MediaDailyNews
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
  • Conan Goes Cable: Comic Heads To TBS

    In a stunning move, late-night comedy host Conan O'Brien is going to cable network TBS. O'Brien's show will start in November at 11 p.m., … Read the whole story

  • Nielsen Breaks 4th Wall: Releases Report Comparing Place-Based With Traditional TV

    In a move that will enable the burgeoning digital out-of-home media marketplace - especially place-based video networks - to be planned and bought alongside … Read the whole story

  • Mobile TV Watchers Drink In 'Buzzed' PSA

    TV stations are moving ahead with more mobile TV test efforts. The latest is a special public service announcement of an anti-drunk driving campaign … Read the whole story

  • ABC TV Taps Richman As SVP, Prime-Time Sales

    A former Lifetime executive is now a sales chief for the ABC TV Network. Debbie Richman has been named senior vice president of prime-time … Read the whole story

  • Zinio Mag Reader Is Top iPad App

    There was something to all the talk about iPad being a publishing savior. Zinio, which creates digital versions of magazines for print publishers, revealed … Read the whole story

  • Ong Books Berth On Travel Channel

    Scripps Networks has tapped a top executive of a Hong Kong venture to lead the Travel Channel, where it recently took control. Laureen Ong, … Read the whole story

  • Canoe Ventures Taps Advisory Board

    Canoe Ventures, the 2-year-old initiative from the largest cable operators, has put together an advisory board. The company promises to launch a national interactive … Read the whole story

  • Most News Execs Fear Going Bust By 2020

    The news business is in a bad way, judging by the latest revenue figures from the Newspaper Association of America. And by a Pew … Read the whole story