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Ad Alert: Affluent Viewership Up Among Big Four

MediaPost Communications | 7 minutes ago

Overall ratings may not be thriving, but more wealthy people are watching the major networks this season. So far, 11% more upscale viewers are tuning in to the Big Four, a figure propelled by a huge jump at Fox. Among 18-to-49s in $100,000-plus homes, rating points are a combined 14.7 compared to a 13.2 last year, according to one measure. That comes as overall ratings for the Big Four are flat, at an estimated 12.5, marking a silver lining for networks.... (more)


Bond increased for man accused of taping reporter

San Jose Mercury News (Calif.) | 13 minutes ago

LOS ANGELESA judge has increased bond to $100,000 for an Illinois insurance executive accused of secretly making nude videos of ESPN reporter Erin Andrews.... (more)


Vivendi, GE agree to interim payment on NBCU stake

Yahoo! | 15 minutes ago

NEW YORK (Reuters) ? Vivendi SA and General Electric have agreed that Vivendi will be paid close to one-third of the value of its NBC Universal stake, although a value for the stake itself is still being negotiated, a person familiar with the matter said.... (more)


Lou Dobbs mulls run for White House, Senate

Yahoo! | 18 minutes ago

PHOENIX (Reuters) ? A week after abruptly quitting his longtime job as a CNN television news host and commentator, Lou Dobbs said on Thursday he is considering career options including possible runs for the White House or U.S. Senate.... (more)


Cablevision will distribute Fox Business Network

Yahoo! | 18 minutes ago

NEW YORK (Reuters) ? Cable television operator Cablevision Systems Corp will distribute News Corp's Fox Business Network in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut, Fox said on Thursday.... (more)


NBC reality series cooks up serious competition

Yahoo! | 18 minutes ago

LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) ? NBC has ordered an ambitious culinary competition series with a prize that is among the biggest in reality show history.... (more)


List of top 15 cable shows in Nielsen ratings

Yahoo! | 20 minutes ago

Rankings for the top 15 programs on cable networks as compiled by the Nielsen Co. for the week of Nov. 9-15. Day and start time (EST) are in parentheses:... (more)


Winfrey: Prayer, careful thought influenced exit

Yahoo! | 20 minutes ago

CHICAGO ? Holding back tears, Oprah Winfrey told her studio audience Friday that she would end her show in 2011 after a quarter-century on the air, saying prayer and careful thought led her to her decision.... (more)


Oprah's departure presents problem for TV stations

Yahoo! | 22 minutes ago

CHICAGO ? For more than two decades, Oprah Winfrey has been the inspirational, change-your-life champion who reigned over daytime television much like Johnny Carson once ruled late night.... (more)


Block NBC/Comcast deal to protect consumer choice

Seattle Times, The | 57 minutes ago

The Obama administration ought to flex some regulatory muscle to protect the variety of media choice consumers enjoy, writes Editorial Page Editor Ryan Blethen. For starters, the administration should block the sale of NBC Universal to Comcast Corp.... (more)




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