MediaDailyNews
Thursday, August 21, 2008
  • Addressable TV Ad Developer Hits Target, Creates Open Standard For Advertisers

    In what could be a major breakthrough for the burgeoning addressable TV advertising marketplace, a leading developer has created an open standard that will … Read the whole story

  • 'Home'-less: Hachette Closes Shelter Title

    The slowing economy has claimed another big consumer magazine, with Hachette Filipacchi's announcement that it will suspend publication of Home magazine after its October … Read the whole story

  • Allan To Head MediaCom Worldwide

    The head of GroupM's UK operations will take over global operations for one of the umbrella group's agencies. Stephen Allan, CEO of GroupM UK, … Read the whole story

  • Alpha Bail: Brownridge Exits As 'Maxim' Publisher

    Kent Brownridge is stepping down as CEO of Alpha Media Group, which publishes Maxim and Blender magazines. He will be succeeded by Stephen Duggan, … Read the whole story

  • New LA Times Publisher Upbeat, But Watch Out

    Eddy Hartenstein, formerly the boss of DirecTV, sounds optimistic about his new role as publisher and CEO of the Los Angeles Times. In a … Read the whole story

  • Verizon Lures Viewers With Fishing Network

    Verizon's telco TV service has begun offering a 24-hour network devoted entirely to fishing to its New York-area customers, including those in parts of … Read the whole story

  • Cosmo TV Ups Canadian Distribution

    Hearst's international Cosmopolitan TV network, carrying the brand of one of its flagship publications, has increased its distribution to some 5 million homes in … Read the whole story

  • Circuit City Aids Digital Transition

    Looking to help sales and provide a public service, Circuit City has set up a toll-free line to provide information to consumers who may … Read the whole story