Two possibly interrelated moves signal a profound shift for the world's biggest retailer. They may also signal a fundamental shift in the power of … Read the whole story

Tuesday afternoon, when Carat CEO David Verklin took a meeting with the co-author of a new consumer-oriented book about media he has secretly been … Read the whole story

For all the reasons that have been chronicled endlessly elsewhere, from big media consolidation to partisan journalism, the news business is now occupied territory. … Read the whole story

Usually, when the CEO of a major U.S. corporation goes missing for a protracted period of time, it stirs some speculation about their hold … Read the whole story

"Daisy." "Morning In America." Willie Horton. Swift Boats. Michael J. Fox? Have Republicans been betrayed by their conservative "Family Ties" stalwart Alex P. Keaton? … Read the whole story

Traditional chalkboards bearing ski advisories at ski lifts are being replaced by ad-supported wireless LED billboards this season, giving advertisers a chance to target … Read the whole story

In a new media effort beginning this week, consumer electronics giant Canon will turn the stage on moviegoers, pointing the camera at them. Actually, … Read the whole story

The top executive at Hearst-Argyle, one of NBC's top affiliate groups, suggested Thursday that well-publicized plans to slash costs at the network could hurt … Read the whole story

NBC Universal has tapped Seth Winter to head sales for its sports and Olympic properties, a position that includes oversight of events, such as … Read the whole story

Radio broadcasters are coming under increased pressure from advertisers to provide electronic measurement data. So the Radio Advisory Council is putting pressure on both … Read the whole story

Comcast Corp. witnessed a big jump in third-quarter profits--much of it from strong subscriber growth and tax gains from purchases and trading of cable … Read the whole story

ABC pulled another solid Wednesday victory, although having Fox's World Series game rained out probably helped. CBS held steady, while NBC comedies slipped in … Read the whole story

A former editor in chief at the Source won $15.5 million in damages from the magazine in her lawsuit for wrongful termination, the New … Read the whole story