Peacock Parameters
While most traditional media companies have been faulted for embracing the Web too slowly, others have been indicted for their exuberance. Take NBCi. When many Networks were contemplating a homepage…
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Sports sites need to give 110%
Online sports coverage is redefining the rules and redrawing the lines when it comes to the competition. Internet sports arms for ABC, Fox and NBC will end up promoting, covering and essentially…
Kirch rescue of EM.TV hits impasse
Rescue talks between German media group Kirch and the troubled EM.TV & Merchandising appeared threatened late Monday as negotiators were at loggerheads on EM.TV reforms, a source close to the talks…
PBS incubates art to shell out
PBS is hatching an "Egg," turning WNET's critically praised arts showcase into a national half-hour weekly series. Program is one of several skeins and specials expected to bow on the pubcaster over…
Blockbuster, Enron pact with Motorola
Blockbuster Inc. and Enron Broadband Services have selected Motorola to manufacture the set-top box the companies will use in their video-on-demand service.
NFL playoff rumbles fumble ratings ball
The NFL's conference championship games on Sunday took a sharp ratings dive vs. the previous year, not boding too well for a Super Bowl matchup that is hardly generating a lot of early buzz -…
Journo Amanpour reups with CNN
CNN has locked up its star reporter Christiane Amanpour with a new contract, providing at least one bit of good news for the network as reports of massive employee cuts to CNN surface in the wake of…
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RTL out of German-market Premiere
European broadcasting giant RTL Group has sold its remaining 5% stake in pay TV web Premiere World to the Kirch Group, giving the German kingpin full control of the channel.
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WB ‘Popstars’ hits high note
The WB's "Popstars" hit a high ratings note in its initial outing Friday night, delivering what's likely the netlet's highest rating ever for the time period.
