MediaDailyNews
Tuesday, August 8, 2006
  • Shifty Business: Nielsen Cuts New VOD Deal, Delays New Software

    Nielsen Media Research Monday announced another deal with a major cable system operator to participate in a fledgling video-on-demand reporting service, but simultaneously informed … Read the whole story

  • Brandtique: Costco

    If there was ever a marketer that could take a joke, it's Costco. Want more proof? It sells coffins. Yes, the same store that … Read the whole story

  • Stations Report Mixed Results

    TV and radio station groups have been hit hard in recent months by lower ad sales from its top category--automotive. But one TV station … Read the whole story

  • NBC Scores With Sunday Night Football

    It may only be summer re-run and NFL pre-season, but NBC's new Sunday night football package looks like a contender for the regular season. … Read the whole story

  • Syndication Weighs In On DVR, Commercial Ratings

    Syndicated TV, which has been relatively quiet in the debates surrounding both DVR and commercial ratings, is finally weighing in. It's position: syndicated TV … Read the whole story

  • Dell Signed As Exclusive Advertiser For CNN Exchange

    CNN has struck its first exclusive charter ad deal with Dell computers for its new user-generated broadband CNN Exchange. Dell, which began running ads … Read the whole story

  • Product Placements Of The Week

    1 - Mercedes 2 - XM Radio 3 - Travelocity 4 - Costco 5 - OrbitzClick here to view these placements. Data and analysis … Read the whole story

  • Media Audit Unveils Radio Rollout Plan, Could Lead To Ratings Rift

    Spunky local market media research firm The Media Audit Monday announced plans for rolling out its so-called smart cell phone measurement system, assuming it … Read the whole story