MediaDailyNews
Friday, August 1, 2008
  • Car Trouble: Big Auto Stalls

    There is no end in sight for struggling American automakers and bankruptcy--despite its possible taint to brand image--is a distinct possibility, according to analysts … Read the whole story

  • CBS: Syndie Up, Outdoor Thrives, But Ad Revs Drop

    CBS Corp.'s financial results inched up in the second quarter--helped in large part from improved TV revenues, and in particular, strong results from TV … Read the whole story

  • Brandtique: Sweet 'N Low, 'Swingtown'

    Who knew Sweet 'N Low had any marketing budget to speak of--not with Splenda acting as a Wal-Mart to its Five and Dime? But … Read the whole story

  • Cablevision: 2Q Revs Rise 13%, Thwarts Competition

    Media stocks have been hammered for months, but for the second day in a row, a cable system company has strongly bucked that trend. … Read the whole story

  • Nielsen Strikes Deal To Offer Demo Details For Mobile

    Unwilling to fall behind in its efforts to measure video consumption anywhere, Nielsen has reached a deal that allows it to provide advertisers not … Read the whole story

  • Mosko Tapped As Sony TV Prez

    A week after receiving two high-profile Emmy nominations, Sony has signed Steve Mosko to a new long-term contract as president of its TV production … Read the whole story

  • Channel M Creates Online Content for WaMu

    In another example of the blurring lines between place-based and online video, Channel M is creating original content for a new live entertainment-themed portal … Read the whole story

  • Mag Bag: MPA Sues Magazine-Sharing Site

    In the latest iteration of possibly illegal digital content-sharing, a new Web site, Mygazines.com, allows members to share digital editions of magazines; in essence … Read the whole story