MediaDailyNews
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
  • Disney Debuts D23: Pitches All Disney, All The Time

    Walt Disney has started up retail stores, broadcast and cable networks, theatrical movies and theme parks--but never, apparently, a community area for collectible/historical fans … Read the whole story

  • Media X: A Sober Suggestion

    Apparently, the proper response to monumental challenges is not imagination, innovation, boldness or daring, but sobriety. "Sober," is what all the good conferences are … Read the whole story

  • Off Course: Amex Closes 'Travel + Leisure Golf'

    The economic meltdown claimed another high-end victim in magazine land this week, with Tuesday's announcement from American Express Publishing that Travel & Leisure Golf … Read the whole story

  • Play Ball: Hearst-Argyle To Sell Share Of Arizona Diamondbacks

    Looking for every source of revenue it can find, a leading station group hasn't hit a home run, but a weak single. Hearst-Argyle has … Read the whole story

  • Screenvision Adds 675 Screens, NCM Reports Strong Results

    While other media are plodding or imploding, digital out-of-home video is steaming ahead with plans for expansion and positive earnings results. In the latest … Read the whole story

  • Hike! Versus Carries UFL Debut Season

    The latest would-be challenger to the NFL has signed a deal with Versus to carry its debut season this fall. The Comcast network will … Read the whole story

  • Posterscope U.S. Expands, Opens 2 Outposts

    Although much of the ad world is shrinking, Posterscope USA, a big buyer of outdoor space, is expanding. The Aegis Media-owned company is opening … Read the whole story

  • ABC Reality Shows Are 'Dancing'

    ABC's veteran reality shows are getting new life on Mondays this year. On the heels of its strong numbers for "The Bachelor" a week … Read the whole story

  • News Swap: 4 Big Tennessee Papers Share Content

    With newspapers under assault by competition from the Internet and the worst economic downturn in decades, an increasing number are sharing content to cut … Read the whole story