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Monday, March 16, 2009
  • Ad Market Drops In 2008, Cable Registers Uptick
    by David Goetzl

    Despite the successful summer Olympics and record political spending, the ad market still saw a 2.6% drop last year, according to Nielsen. Only cable … Read the whole story

  • COMMENTARY
    Dear Bev: What Do You Think About Handwritten Thank You Notes As A Follow Up To An Interview?
    by Beverly Weinstein

    My first instinct is that handwritten anything is outdated. But I decided to check with a cross section of hiring managers to get their … Read the whole story

  • Impaired: 3 Radio Groups Report Rev Declines
    by Erik Sass

    Three midsized radio groups reported declines in their fourth-quarter revenues, reflecting the effects of a steep economic downturn and a secular decline in radio … Read the whole story

  • Fox Won't Repeat TV Ad Reductions
    by Wayne Friedman

    Fox's "remote free TV" effort this year--which drastically cuts advertising time in two new prime-time shows, "Fringe" and "Dollhouse"--is not likely to continue next … Read the whole story

  • Dramatic Import: NBC Unveils Summer Lineup
    by David Goetzl

    Summer nights filled with reruns are moving further into the rear-view mirror. NBC unveiled much of its summer lineup Friday, which offers multiple original … Read the whole story

  • Rx: Clooney Lifts 'ER' Ratings
    by Wayne Friedman

    George Clooney's somewhat secret return to "ER" helped NBC on Thursday night--but not enough. Some analysts suspect the network kept his presence a little … Read the whole story