Jeff Bewkes
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The Ticker: CNN Wire, FNC Baby, NBC Chat... - Posted March 4, 2009
> B&C's Claire Atkinson reads into Time Warner CEO Jeff Bewkes' comments yesterday at a media conference. Speaking about other news networks, Bewkes said, "We're here to help." Atkinson writes, "He wasn't necessarily floating a merger, but something much more simple. He wants them to take a look at CNN... [TVNewser]
The Ticker: CNN Wire, FNC Baby, NBC Chat... - Posted March 4, 2009
> B&C's Claire Atkinson reads into Time Warner CEO Jeff Bewkes' comments yesterday at a media conference. Speaking about other news networks, Bewkes said, "We're here to help." Atkinson writes, "He wasn't necessarily floating a merger, but something much more simple. He wants them to take a look at CNN... [TVNewser]
Moonves Closes Door on CBS-CNN Merger; Bewkes Keeps Network Options Open - Posted March 3, 2009
CBS Corp. CEO Les Moonves is ruling out a merger with CNN, while Time Warner's CEO keeps his network options open.
Speaking this morning at the Deutsche Bank media and telecommunications conference Moonves says a deal with CNN is "not in the cards."
"We've have five different discussions with CNN about... [TVNewser]
Moonves Closes Door on CBS-CNN Merger; Bewkes Keeps Network Options Open - Posted March 3, 2009
CBS Corp. CEO Les Moonves is ruling out a merger with CNN, while Time Warner's CEO keeps his network options open.
Speaking this morning at the Deutsche Bank media and telecommunications conference Moonves says a deal with CNN is "not in the cards."
"We've have five different discussions with CNN about... [TVNewser]
'Major' Layoffs at Time Inc.'s Southern Progress Magazines - Posted October 23, 2008
FishbowlNY has confirmation that layoffs one tipster calls "major" have hit Southern Progress Corporation, the Time Inc. subsidiary that publishes Southern Living, Cooking Light, Health, Southern Accents, Cottage Living, and Coastal Living, among others. As Southern Progress spokeswoman Laura Hardin told FishbowlNY today, "Of course we're sad to be losing good... [FishBowlNY]
The Ticker (p.m. edition): Turner, Olympics, Cafferty... - Posted August 6, 2008
> Despite net income falling 26% in 2Q, Time Warner's Turner division, which includes CNN & Headline News, delivered an 11% increase in ad sales. TVWeek reports Time Warner CEO Jeff Bewkes says the unit outperformed expectations "given the economic conditions." > Joe Scarborough isn't afraid to poke a little fun... [TVNewser]
The Ticker (p.m. edition): Turner, Olympics, Cafferty... - Posted August 6, 2008
> Despite net income falling 26% in 2Q, Time Warner's Turner division, which includes CNN & Headline News, delivered an 11% increase in ad sales. TVWeek reports Time Warner CEO Jeff Bewkes says the unit outperformed expectations "given the economic conditions." > Joe Scarborough isn't afraid to poke a little fun... [TVNewser]
The Who's Who of Media at Sun Valley - Posted July 8, 2008
Dan Cox, on special assignment for FishbowlLA, covering the 2008 Sun Valley Media Conference.
Though Allen & Company are extremely tight-lipped about everything of interest at the Sun Valley Media Conference, a few small bits and pieces are leaking out on the first day.
A list of attendees surfaced and included such... [FishBowlLA]
Morning Reading List, 03.03.08 - Posted March 3, 2008
Good morning Washington. One year ago we said goodbye to Arthur Schlesinger, Jr. and AP said hello (again) to Ron Fournier. It's the birthday of Alexander Graham Bell, Jessica Biel and, yes, me, which is the closest I'll ever get to the lovely Biel. And to answer your questions: 1.) No,... [FishBowlDC]
Morning Reading List, 11.07.07 - Posted November 7, 2007
Good morning Washington.
You think journos make good dinner guests, or is it that they make better dinner guests than your family?
An ABC release announced, "'World News with Charles Gibson' was the most-watched evening newscast among Total Viewers, Households, and Adults 25-54 for the week of October 29-November 2. Averaging 8.57... [FishBowlDC]
HBO's Chief Gets Whacked - Posted May 9, 2007
That didn't take long. A day after Chris Albrecht took a leave of absence from his post following a weekend in which he was arrested for allegedly beating his girlfriend, Time Warner has whacked the HBO chief executive. Nikki Finke reports that because of "Albrecht's past behavior with women at the... [FishBowlNY]





