Media

NEW YORK, Nov. 7 -- Viacom Inc. (NYSE: VIA and VIA.B) and Network18 (through its Group company Global Broadcast News, GBN) today announced that they have completed the formation of their 50/50 joint venture in India called Viacom 18 Media Private Limited. The companies announced their plans for the joint venture in May 2007.    » read more »

November 06, 2007, NEW YORK – Time Warner Inc. (NYSE:TWX) today announced the appointment of John K. Martin as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Time Warner Inc., effective January 1, 2008. Currently serving as Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer of Time Warner Cable Inc., Mr. Martin will succeed Wayne H. Pace, who has announced his intention to retire at the end of this year.    » read more »

Tuesday, November 06, 2007 -- ABCNEWS.com increased unique visitors 21% in October 2007 versus the same time last year, to 15.7 million, according to ABC's measurements. ABCNEWS.com saw 150.8 million page views, up 19% from the previous month and 9% year-to-year.    » read more »

NEW YORK, Nov. 7 -- MTV Networks (MTVN), a unit of Viacom (NYSE: VIA, VIA.B), today announced the promotion of Laura Molen to Senior Vice President, Advertising Sales for the VH1 suite of brands and The N. Both VH1 and The N are a part of the company's Ad Sales cluster under the leadership of Sean Moran, which includes MTV, Logo, The N, VH1 and related sub-brands. Previously, Molen was Vice President, National Sales Manager, for VH1.    » read more »

Longtime Digital Creative Exec Assumes Management Role

NEW YORK, November 7, 2007 -- COMEDY CENTRAL® has promoted Paul Beddoe-Stephens to vice president, digital media, it was announced by Erik Flannigan, executive vice president, digital media, MTV Networks’ Entertainment Group, to whom Beddoe-Stephens reports. Based in the comedy network’s New York offices, Beddoe-Stephens had been senior director, design & editorial, of the department.    » read more »

11.07.2007 -- CBS today announced it is utilizing Facebook Ads to tap into an online community of "The Amazing Race" fans while attracting new viewers through targeted outreach, word-of-mouth referrals, and viral campaigns aimed at enabling fans to introduce the show to their friends, and their friends' friends. The building of the online community around "The Amazing Race" will be done via a "The Amazing Race" Facebook Page which will include interactive content tied to the program.    » read more »

November 5, 2007 -- José Ramón Fernández, long considered an institution in Mexican sports journalism, will join ESPN’s Spanish-language commentary team, it was announced today by Norby Williamson, executive vice president of Production. José Ramón will make his debut Tuesday, November 6 alongside Fernando Palomo and Mario Kempes as commentator for the UEFA Champions League match featuring Olympiacos vs. Real Madrid at 2:30 p.m. ET. Sunday, November 11, will mark José Ramón’s first appearance as host of ESPN’s Mexican soccer news and information program Fútbol Picante.    » read more »

- Stacey Kaufman Promoted to Vice President, Digital Marketing
- Tony Zito Becomes Vice President, The N Online

10/31/07 -- Zazzle, the only on-demand retail platform to offer billions of retail quality, one-of-a-kind products shipped within 24 hours, today announced the availability of artist-based products from Warner Music Group's (NYSE: WMG) award-winning artists.    » read more »

Adult Swim Extends 2007 Streak to 10 Straight Months

October 30, 2007 -- Adult Swim raised the delivery bar once more in October with an all-time total day delivery record for ad-supported basic cable with adults 18-34, according to preliminary data from Nielsen Media Research. Year to date, Adult Swim has ranked #1 in total day delivery of adults 18-34 for ten months, and #1 among adults 18-24 and men 18-24 across the year. The late-night network ranked #2 in total day delivery of men 18-34, behind ESPN.    » read more »

USA Network Exec Assumes Post At COMEDY CENTRAL® In New York

October 31, 2007 -- What happened when 5 single women embarked on a blind dating adventure in New York City to find love and romance? For the last six weeks, essence.com–-the online home of Essence magazine—has captivated an audience of millions with the first-ever online reality dating series, 30 Dates in 30 Days.    » read more »

October 30, 2007 -- Jeff Blatt has been named Chief Executive Officer of Synapse Group, Inc., it was announced today by John Squires, Executive Vice President of Time Inc. Jeff succeeds Jon Ellenthal, who is leaving Synapse to become President of a new business venture at the R&D firm Walker Digital run by priceline.com founder Jay Walker. Blatt's appointment is effective immediately.    » read more »

October 29, 2007 -- Warner Bros. Domestic Television Distribution has sold The Bonnie Hunt Show – the highly anticipated new syndicated talk program from acclaimed comedy writer, producer, director and performer Bonnie Hunt – to a rock solid base of strong affiliated stations comprising over 55% of the United States for a fall 2008 launch. The one-hour daily strip from Telepictures Productions has been cleared in 15 of the top 20 U.S. television markets, it was announced today by Ken Werner, President, Warner Bros. Domestic Television Distribution (WBDTD).    » read more »

October 29, 2007 -- The CW Network continues to score double-digit viewership increases with the inclusion of DVR playback, according to Nielsen Live Plus Seven Day ratings for the week of 10/8/07.

Overall, The CW's primetime weekly average was bolstered 20% in women 18-34 (1.86rtg v. 1.55rtg) and 20% in adults 18-34 (1.48 v. 1.23) according to Nielsen live-plus 7 day ratings vs. live only viewing. The CW also posted the largest percent gains for its weekly primetime average (19%, 1.34rtg v. 1.13rtg) of any network in adults 18-49.    » read more »