and broadband services for a single price. Now, cable operator Knology is borrowing from the Kentucky Derby and related races for a twist: the "Triple Crown." ...Read the whole story

  • ESPN's Simmons To Run Grantland.com by David Goetzl

    ESPN isn't shy about promoting its brand, but it's tossing it aside with a new Web site that hopes to appeal to a younger set fascinated with blogs and Web sites sporting an anti-establishment tone. ...Read the whole story

  • Mag Bag: B&N Unveils Color Nook To Rival iPad by Erik Sass

    Faced with a rapidly evolving tablet computer and e-reader marketplace, Barnes & Noble is adding new functionality to its Nook Color device, hoping to put it on a competitive footing with Apple's popular iPad, along with other devices like the Motorola Xoom. ...Read the whole story

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