• upfront Fox Gets Impressive CPMs For Upfront, Trades On 'X Factor' by David Goetzl

  The upfront deal-making has begun. Fox closed a significant amount of business, with CPM rates up in the 11% range, sources said. Fox is using the anticipated success of the coming "X Factor" this fall to fill its coffers. ...Read the whole story

• upfront Upfront Deals In Motion, Network Haul Could Hit $9.2B by Wayne Friedman

  Media buyers say Fox is initially asking 14% increases on the CPMs to get at least 11% to 12% closing price increases. ESPN is actively pursuing deals for NFL and college football. ...Read the whole story

• AmEx Publishing Revs, Ad Pages Up 10% by Erik Sass

  One of the most notable success stories in 2011 comes from American Express Publishing, which said it expects total ad pages to increase 10% in the first half of the year compared to the same period in 2010, while advertising revenue should be up 15%. ...Read the whole story

• USA Network, 'EW' Sweeten Summer Lineup by Fern Siegel

  Cabler USA Network has partnered with Entertainment Weekly and premium ice cream maker Haagen-Dazs to promote its summer original lineup nationwide. They are also sponsoring cities guides in 10 select destinations. ...Read the whole story

• Bloomberg Blasts Comcast 'News Neighborhood' Changes by Wayne Friedman

  Bloomberg TV says the takeover of NBC by Comcast has created a "news neighborhood" factor in the placement of cable channels. In Seattle, Bloomberg is far up the dial versus its rivals. ...Read the whole story

• Blockbuster Offers Super-Cheap, One-Day Rentals by Wayne Friedman

  Going into Redbox pricing territory, the newly revamped Blockbuster says thousands of films will now be available on a one-day movie rental basis, priced as low as 99 cents. ...Read the whole story

• McClatchy Sells 'Miami Herald' Land For $236M by Erik Sass

  The McClatchy Co. has finally sold a 14-acre parcel of waterfront land, including the headquarters of The Miami Herald, to a Malaysian resort developer for $236 million. Some of the monies will shore up the newspaper's pension plan. ...Read the whole story

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