MediaDailyNews
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
  • Drive Thru: IPG, GM Agree On Payment
    by David Goetzl

    Interpublic Group has reached an agreement with the bankrupt General Motors on how much the failed automaker still owes it, according to a court … Read the whole story

  • COMMENTARY
    Media X: Knee-Jerked Around
    by Jack Feuer

    It's gratifying to see buyers and sellers band together to bust the Nielsen monolith. Predictably, the media agencies that are joining this fellowship are … Read the whole story

  • Red Ink: Monthly Mags Down 21%
    by Erik Sass

    September brought no relief for beleaguered consumer magazines, which saw ad pages tumble 23.6% for the month and 21.2% for the third quarter, compared … Read the whole story

  • Drink Up: Cable Alcohol Ads Reaching Teens
    by Wayne Friedman

    Are alcohol TV commercials creating a problem for teens? Maybe not all of TV is to blame. Cable TV, in particular, could be a … Read the whole story

  • AutoTrader Inks Deal With Cox Media, 'AJC'
    by Karl Greenberg

    AutoTrader.com, an online marketplace for used and new cars, has signed deals with Atlanta-based Cox Media Group and The Atlanta Journal-Constitution to provide listings … Read the whole story

  • Cable Ratings: 'Closer', 'Raw' Grab Top Spots
    by Wayne Friedman

    TNT's "The Closer" proved to be the big hitter again this week among all cable shows -- and then some. WWE Entertainment's "Monday Night … Read the whole story

  • Posterscope Adds New Outposts, Expands Into Vegas, Miami
    by Joe Mandese

    At a time when it seems like Madison Avenue might be contracting, Aegis Group Tuesday announced a major expansion of its Posterscope operations in … Read the whole story