Walt Disney Co. President/CEO Bob Iger, during the company's first-quarter fiscal earnings call, said Disney wants to participate in grabbing upfront dollars--but not necessarily … Read the whole story

Let's poke around this new Adweek, for which its editrix and her Nielsen masters (well, technically, a mistress), so deftly prepared us with their … Read the whole story

Katz Media Group is boosting its radio sales capabilities with a major expansion of its Clear Channel Katz Advantage marketing group. The expansion will … Read the whole story

Interpublic's Initiative Worldwide Tuesday officially named Tim Spengler president of Initiative USA, and Alan Cohen president of Initiative West and Worldwide Innovation. The reorganization, … Read the whole story

In what could be the first hint of a coming shakeup in the free, high-end luxury magazine market, Niche Media is buying Philadelphia Style. … Read the whole story

NBC Universal's Bravo Media and Oxygen Media are consolidating their TV research groups under one roof. Leading that new group will be Bravo research … Read the whole story

Connecticut-based Media Storm, which specializes in media accounts for cable networks, has inked an eight-figure deal to run interactive ads on DirecTV, the agency … Read the whole story

ESPN's new-media point person is shifting to NBC Universal in a role that includes global business strategy and new corporate investments. As president, business … Read the whole story

Wonya Y. Lucas has been named chief marketing officer of Discovery Communications. Read the whole story

In the midst of upgrading its programming, the Ion network has tapped Eleo Hensleigh, formerly of Disney's TV operations, to serve as CMO. The … Read the whole story