MediaDailyNews
Wednesday, June 8, 2011
  • NBCU Keeps Olympics, Bids $4.3B For 4 Games

    With questions swirling whether Comcast would spend aggressively to keep the Olympics in the NBCUniversal family, the company topped two competitors in landing the … Read the whole story

  • CBS Research Chief Calls Netflix A 'Phenomenon,' Says It's Now As Big As A Mid-Size Cable Net

    Netflix's online streaming service is rapidly emerging as an important gateway for accessing television programming, according to a tracking study revealed by a top … Read the whole story

  • CW Finishes Upfront In $400-Million+ Range

    CW completed its upfront sales activity, adding around 10% in total upfront dollars in the midst of a mostly strong upfront advertising market. The … Read the whole story

  • Carat Taps Ray As President

    Aegis Group said it has shifted executives and tapped Doug Ray as president of Carat USA. Ray, who has been an executive vice president … Read the whole story

  • Personal Recs Guide Apps Popularity

    New media platforms such as mobile apps -- entertainment apps in particular -- are found most often by consumers because of friends' suggestions. But … Read the whole story

  • Local Marketing, Social Media Make 'Voice' Sing

    "The Voice" has been a surprise hit on NBC, and its affiliates have been benefiting -- especially with late-news programming. Gannett has pushed various … Read the whole story

  • 'Chicago Tribune' Preps Expanded Edition

    The Chicago Tribune is preparing an expanded version of the newspaper, and asking more from home-delivery subscribers in return -- specifically, more money. The … Read the whole story

  • Time Inc. Bids for OK! Weekly

    Time Inc. has made an offer for Northern & Shell's troubled OK! Weekly. While it has established a highly visible presence on the newsstand, … Read the whole story