Silver Spring, MD-based Discovery Communications said its profits rose as the media and advertising business continued its recovery. Net income rose 80% to $305 million, or 74 cents a share, from $169 million, or 39 cents a share. The earnings…
4/28 – CBS Radio Leads in Web Listening
CBS Radio stays on top fueled by AOL and Yahoo listening, but its average active sessions slipped 3% (Mon-Sun, 6a-12a). Clear Channel ranked second, Citadel was third. ESPN Radio moved up to #4, with Entercom rounding out the top five.…
4/28 – The Office Takes on NFL Draft
NBC’s ‘The Office’ Extended Special episode’ where they say goodbye to Michael Scott (Steve Carell), airs tonight at 9:00 p.m. EST. The 2011 NFL draft will be covered by ESPN and the NFL Network, with tv coverage starting at 8:00…
4/28 – Opinionated Mike Leach Gets on Twitter
Former Texas Tech coach Mike Leach has made the leap to Twitter after calling it “stupid” two years ago. Early in a tumultuous 2009 season, Leach banned players from using Twitter, calling it a “stupid” distraction. The ban came after…
4/28 –Viacom Gets Earnings Boost From Jersey Shore
Viacom Inc., owner of Nickelodeon, MTV and other cable networks, said second-quarter profit climbed 53 percent as shows such as “Jersey Shore” added viewers. Net income increased to $376 million, or 63 cents a share, from $245 million, or 40…
4/28 – Broadcasters Pay $1.36 Billion for Aussie Football
Australian television and online broadcasters will pay a record 1.25 billion Australian dollars (US$1.36 billion) over five years for the rights to air Australian Football League games, raising the stakes among the nation’s most popular team sports to attract higher…