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Morning Reading List, 09.29.08 - Posted September 29, 2008
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We've got your morning mix of media Muesli after the jump...... [FishBowlDC]
Election '08: Cable vs. Networks - Posted September 12, 2008
Who are the big winners during the 2008 election season — the cablers or the networks?
Matea Gold writes about the debate for the Los Angeles Times. The arguments are shaped by two quoted throughout the piece, CNN/U.S. president Jon Klein and CBS Evening News EP (and former CNN president) Rick Kaplan.... [TVNewser]
Couric, After Dark, At the Conventions - Posted August 14, 2008
First she had her own blog, then she got her own YouTube channel, now Katie Couric is going all CNET on us. (Hey Katie, we dare you to Twitter. Oh wait, they do that too.)
Couric will anchor a live, nightly webcast during the upcoming DNC and RNC conventions that will be... [TVNewser]
CBS Evening News Adds Politics Features to Broadcast, Web - Posted August 13, 2008
CBS Evening News EP Rick Kaplan announced expanded campaign reporting emphasizing the candidates and their positions on 35 key issues. The reports and features fall under the ongoing series "Presidential Questions," "Where They Stand," "Follow the Money" and "Reality Check."
"This is a rare chance to focus on positions instead of process,"... [TVNewser]
CBS Evening News Adds Politics Features to Broadcast, Web - Posted August 13, 2008
CBS Evening News EP Rick Kaplan announced expanded campaign reporting emphasizing the candidates and their positions on 35 key issues. The reports and features fall under the ongoing series "Presidential Questions," "Where They Stand," "Follow the Money" and "Reality Check."
"This is a rare chance to focus on positions instead of process,"... [TVNewser]
Farley Out, Farris Back In at CBS Evening News - Posted August 12, 2008
TVNewser has learned Jennifer Farley, who's been Katie Couric's publicist at the CBS Evening News for 13 months, is leaving the network to join a media startup. Leigh Farris, who preceded Farley at Evening News, will return to CBS in time for the DNC.
Farley has been with CBS since 2006, beginning... [TVNewser]
Farley Out, Farris Back In at CBS Evening News - Posted August 12, 2008
TVNewser has learned Jennifer Farley, who's been Katie Couric's publicist at the CBS Evening News for 13 months, is leaving the network to join a media startup. Leigh Farris, who preceded Farley at Evening News, will return to CBS in time for the DNC.
Farley has been with CBS since 2006, beginning... [TVNewser]
Katie Couric. Now In HD - Posted July 25, 2008
On Monday, the CBS Evening News with Katie Couric goes HD.
"The entire CBS Evening News team is excited that viewers can now watch our award-winning broadcast in HiDef," said executive producer Rick Kaplan in a press release. The HD broadcast will originate from a new multimillion-dollar control room, which broke ground... [TVNewser]
Morning Reading List, 01.08.08 - Posted January 8, 2008
Happy New Hampshire Primary Day Washington! On this day in 1790, President George Washington delivered our first State of the Union. In 1992, Bush 41 puked on Japanese Prime Minister Miyazawa Kiichi, and, in 2006, Tom DeLay resigned as House Majority Leader.
Happy 41st R Kelly!
(Hat tip: MicCheckRadio)
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Rather-Moonves: War Of Words - Posted June 12, 2007
Some juicy Dan Rather-Les Moonves point-counterpoint action if you're into that sort of thing.
First up, Rather, on Katie Couric and the CBS Evening News:
"You know, she tried to change networks, which is always difficult and change the programs at the same time. They've done all of the usual things. They... [FishBowlNY]
Can Chicks Read The News As Well As Dudes? - Posted March 12, 2007
Apparently no, says Philadelphia Inquirer reporter Gail Shister [via CNN's Reliable Sources]:
HOWARD KURTZ: Gail Shister, Rick Kaplan and some other CBS executives have said that there is a portion of the audience that may still not be comfortable getting their news from a woman at 6:30. Do you think that is... [FishBowlNY]
Lunch at Michael's: All Hail Tina Brown! - Posted March 8, 2007
When a little birdie told us to switch our weekly reservation from Wednesday to Thursday so as not to miss the confab of publishing powerhouses that were expected today, we did so in a heartbeat. We're happy to report today's crowd didn't disappoint. Where else could you see Newsweek honcho Jon... [FishBowlNY]
With Couric Stuck In Third, CBS Swaps Executive Producers - Posted March 8, 2007
CBS News chief Sean McManus and Couric last summer during CBS' 'dog-and-pony show' for the media
Coverage of the EP shuffle at the CBS Evening News:
TVNewser: Rome Hartman was let go as the executive producer of the CBS Evening News with Katie Couric, a CBS insider says.
AP: "CBS News on... [FishBowlNY]
Times Square A Huge Target | MTV To Pimp Dubai | Reader's Digest's $150M Fumble | Kaplan To Save Katie? | Thai Queen Cracks Down On Coyote Ugly Dancers | Ford Not A 'Klutz' - Posted December 28, 2006
Reader's Digest: Fumbled $150 million on its sale price; new owners look to revive brand. [Folio: | TheStreet.com]
Times Square NYE Ball Drop: Brought to you by Target in 3-D. [Daily News]
MTV: Looks to pimp Dubai. [Variety]
Ex-MSNBC Head Rick Kaplan: To rescue Katie Couric? [Page Six]
Thai Queen:... [FishBowlNY]





