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  • 2011—Year In Review: Revisit the year’s top developments in business, programming, journalism, technology, regulation and more.
  • Audience Measurement: The state of ratings is examined in three parts: an interview with the head of the Media Ratings Council; the growing presence of Rentrak; and the search for a better local ratings currency.
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  • Remembering 9/11: TVNewsCheck looks back 10 years after the attacks with a series of five articles.
  • TOP 30 TV STATION GROUPS: Fox Television Stations is No. 1 in the revenue-based rankings, followed by the groups of the other major broadcast networks: CBS, NBC and ABC, with Tribune rounding out the top five.

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NBCU In Multiplatform Deal With Michelle Beadle
TVNewsCheck, May 21, 2012, 4:48 PM EDT
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NBCU Pitches Digital As Complement To TV
Advertising Age, May 2, 2012, 2:39 PM EDT
The NewFront digital upfront presentations were conceived to mimic the traditional TV upfronts, where networks try to interest advertisers in buying huge amounts of ad inventory for the coming year. But NBC Universal didn't want its digital upfront to step on its traditional presentations either, so its pitch for 60 digital properties included no show screenings, relatively few celebrities and lots of concepts. Link | Add comment
NBCU Launching Universal Games Network
Hollywood Reporter, May 2, 2012, 5:58 AM EDT
The new aggregate mobile, casual and social gaming site will reach over 115 million consumers when it debuts this fall. Link | Add comment
NBCU Makes Key Sales Promotions
TVNewsCheck, Mar 12, 2012, 1:11 PM EDT
Jim Hoffman, John Kelly and Seth Winter upped to executive vice presidents. Full Story | Add comment
NBCU Debuts Multiplatform, Bilingual Offering
TVNewsCheck, Feb 15, 2012, 5:40 PM EST
Telemundo and iVillage team on iVillage Mujer De Hoy. Editor Jessica Serrano will regularly appear on Telemundo’s morning show Levantate, highlighting stories from a Latina perspective. Full Story | Add comment
TV Execs Visit FCC Over Public Interest Rules
Media Bistro, Feb 9, 2012, 3:02 PM EST
Executives from News Corp., NBCUniversal, the Walt Disney Co. and the National Association of Broadcasters met with officials at the FCC on Monday to express their displeasure at proposed public interest rules that would force TV networks to share details online about political advertising, including the rates that political campaigns pay for ad time. Link | Add comment
NBCU's ‘Trisha’ Cleared In 75% Of U.S.
TVNewsCheck, Jan 30, 2012, 5:44 AM EST
The new conflict resolution talker adds major markets to the 27 midsize ones it locked in last year as it moves toward a fall syndication debut. Full Story | Add comment
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A Year Later: Comcast Walked Its NBC Talk
TVNewsCheck, Jan 27, 2012, 3:33 PM EST
When Comcast first announced its plans a year ago to buy NBC Universal from General Electric, the experts felt it was the cable networks, not NBC and its television stations, that Comcast really wanted. There was across-the-board gnashing of teeth about what would happen to NBC. But Comcast executives assured regulators and tried to persuade the experts that that wasn't the case. They really believed in broadcasting, they said. They looked forward to reinvigorating the business and restoring the Peacock's colors. And over the past 12 months, Comcast has shown that it meant everything it said. Full Story | Comments (7)
Jimmy Fallon, NBCU Sued Over 'Gender Bias'
Hollywood Reporter, Jan 26, 2012, 5:58 AM EST
NATPE 2012
Retrans Top Of Mind For NBCU’s Harbert
TVNewsCheck, Jan 23, 2012, 5:34 PM EST
NBC strategy is unlike other retrans deals, in which TV stations are paid a fee by cable operators, satellite operators and telcos. Harbert wants NBC to negotiate those deals for all its affiliates and stations, essentially negotiating by proxy for all of them. He wants NBC to keep a set percentage of that money. “We believe that, with scale, we can maximize revenue,” he says. “I’m not sure I have the answer how to do that, yet. But I’m working on it.” Full Story | Comments (1)
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NBC Scraps Plan for Huge L.A. News Facility
MediaBistro, Jan 4, 2012, 2:54 PM EST
NBCUniversal has decided to kill an ambitious plan to develop an office development and news production facility in the Universal City section of Los Angeles. Link | Comments (1)
NBCU Taps Shea As CMO, Integrated Media
Hollywood Reporter, Nov 16, 2011, 2:24 PM EST
MTV Networks veteran John Shea has joined NBCUniversal's Entertainment & Digital Networks and Integrated Media division as executive VP and CMO of integrated media. The content creator and marketing executive will report directly to Lauren Zalaznick, who is chairman of the unit. Link | Add comment
Official: Yaccarino To Head NBCU Digital Sales
MediaPost, Oct 31, 2011, 2:45 PM EDT
NBCUniversal has officially found a new head of digital ad sales in Linda Yaccarino, the company confirmed today. As previously rumored, Yaccarino — who recently left Turner Entertainment, where she served as COO and EVP of ad sales, marketing and acquisitions — is replacing Dave Cassaro. Link | Add comment
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WNJU Adding More News, Staff, New Studio
New York Daily News, Oct 31, 2011, 7:22 AM EDT
Changes are afoot at the NBC Universal Telemundo station in New York. A new local public affairs show, Enfoque Nueva York (Focus on New York) will launch Nov. 6 at 11 p.m. A news studio is under construction and, in January, the station will return weekend newscasts to the lineup. Link | Add comment
Set-Top Data Offers Upscale Demo Info
MediaPost, Oct 6, 2011, 7:59 AM EDT
A top CNBC researcher suggested Wednesday that set-top-box data can offer more stable measurement for upscale viewers, since it is drawn from a larger sample size than a Nielsen panel. The matter is of particular interest to CNBC as it looks to attract advertisers willing to pay a premium to reach wealthier viewers. Link | Add comment
NBC Moves 'Chuck,' 'Grimm' Back A Week
HitFix, Sep 30, 2011, 5:26 PM EDT
NBCUniversal Names Allan Cohen Controller
TVNewsCheck, Sep 9, 2011, 12:56 PM EDT
NBCU Names Stuart Epstein New CFO
TVNewsCheck, Sep 7, 2011, 4:58 PM EDT
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KNBC's Robinson To Head Diversity AT NBCU
TVNewsCheck, Aug 3, 2011, 3:46 PM EDT
Craig Robinson, who succeeds Paula Madison as NBCU's chief diversity officer, will stay on as GM of the NBC Los Angeles O&O until a successor can be found. Full Story | Comments (1)
Amazon In Video Streaming Deal With NBCU
New York Times, Jul 29, 2011, 6:20 AM EDT
Amazon announced a deal for access to part of Universal's film library, its second such pact in streaming video in as many weeks. The attention around its content acquisitions suggests a budding rivalry with Netflix and a strategy of stocking up on films and TV shows for the tablet computer that the company is developing. Link | Add comment
NBC, Comcast Adopt Dynamic Ads For VOD
MediaPost, Jul 26, 2011, 2:57 PM EDT
Moving toward a world of complete TV messaging targeting, Comcast and NBC Universal have adopted dynamic ad insertion for the company's video-on-demand programming. Dynamic ad insertion allows for advertisements to be easily changed at any time. Link | Add comment
NBCU Launches Private Ad Exchange
MediaPost, Jul 22, 2011, 7:54 AM EDT
NBC Universal is getting into the private digital ad exchange business. NBCU says the move is to reduce the reliance on third-party ad exchanges -- which have been criticized for driving down CPM user pricing. This move would help NBC's family of sites and premium video digital site, Hulu, of which NBC Universal is a partner. Link | Add comment
news Analysis
Why The Studios Might Sell Hulu
Hollywood Reporter, Jun 23, 2011, 5:51 AM EDT
Despite Hulu's success as a streamer of premium content, insiders and analysts aren't surprised that Disney, News Corp. and NBCUniversal are at least considering selling their stakes in the asset. Link | Add comment
Kini Named NBCU SVP, Strategic Planning
TVNewsCheck, Jun 16, 2011, 6:02 PM EDT
General Mills Backs NBCU 'Healthy' Initiative
MediaPost, May 24, 2011, 8:13 AM EDT
General Mills has returned as a sponsor of NBC Universal's second annual "Healthy Week," May 21-27. General Mills is focusing on its Yoplait brand, which will feature short messages and program content, as well as TV commercials. All will run on Oxygen, Style, USA Network and Bravo. There will also be interstitials programs on E! and segments on The Weather Channel. Link | Add comment
news analysis
Comcast Made Rare PR Misstep In Baker Hire
Los Angeles Times, May 24, 2011, 7:17 AM EDT
Comcast Corp. was masterful when it pushed its acquisition of NBCUniversal through regulators and lawmakers. That's why Comcast's recent stumble in the hiring of FCC Commissioner Meredith Attwell Baker as a lobbyist is so surprising. Did Comcast not think there would be any blowback to hiring a regulator who just four months earlier voted to approve its purchase of control of NBCUniversal? Link | Comments (1)
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Ebersol's Exit Sends Signal To Rest Of NBC
Los Angeles Times, May 24, 2011, 7:14 AM EDT
The abrupt departure of Dick Ebersol as chairman of NBC Sports Group last Thursday sent shockwaves through the network and the media industry. It also sent a not-so-subtle message to other top NBCUniversal executives: Get with the program or hit the road. Link | Add comment
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Comcast 1Q Earnings Up 9%, Beat Street
Associated Press, May 3, 2011, 5:20 PM EDT
At NBC Universal, revenue fell because last year's figure was boosted by the Olympics. Excluding the Olympics, revenue rose 5%, helped chiefly by its cable networks, which include Bravo, E! and USA. They saw advertising revenue climb 14%, continuing to recover after the recession. Full Story | Add comment
FCC OKs Sale of NBCU's KWHY Los Angeles
TVNewsCheck, May 3, 2011, 7:23 AM EDT
As a condition of its merger with NBCU last January, Comcast promised to spin off Spanish-language KWHY Los Angeles to a minority-owned buyer. It made good on that promise by agreeing to sell the station to the Hispanic-owned Meruelo Group. With the FCC go-ahead, the parties may now close on the $40 million deal. | Add comment
Execs Join Women On NBCU Advisory Board
B&C, Mar 24, 2011, 6:17 AM EDT
New NBCU Unit Appoints Three Chiefs
TVNewsCheck, Mar 22, 2011, 1:16 PM EDT
Cameron Blanchard, Tony Cardinale and Margaret Lazlo are playing starring roles in the newly created NBCUniversal Entertainment & Digital Networks and Integrated Media division. They report to the division's chairman Lauren Zalaznick. Full Story | Add comment
Katie Couric Pursuing Syndicated Talk Show
Hollywood Reporter, Mar 10, 2011, 6:04 AM EST
With Katie Couric's contract set to expire in early June, the CBS News anchor has entered the window in which she can entertain offers. While no decision regarding her future has been made, the anchor is working on a potential syndicated show, which could involve her friend and former NBC boss Jeff Zucker, according to two sources familiar with Couric's plans. She is believed to have already begun conversations with Time Warner, NBCUniversal and her current employer, CBS, about the potential next act. Link | Comments (8)

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  • David Wiegand

    Fans of Sex and the City have finally gotten their wish: Their beloved sex-focused sitcom is back on the air ... sort of. The four women have become four men, of course, and the writing isn't as good. Oh, and the laugh track so annoying, it's offensive. And did I mention that the costumes would be considered fashionable if you were holding a yard sale? Men at Work on TBS is almost quaint, it's so old fashioned. If it had any meat on its bones, you'd be tempted to say it's the sadly ignoble epitome of TV's long-festering emasculated-men syndrome. But it's so much of a big, forgettable, innocuous shrug, it's not even worth any actual vitriol.

  • Mike Hale

    The USA Network's motto is "Characters Welcome." Apparently they're especially welcome if they resemble Oscar Madison and Felix Unger. Already stocked with Odd Couple knockoffs in Psych and White Collar, USA adds to its inventory Common Law, another comic crime-fighting show about mismatched partners. But this latest entry exhibits very little of that kind of spark as it tries to wring laughs from the juxtaposition of counseling and police work. It looks too flat and schematically plotted to succeed as the type of lightweight summer fun we’ve come to expect from USA.

  • Joanne Ostrow

    Johnny Carson: Fantastic entertainer, miserable human being. That's the lasting message of Johnny Carson: King of Late Night, the new PBS American Masters film, a rich history of a rare product of television who dominated the small screen for decades. Unprecedented access to personal archives plus all existing episodes of The Tonight Show (1962-92), distinguishes this film by Peter Jones. Telling interviews with family and colleagues, including second wife Joanne Carson, former Tonight Show executive producer Peter Lassally and a number of biographers sharpen the picture. The clips are carefully selected to illustrate specific personality traits, the performance highlights are given context and meaning beyond funny lines and memorable moments.

  • Hank Stuever

    AMC's The Pitch is a sharply-made if slightly off-putting reality series that follows different advertising agencies each week as they compete for new accounts. The inspiration for the show — made clear by its own ad campaign — is to harness some of the verve generated by the network's acclaimed Mad Men. The Pitch has a way of making the ad world seem like a real downer — a repugnant exercise in egotism laced with depressing bouts of creative compromise.

  • Tim Goodman

    HBO's Veep stars Julia Louis-Dreyfus as former Sen. Selina Meyer, who accepts the vice presidential duty and regrets it almost immediately: She has no real power and gets muscled by the Senate, Congress and the (so-far-unseen) president, who delegates all the truly crappy jobs to her. Louis-Dreyfus has found perhaps her best post-Seinfeld role and takes to it with such fervor — the constant swearing, the barely veiled desire to become president, the unhappy give-and-take with other politicians and a delightful disdain for average citizens — that you can't help but applaud what is clearly an Emmy-worthy effort. Her work alone makes Veep a gem, but there's even more to like.

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