MediaPost Publications - MediaDailyNews 07/03/2009

Nielsen Delays People Meters In Baltimore, Cites 'Very Difficult' Digital Conversion
by Joe Mandese
Nielsen Thursday officially announced the launch of local people meter service in Portland, OR, and Pittsburgh, replacing its "set meter" service in those markets, … Read the whole story
Wall Street Downgrades Madison Avenue Stocks, Economy Takes Toll On Holding Companies
by Joe Mandese
The economic crisis is taking a toll on some of the world's largest agency holding companies. Analysts at Citigroup downgraded shares of WPP Group, … Read the whole story

Retrans, Net Fees Crucial To TV's Bottom Line
by Wayne Friedman
Retransmission and Internet revenues can't climb fast enough for TV stations. But in a few years, both will be contributing significantly to stations' coffers. … Read the whole story
Batter Up: Spanish Beisbol Adds MLB Affiliates
by Erik Sass
The Spanish Beisbol Network is expanding its platform with new affiliate relationships with the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, Calif., New York Yankees and … Read the whole story
Mag Bag: 279 Mags Fold In First Half of '09
by Erik Sass
While there were a considerable number of new launches, with 187 new titles debuting in the first half of the year, 2009 has seen … Read the whole story