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Eric Schmuckler, Longtime Mediaweek Contributor, Dies
Eric Schmuckler, a veteran journalist who was a former senior editor for Mediaweek magazine covering the TV networks and later on served as one of
the magazine's top contributing writers, passed away quietly at his Tarrytown, N.Y., home on Dec. 27, following a long battle with cancer. He was 47.
Michael Burgi has the story.
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ESPN Reigns Again, Averages 3.66 Mil. in Prime
ESPN regained the cable ratings title last week, topping all comers with an average 3.66 million prime time viewers and a 2.9 household rating for
the week ended Dec. 24, reports Anthony Crupi.
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NFL to Allow Fox, CBS to Air Double Doubleheaders
The National Football League, for the first time ever, is giving its broadcast network television partners, CBS and Fox, this Sunday a right to air
two games each in markets that do not have a home football team--a double doubleheader. John Consoli reports.
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BuzzMetrics: Politics, Blogosphere Itself Most Blogged
Topics
Political vitriol and the blogoshere itself were the most fervently discussed matters in blogs last year, says a new report from Nielsen BuzzMetrics,
reports Mike Shields.
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CC Outdoor Rolls Out Digital Billboards in Twin Cities
Clear Channel Outdoor announced Thursday it had rolled out eight, large format digital displays in Minneapolis and St. Paul, reports Katy Bachman.
With the addition of the Twin Cities, CCO has reached its goal of launching digital billboard networks in six markets, including Cleveland, Las
Vegas, Albuquerque, Milwaukee, and Tampa. Plans are to continue rolling out more markets in 2007.
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Luis Jim?nez Signs With Univision Radio
A source who wishes to remain anonymous told R&R that Luis Jimen?z, host of New York's No. 1 morning show, "El Vacil?n de la Ma?ana," on SBS?s WSKQ,
has signed with Univision Radio. Jim?nez?s contract with SBS is over at the end of 2006. Jackie Madrigal of Radio & Records has the story.
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Mister Rogers Company Plans New Kids' Show
The media company behind the PBS hit Mister Rogers' Neighborhood is working on a new children's television series. There is no timetable and ideas
are still being discussed. One thing it won't be is an updated version of the original show, said Kevin Morrison, chief operating officer of Family
Communications Inc. The AP reports via The Hollywood Reporter.
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