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  • June 2008

    • NBC's Olympic Ad Sales Lag

      newser  |  New York Post  |  Jun 4, 08 2:19 PM CDT

      NBC's Olympic Ad Sales Lag

      With the Beijing Games just more than two months away, NBC is still well short of Olympics advertising sales goals, the New York Post reports. Though the network says sales are strong, sources say it's between $150 million and $300 million off, with pro-Tibet protests and the slow economy keeping advertisers on the sidelines ahead of the Aug. 8 opening ceremonies. More »

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      China  • 2008 Beijing Olympics  • advertising  • NBC  • Olympic Games  • TV networks  • advertising sales

  • May 2008

    • Networks Aiming to Rein in RedLasso

      newser  |  CNET  |  May 21, 08 3:50 PM CDT

      Networks Aiming to Rein in RedLasso

      Three of the big networks are trying to get a handle on video syndication website RedLasso, cNet reports. The site records and indexes clips from TV and radio shows, making it easy for bloggers to share and embed them. NBC, CBS and Fox News have issued a cease-and-desist letter ordering the site to stop using their material without permission. More »

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      television  • NBC  • Fox  • copyright  • blogging  • online videos  • copyright infringement  • TV networks  • web video

    • Pentagon Emails Detail TV Propaganda Plans

      newser  |  Salon  |  May 10, 08 4:23 PM CDT

      Pentagon Emails Detail TV Propaganda Plans

      Need more proof that the Pentagon coached ostensibly impartial military analysts about what to say on TV? In Salon, Glenn Greenwald reveals emails from one top defense staffer who suggested developing a core group of insiders who are “most reliably friendly” and that “we can count on to carry our water.” A Rumseld aide agreed, adding, "We're already doing a lot of this." The allegations first surfaced in a New York Times investigative piece. More »

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      Pentagon  • military  • Donald Rumsfeld  • media coverage  • Department of Defense  • TV networks

  • April 2008

    • Writers Strike Fallout Lingers Behind the Scenes

      newser  |  Los Angeles Times  |  Apr 28, 08 3:57 PM CDT

      Writers Strike Fallout Lingers Behind the Scenes

      Even though the writers’ strike ended 2 month ago, TV production crew members are still working less than usual and feeling the financial burn, the LA Times reports. The networks took a cautious approach after the strike, putting many shows on hold until next season and ordering fewer episodes of those that returned. Location permits are down 43% from last year. More »

    • More Than Ever Like To Watch on Web

      newser  |  CNET  |  Apr 16, 08 4:00 PM CDT

      More Than Ever Like To Watch on Web

      US Internet users watched 10 billion online videos in February, cNet reports, with statistics released by ComScore showing a 66% gain from February 2006. Unsurprisingly, Google’s video sites (chiefly YouTube) accounted for 35.4% of the 10 billion views, the largest portion for any one site. More »

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      Google  • YouTube  • MySpace  • News Corp  • online videos  • TV networks  • web video

  • January 2008

    • Race Covered More Than Past 4 Combined

      newser  |  Politico  |  Jan 3, 08 12:52 PM CST

      Race Covered More Than Past 4 Combined

      The nightly network newscasts allotted more minutes to the presidential campaign in 2007 than they did in the pre-election years of 2003, 1999, 1995 and 1991—combined. The big three stations have all seen anchor changes since the last round, but Politico divines other reasons for the rise in airtime. There’s no incumbent running, several hopefuls qualify as celebrities, and Obama and Clinton are groundbreaking candidates. More »

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      Barack Obama  • Hillary Clinton  • election 2008  • Brian Williams  • George Stephanopoulos  • TV networks

  • December 2007

    • 'Heroes' Can't Save NBC From Ad Refunds

      newser  |  Wall Street Journal  |  Dec 12, 07 12:49 PM CST

      'Heroes' Can't Save NBC From Ad Refunds

      With a lack of fall blockbusters keeping its ratings down and the writers' strike jeopardizing current and future offerings, NBC is giving money back to advertisers for prime time underperformers, the Wall Street Journal reports. Typically, networks give advertisers additional spots—“make goods"—when shows fail to draw. Analysts say NBC is wise to act now rather than risk falling into a bigger hole. More »

    • Anchors Squirm in HDTV's Glare

      newser  |  Baltimore Sun  |  Dec 4, 07 7:45 PM CST

      Anchors Squirm in HDTV's Glare

      As HD takes hold, TV personalities face a new challenge: namely, hiding that zit in magnified resolution. Makeup techniques that traditionally hid flaws have become as obvious as the blemishes themselves, the Baltimore Sun reports. And, er, seasoned anchors worry the improvements could shift focus from content to complexion, forcing stations to seek youthful replacements. More »

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      HDTV  • TV shows  • TV networks  • Anderson Cooper  • local news

  • July 2007

    • TV Networks Twitter About New Service

      newser  |  Wall Street Journal  |  Jul 16, 07 9:36 AM CDT

      TV Networks Twitter About New Service

      TV networks, always on the prowl for new marketing ploys, are tapping into Twitter.  Using the popular 140-word-or-less free instant messaging service, fans can receive (very) short updates and promotions from their favorite shows by text message or email. The twitter-sphere is still relatively small—there were only 370,000 users in June—but marketing execs say they're investing in early adapters. More »

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      marketing  • TV networks  • twitter

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