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TV Execs Ponder Financial Fallout
A record number of TV execs and producers poured into Cannes for the worldwide sales bazaar known as MIPCOM. It's not the ratings that everyone is obsessing. It's the economy.
Arbitron Expands PPM in Eight Markets
Arbitron announced that it has commercialized its portable people meter radio ratings services in eight new markets despite the attempts of New York's Attorney General to restrain publication.
'WSJ' Expands its Journal Network
The Hartford Courant and The Tampa Tribune have started using The Wall Street Journal's content in their Sunday edition. The Journal's network now includes over 60 newspapers.
AMPTP's Contract Offer to SAG Still Intact
Sources with the producers alliance say the offer to the Screen Actors Guild will remain on the table. But the economic downturn makes it all the more unlikely that the AMPTP will sweeten the deal.
AP Inks 500 Papers to Marketplace
The Associated Press announced more than 500 newspapers are now part of its AP Member Marketplace -- an online exchange where members can look for and share stories and photos.
Time, Getty to Revive 'Life' Online
Time Inc. is looking to leverage the power of the Web for its Life magazine and it has partnered with photo syndication service Getty images to jointly launch Life.com.
Yahoo Unveils New Platform for Newspaper Partner
For the newspapers involved in the alliance, the new platform gives publishers the opportunity to sell into Yahoo local inventory and for Yahoo to bring national advertisers across several newspaper properties.
Marketers Won't Abandon TV Advertising
Fourth-quarter ad spending on broadcast television will remain steady, despite the troubled economy. Some advertisers are even increasing their nation TV spending budgets.
Scripps Pitches Ad 'Stories'
Scripps Nets has collaborated with its clients marketing agencies and drafted 26 separate "short Stories" of ad narratives that's aimed to help keep viewers during ad breaks.
Zillow.com Forms Network with Nearly 300 Papers
Eleven companies representing 282 newspapers have formed a national real estate ad network with Zillow.com. The partnership allows advertisers to target a larger audience.
Gannett to Overhaul Corporate Structure
In a memo to its staff, Gannett announced plans for a re-org and the new structure it will implement. The cuts are in addition to the larger reduction the company announced in August.
 Solutions to Recession Proof your Career
In these challenging economic times, a steady job is now even more valuable for daily necessities. Surviving a recession and remaining marketable is tough but can be achieved with the right tactic.
Knight Foundation Sets $5 Million News Contest
Applications are being accepted for the Knight News Challenge, a contest for innovative ideas using digital media to transform community news and information exchange.
International Center for Journalists Relaunches Site
The revamped IJNet.org boasts an improved interface with social networking tools; allowing journalists and organizations to collaborate, highlight work, post news, share sources and network.
Topix Inks Deal with Local Content Providers
The news aggregator has partnered up with several content providers to feed ZIP-code level news to major Web sites covering topics ranging from real estate, weather, sports, and local news.
Telemundo Reorgs Digital Media Units
Telemundo has united the operations of its digital media business and mobile properties under its new Digital Media and Emerging Business Division.
College Journos Blog for 'Wash. Post,' CBS Sites
UWIRE, the college journalism association that helps student journalists share content, has launched Web sites on both the Post and CBS News and includes input from 50 college students.
CNN to Contribute Columns to Metro Papers
CNN correspondents will contribute to the free Metro papers for 12 weeks. This partnership allows CNN to provide Metro’s readership with coverage of U.S. politics and the presidential election.
Four Newspapers to Drop AP Over Rates
The planned AP rate structure change, which was announced in 2007 and takes effect in 2009, has prompted complaints from numerous newspapers and decisions to drop AP service.
Scarborough Reveals Top Markets for Online Job Seekers
A new research report shows that more people search online for jobs in S.F. CA., and Norfolk, Va., than in other markets. Online job searchers are also 2.5 times more likely to go back to school.
Survey: Job Market Intact for journalism Graduates
According to a University of Georgia report, job opportunities for journalism degree recipients has remained largely unchanged from the second half of 2007 to the first half of 2008.
Reuters Offers Training Course in China
The Reuters Foundation is accepting applications from U.S. journalists to participate in an all-expenses-paid journalism training course in Beijing, China, Nov 10-14.
Clear Channel to Unload 55 Radio Stations
After Clear Channel went private, the company wasted little time identifying which radio stations to sell. The news comes on the heels of CBS' announcement to unload 50 stations in mid-sized markets.
Condé Nast Strikes Content Sharing Deal With CNET
Condé Nast’s Portfolio.com has struck a content sharing deal with CNET’s business manager-aimed service and news spin-off BNET to share articles and video content.
Sony Snags Rocketboom
Sony Pictures Television acquired Rocketboom, a high-profile Web video series, for an undisclosed amount. The company plans to widen the show's reach and will handle ad sales.
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