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Genachowski: Spectrum Crisis Not Immediate, But Planning For It Should Be
Need to tackle demand for mobile...
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‘Oprah’ Departure Shouldn’t Be Financial Hit For CBS, Stations
CBS expected to lose less than $50 million in distribution fees when show signs off in...
Remillard Named Exec Producer 'C-SPAN's Washington Journal'
Is former producer at Fox...
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Twentieth Century Fox
OWN Sets Sights on Cable’s Own Oprah Demo
The Oprah Winfrey Network prepares to enter a competitive media landscape catering to...
Boucher, Pence Back Senate Version of Shield Bill
Reps. want passage without further amendment; Republicans still raise...
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The Shield
Lifetime, '20/20' To Present Half-Hour Rihanna Special
'Rihanna Speaks Out' to detail singer's life; will feature portions of Sawyer...
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Diane Sawyer
20/20
Lifetime
Primetime Ratings: CBS Ends ABC's Thursday Winning Streak
'Survivor,' 'Mentalist' propel...
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Stations Plot Life After Oprah
Stations that have benefited handsomely from airing Oprah are brainstorming what to do with her...
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Oprah Winfrey
Pacquiao/Cotto Fight Brings In $70 Million
1.25 million buys highest performing pay-per-view of...
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Verizon Chief: Hulu Will Be Over In Two Years
Seidenberg says technology will make it irrelevant; happy to pay...
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Oprah Winfrey Announces the End of Her Syndicated Show
Winfrey closes Nov. 20 broadcast with announcement: "I love this show enough to know when to...
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Oprah Winfrey
New York Considers Resolution Backing Net Neutrality
City council resolution says Net "in jeopardy" until rules...
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Analysis: Oprah's Exit Leaves Stations, Syndicators with Big Choices
With money, time slots free, newscasts and 'Oprah' spin-offs among likely heirs...
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Oprah Winfrey
Analysis: End of 'Oprah' Means Loss, Opportunity for Stations
Winfrey's decision to leave syndication spells end of lucrative era--and new chance for stations...
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Oprah Winfrey
OWN To Launch In January 2011
Oprah is expected to take an active role in appearing on the network in a variety of new...
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Oprah Winfrey
January Jones
Minority Journalists Want Strong Net Neutrality Rules
Want to drum up support for the FCC's proposed codification and expansion of FCC network...
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FCC
Oprah to Leave Syndication in 2011
Announcement to come on Nov. 20...
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Oprah Winfrey
NBC's 'Chuck' Returns Jan. 10
Network orders three more episodes of freshman series...
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Chuck
Cable News Ratings: Palin Interview Boost 'Hannity' Ratings
4.2 million viewers tuned in for her Nov. 18...
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Sarah Palin
Cable News Ratings: Palin Interview Boosts 'Hannity' Ratings
4.2 million viewers tuned in for her Nov. 18...
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Sarah Palin
Levin Seeks More Clarification From NAB
Needs more info on issues related to the impact of spectrum allocations on retrans consent...
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A Comcast-Backed Telemundo Could Grow Hispanic TV Marketplace
Comcast’s imminent deal to acquire a majority stake in NBC Universalmay change the balance...
Justice Says FCC Video Service For Deaf Defrauded Out Of $60M
Service allows deaf to communicate with hearing people over video...
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Univision Names Building for Ray Rodriguez
Network thanks former president for his illustrious...
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Ray Park
Univision
Cyrus Wants Ion to Reconsider $250 Mil Bid
Creditor says minority ownership situation is...
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Miley Cyrus
MTV Taps A Pair Of Programming Execs
Tseckares, Bolosh to be VP of special programming and production and VP of series development,...
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TV's Could Be Interfering With TV Reception
NAB, CEA advising to keep keep indoor antennas away from TV...
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American Cable Association Supports Mediacom in Retrans Fight With Sinclair
ACA wants FCC to look into effect of local marketing agreements on retrans...
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FCC
ABC.com Orders ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ Web Series
First episode of Seattle Grace: On Call to premiere Nov....
Shareholders Approve Liberty Entertainment Spin-Off
Liberty Starz should begin trading...
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Fox Business Reaches Agreement With Cablevision to Add 3 Million N.Y. Subs
Network will be available in suburban N.Y, N.J and Conn. on Nov....
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Primetime Ratings: 'Minds' Powers CBS Victory in Ratings
ABC's comedy block holds strong on...
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Local Community Radio Act Approved by Commerce Committee
Act allows LPFM stations to share spectrum with full -power...
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Commerce Committee Approves Espinel For IP Enforcement Post
"IP czar" would coordinate enforcement of laws by various government...
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Garth Ancier Leaving BBC Worldwide America
BBC Worldwide America President Garth Ancier will step down from his post in March 2010 and...
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BBC
Senate Judiciary Punts Again On Shield Law Again
Leahy recesses markup hearing, warns Republicans bill could go directly to...
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Jude Law
Senate Judiciary Punts Again On Shield Law
Leahy recesses markup hearing, warns Republicans bill could go directly to...
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Drama
The Shield
Jude Law
Vivendi: No Decision Yet on NBCU Stake
Vivendi CFO Philippe Capron speaks out amid speculation that Comcast-G.E. deal will be done by...
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Senate Passes Satellite Reauthorization Bill
Bill still has to be reconciled with House version before end of...
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House
Fox Renews Watermark Deal
Will expand deal with USA Video Interactive for anti-piracy...
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Deal
Sports Business Journal, Sporting News Name Top Broadcasters
CBS college football analyst Gary Danielson heads the...
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CBS
Spot Runner Unveils Web-Based Ad Platform
Pitches “Malibu” system to both advertisers,...
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Sources: McCaskill To Stand Down From Proposed DirecTV Carriage Mandate
Is expected to substitute an amendment that calls for a study of delivering local TV station...
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Alisen Down
NAB: HD Is Driver, Retrans Is Beneficiary
Brodcasters say they need HD particulary for live sports and viewers now expect no less than...
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Minnie Driver
Broadcasters: We Need Full Spectrum to Get Full Retrans Value
FCC told broadcasters need all allocations for leverage in retrans...
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