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Fast Pad( May 6, 1996 TOP OF THE WEEK / 6 Cable: Future or not Cable's allies in Washington are eager to see the business prosper under deregulation. The question raised at the National Cable Television Asso- ciation convention was whether cable system operators are up to the task. Meanwhile, the industry's failure to exploit new technologies is fueling concern on Wall Street. / 6 Gore mixes kids, politics Vice President Gore has challenged Republican pres- idential candidate Bob Dole and House Speaker Newt Gingrich to back an FCC propos- al that would require each TV station to air at least three hours of educational program - ing a week. / 8 NBC's personal `Be(a)st' Thanks to two strong Thursday nights and the four - Time Warner's Gerald Levin tells hour miniseries The Beast, NBC has bested the other networks. It set the record for Larry King that a TW/Turner largest household lead at the start of a May sweeps since 1980. / 11 merger is 'manifest destiny.' / 8 Rebirth of `family hour'? Congress is turning up the heat on content regulation. Seventy -four members of Con- gress last week sent a letter to the six broadcast networks urging a voluntary return to "the spirit of the family hour." Kay Koplovitz of USA Networks says the move "pushed into infringement on First Amendment rights." / 14
BROADCASTING / 17 COVER STORY `Friends' team moves into WB Wrapping up NCTA '96 The producers of smash comedy Friends Cable operators flocked to last have signed with Warner Bros. to build an week's 45th annual National independent production company within Cable Television Association the studio. They now will be able to over- convention in Los Angeles, see other writers and producers. / 18 where attendance set a record. During the conference, industry `X- Files' billboard talks back leaders agreed on the need to fight a "major perception The X -Files is taking billboard advertis- gap" between what cable is actual y accomplishing and ing to another dimension with a billboard the public's perception of its accomplishments. Mean- Larry Hagman that broadcasts on 1610 AM in Los while, exhibitors sought to strengthen the industry's returns to head Angeles. Listeners within a half -mile will yet another pow- competitive stance with various technDlogical an- erful TV family In hear soundbites, music and "hidden mes- nouncements. Cover photo by Craig Mathew/ 6, 32 'Orleans.' / 18 sages" from the sci -fi hit. / 20
CABLE / 31 Telemi No in TV Land peace GI modem MCA and Viacom are suing trumpets orders; HP backs out GI is selling its DCT 1000 modem and countersuing over cable to TCL Cox and Comcast. / 46 programing rights. MCA first General Instrument has an- sued Viacom, saying the nounced set -top pacts with TCI, Cox and Comcast. GI says company is violating the it has orders for 2 million digital set-top boxes under con- terms of their joint ownership tract. Meanwhile, Hewlett- Packard doesn't think the mar- ket is big enough and is backing off box production. 46 of USA Network and the Sci- TV Land President Rich Cronin / turns on the new network. / 32 Fi Channel. Viacom barreled TECHNOLOGY / 51 back, saying MCA has harmed the financial performance of USA Networks. The brouhaha came to a head last week New disk meets traditional machines Station as Viacom launched TV Land, a basic cable network. / 32 automation suppliers are working to connect new disk devices with traditional cart machines and to integrate full -blown New life for cable Deregulation has given cable a server operations with existing automation software. / 51 chance to reinvent itself, says Decker Anstrom, president, National Cable Television Association. At the group's con- Changing Hands 24 Datebook 72 In Brief 76 vention in Los Angeles last week, he urged operators to Classified 59 Editorials 78 Network Ratings 21 seize the opportunity and move into new markets. / 34 Closed Circuit 12 Fates & Fortunes 74 Washington Watch..16 4 May 61996 Broadcasting a Cable
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competitive stance with various tech- nological announcements. Four major system operators-TCI, Cox, Comcast and Charter Communications - announced on Tuesday their plans to buy a combined 2 million digital set - top boxes from General Instrument Corp. In another deal, Time Warner and Comcast announced Internet soft- ware contracts with Microsoft. "It's time to tell our story," said Comcast's Roberts, rattling off a list of statistics to fellow convention - goers: by the end of the decade, $14 billion will have been invested by the industry in new technology; about half of cable customers are already served by some form of a fiber -enhanced line; "hundreds of thousands" of digi- tal set -top boxes will be deployed by the end of the year and millions will be shipped out next year, and the first By Rich Brown Despite ringing endorsements of the "several thousand" high -speed cable industry by convention attendees modems will be shipped later this The cable industry has allies in FCC Chairman Reed Hundt and Vice year. Washington who are eager to see President Al Gore (see page 7), cable TCI Communications President the business prosper under stock prices remained flat or dipped Brendan Clouston outlined cable's deregulation. The question now is slightly by the close of last week. "strategic assets" for fellow conven- whether cable system operators are up The cable industry's failure to tion -goers and said that modem tech- to the task. quickly exploit new technologies such nology would be one such important Confronted with growing skepticism as digital compression technology and asset for the cable industry going into over its ability to follow through on high -speed cable modems is fueling the future. "We are going to deliver on promises, the cable industry kicked off some of the concern on Wall Street that promise," Clouston said. the annual National Cable Television (see page 34). Even some of the Absent from the proceedings was Association convention in Los Angeles nation's top cable programers say they Clouston's boss, John Malone, whose last Monday by accentuating the posi- don't expect the long -delayed rollout predictions for high -speed modems tive. of digital cable boxes to reach critical and digital set -top boxes at earlier con- Gone from the opening session was mass until 2000 and still are not sure ventions have yet to materialize (Mal- the usual healthy debate of previous exactly what operators want to do one had the flu, according to company conventions. In its place was a series of with the added channel capacity (see officials). speeches trumpeting cable's progress page 33). Also absent were any outrageous in areas ranging from the introduction Four factors -technology, reregula- comments by "the mouth of the south," of new technology to on -time service tion, competition and cable system con- TBS President Ted Turner, whose com- guarantees. solidation -are creating a business envi- ment last December that he would There is a "major perception gap" ronment that Ron Cooper, Continental "squish" competitor Rupert Murdoch between what the cable industry is Cablevision executive vice president, like a bug received as much attention as accomplishing and the public's percep- says "is not for the faint of heart." He the many far -reaching modem tion of its accomplishments, said Brian says the cable industry can no longer announcements made at the Western Roberts, NCTA chairman and Comcast afford to sidestep the competition with Show in Los Angeles. Corp. president. upstarts like DBS, which is poised to col- "We've done pretty well competing That gap is particularly apparent on lect a 10% share of the market by 2000. over the last 20 years," said Turner, Wall Street, where cable stocks contin- As usual, convention exhibitors joining cable's rooting section last ue to underperform in the market. sought to strengthen the industry's week. "We can do it." 6 May6 1996 Broadcasting & Cable
www.americanradiohistory.com THE REAL CABLE GUY
Buoyed by record attendance of 30,200 at its 45th annual convention in Los Angeles last week, the National Cable Television Association officially declared Decker Anstrom "The Real Cable Guy." The NCTA president is cable's good- natured answer to the obnoxiously funny Jim Carrey, who lampoons installers in the soon -to- open -movie "The Cable Guy." Anstrom and other attendees picked up "Cable Guy" paraphernalia at the Game Show Network booth. Meanwhile, the NCTA board elected Ted Turner its new chairman. He succeeds Comcast's Brian Roberts, who was rewarded with three days of golf lessons at Miami's Doral Golf Resort and Spa.
GORE AND HUNDT COME TO LOS ANGELES. Not to bury cable but to praise it Both Vice President and FCC chairman have kind words for industry
By Harry A. Jessell deregulates cable rates and lifts barriers to To compete with competition with telephone compa- incumbent telephone nies, cable will companies. Cable is need friends in high counting on Hundt and Washington places. Last the rest of the FCC to week, it discovered it implement the new law may have two it hadn't in ways that make it been counting on. economical for cable Vice President Al operators to compete. Gore and FCC Chairman Hundt made no Reed Hundt, speaking on promises in his speech, successive days at the saying only that the NCTA's Los Angeles commission will try to convention, praised cable meet the statutory dead- for its commitment to the lines for issuing the crit- public interest and its Gore and Hund! had a new attitude toward cable at the convention: ical interconnection and Both gave the is dustry a pat on the back for its educational programing, with promise to compete its providing fre ? airtime for candidates, and its cooperating on the universal service rules. telephone companies. administration': call for the creation of a TV ratings system. The former are due in Gore even patted cable August; the latter, in
on the back for its efforts to improve I lundt to the FCC. And there, Hundt November. customer service. "You have improved made sure the 1992 law was strictly "We've got to come to grips with the more than you have been given credit enforced. fundamental issue of whether the coun- for," he said. "If all goes well, the star Cable officials took the kind words try should have a set of uniform. of The Cable Guy II' won't be Jim as marking a turnaround in the indus- national, specific rules or whether we Carrey, but Harrison Ford." try's relationship with Washington: should have 50 different statewide ver- Before the show, both had been bet- "There is no question the regulatory sions of telephone competition, " ter known for their antagonism toward clouds have lifted," said NCTA Presi- Hundt said. cable. As a U.S. senator, Gore helped dent Decker Anstrom. "It's a tone Anstrom said that, judging by the engineer passage of the 1992 Cable :ntirely different than what we've seen FCC's proposed interconnection Act, which regulated rates and made n the past," added Jim Robbins, Cox rules, he believes Hundt shares cable programing available to its com- Communications president and an cable's preference for uniform and petitors. As Vice President, he helped vCTA board member. specific rules: "The legislation clearly win the appointment of his friend The 1996 Telecommunications Act contemplates clear national stan-
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www.americanradiohistory.com Top of the Week dards." But, he added, telephone companies "would rather have big, broad national rules and fight it out in Gore challenges Dole, the 50 states, where they have, of course, 100 years of experience work- Gingrich over kids TV ing with the public utility commis- sions." Vice President Gore last week elevated to the plane of pres- The Gore and Hundt speeches idential politics broadcasters' battle with FCC Chairman sounded as though they came from Reed Hundt over kids TV. the same word processor. Both lauded Addressing the National Cable Television Association convention, Gore cable for airing plenty of children's challenged Republican presidential candidate Bob Dole (and House Speak- educational programing, providing er Newt Gingrich) to back Hundt's proposal that would require every TV sta- free airtime to political candidates, tion to air at least three hours of children's educational programing each informing viewers about TV violence week. Broadcasters vigorously oppose the measure and, with the help of and heeding the administration's call two sympathetic FCC commissioners, have been able block its adoption. for a TV ratings system. More than 100 senators and representatives wrote Hundt in support of And both urged cable to continue the requirement, Gore said. But some signatures were "conspicuous by its good works by bringing broadband their absence," he added. "Where's Newt? What about Bob ?" he asked. Internet access to every classroom "How can you lament murder and mayhem in movies you've never seen, and library in the country. "It would vigorously oppose the V -chip and do nothing to improve the television our be a shame to see the telcos take sole children watch? How can you preach family values when you don't value advantage of the opportunity to bring what images and ideas our children are absorbing from the most potent our kids into the information age," mass medium the world has ever known ?" Hundt said. On the campaign trail last spring, Dole blasted TV for "bombarding our Gore tagged a warning onto the end children with destructive messages of casual violence and even more casu- of his talk. The Telecommunications al sex." Yet he opposed the law encouraging broadcasters to implement a Act also will bring competition to ratings system and requiring them to implement V -chip technology that cable, he said, and cable must respond would permit parents to automatically block shows rating high on violence "vigorously. Behaving like an invinci- or sex. And he reportedly is opposed to the three -hour standard. ble giant in this day and time in this Gore praised cable for its commitment to kids educational TV. Three industry is practically an invitation for hours a week from broadcasting is "not too much to ask," he said. "Cable some scrappy upstart to knock you off has shown we can do better." -HAI your feet." Levin sees `manifest destiny' Says Turner buy is on track for fall closing
By Cynthia Littleton Communications Inc. TCI's 23% stake in TBS is expected to The union of Time Warner be converted into an 8% stake in and Turner Broadcasting the combined companies. System is "manifest des- Levin vowed that there will tiny," Time Warner Chairman be no post- merger layoffs at Gerald Levin said last week, TBS or Time Warner because sounding an expansionist the two companies have mostly theme at the closing session of complementary operations. the NCTA's Cable '96 conven- Levin also reiterated a pledge tion. he made last year to House In a one -on -one interview Speaker Newt Gingrich (R -Ga.) Wednesday with CNN's Larry to keep TBS and CNN head- King, Levin discounted specu- quartered in Atlanta. lation that the $7.5 billion stock - After jokingly asking if the swap deal may be scotched or Levin to Larry King at the convention: As long as Ted new corporate behemoth would radically altered from the origi- Turner. John Malone and Gerald Levin want it to be named "Turner Warner nal agreement outlined last Sep-happen -it It happen. Time," King pressed Levin on tember. Levin predicted that the complex transaction will pass the who -reports -to -whom question. the scrutiny of FCC and FTC antitrust regulators and close by "If we were using the standard Harvard Business School the end of September. table of organization, then I am Ted's boss," Levin replied "As long as Ted Turner, John Malone and Gerald Levin after casting a glance at Turner, seated in the audience want it to happen-it'll happen," he said, referring to the pres- with his wife, actress Jane Fonda. "But that's like saying ident and CEO of the nation's largest cable operator, Tele- Jane is Ted's boss."
8 May 199C Broadcasting & Cable
www.americanradiohistory.com Top of the Week Leased -access plan draws fire Cable programers tell FCC officials that proposal will make channels even more scarce
By Michael Katz forward to hearing what other propos- operators can charge for leasing the als they have." channels. According to cable pro- Cable programers lobbied FCC Leased -access was mandated by gramers, the proposal will make leased - officials at last week's NCTA Congress to insure diversity in cable access channels much less expensive convention to reconsider a pro- channels. It requires a cable operator to and will increase the demand for capac- posed change to leased-access rates. set aside a certain amount of channel ity, forcing cable operators to make The programers claim that the proposal capacity to be leased by independent room for leased- access programers and is unfair and could force some of them programers. eliminating lesser -watched niche net- off cable systems. "There is a lot of diversity in cable works. "The leased- access proposal was one now," Collins says. "The irony is that Jones is somewhat surprised by the of the more significant issues raised at [the proposal] would defeat the intent concern because she is not certain how NCTA," says Bruce Collins, C -SPAN to create diversity." the new proposal would hurt pro- vice president /general counsel. "C- Last March, the FCC proposed a new gramers: "We were aware that the high- SPAN is not alone among programers formula for calculating the rates that est implicit fee was difficult to meet, so who have it as their top priority." we tried to craft a fee that had a rational Meredith Jones, chief of the FCC's economic basis." Additional cable service bureau, says the FCC "It was an extremely useful three "spent years" working on the proposal coverage of the days in L.A., and I think that the com- and asked for input on alternatives, but National Cable mission now understands what a sig- never received any. "We're looking Television nificant threat commercial leased access is to programers, operators and Association's annual subscribers," says Collins. "The cli- GTE close to Florida convention appears mate is very positive that the FCC is on pages 32 -44. going to treat us fairly, and that was not cable deals always the feeling in years past. GTE's video dialtone services unit is in the final stage of negotiations to gain cable TV franchises in both Clearwater and St. Petersburg, Fla. GTE has been negotiating with both cities for some time, accord- ing to Jim Miles, the company's vice president of video dialtone services. He says the franchises could be approved this month. "We are progressing," Miles says. "We are hoping to get this resolved in a timely fashion." Officials in Clearwater expect to have an agreement ready for city commission approval on May 16, Cable's vanguard according to Pamela Aiken, Clear- water city attorney. The proposed The NCTA last week paid tribute to this year's winners of the Vanguard system would have 79 analog Awards, given to indiv duals who represent "the essence of our industry's channels and 200 mhz reserved leacership," according to Kay Koplovitz, USA Networks chairman and for digital channels. "We have just head of the NCTA's awards committee. The awards and their winners:
about finished," Aiken says. Font row, 1 -r: Science and Technology -James Farmer, chief technol- The St. Petersburg city council ogy officer, ANTEC; Distinguished Leadership -Char Beales, president, had been seeking an overbuilder CTAM; Marketing -Chris Moseley, senior VP, marketing, Discovery for the past several years, accord- Communications Inc.; Young Leadership -Kate McEnroe, executive ing to Herbert Poison, director of VP /3M, American Movie Classics; Public Relations -Lynn Yaeger, intergovernmental relations for the senior VP, corporate affairs, Time Warner Cable; State /Regional Associ- city of 110,000 households. A fran- ation Leadership -Ca-ol Caruso, executive VP, Ohio Cable Telecommu- chise agreement was expected to nications Association.
go before the city council in May, Back row, 1 -r: Programing -Steve Bornstein, president, ESPN; Distin- but "new information" might delay guished Leadership -James O. Robbins, president, Cox Communica- the process, Poison says. --Rf tions; Associates -Wi liam Lambert, chairman, TSX Corp. -Cl.
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www.americanradiohistory.com Top of the Week DigiCipher II encryption standard for transmission, the outputs will be basic HBO moving to MPEG -2 MPEG -2 streams that will allow affili- ates to make their own choices on the encryption standard and set -top box satellite transmission they use for their terrestrial networks. "We are not doing anything with set - Will begin delivering digital feeds in September top decoder authorization," he says. "That's our affiliates' side of the equa- By Glen Dickson their digital content directly from a pro- tion. We're just giving them the pro- gram supplier," saving the cost of graming in the form they want." HBO plans to convert its HBO and installing encoders at the headends. Cinemax feeds to MPEG -2 com- The move to MPEG -2 also will pressed digital transmission by free up enough bandwidth in HBO's fourth quarter 1996. existing transponder capacity to FAM boosts The premium cable network will launch four more multiplex feeds upgrade the General Instrument DigiCi- (HBO4, MAX2 West, MAX3, pher I systems at its HBO and Cinemax MAX4) in 1996 and 1997. original fare multiplex affiliates (HBO2 East, HBO3, Headend gear at HBO digital multi- HBO2 West, MAX2 East) to GI's plex affiliates will be upgraded by By Jim McConville MPEG -2 equipment; HBO also will start HBO at no cost; other affiliates can offering its primary feeds (HBO East purchase new gear, either GI integrated The Family Channel continues to and West, Cinemax East and West) in receiver decoder (IRD) or integrated reshape its daytime schedule with MPEG -2 format via the Galaxy IR satel- receiver transcoder (IRT) products to original programing aimed at lite while continuing its analog transmis- support baseband MPEG -2 digital out- building a network brand signature and sions off Galaxy V and IR. The first put of a single channel, statistically attracting a higher MPEG -2 digital feeds should be opera- multiplexed MPEG -2 channels, or ana- female demographic. tional in September. log NTSC outputs to subscribers. Zitter In October, FAM "Our affiliates are beginning to install estimates that HBO's investment in will add two the digital set -top decoders that every- encoders and headend upgrades will hours of origi- body's been waiting for," says Bob Zit - cost $5 million $10 million. nal programing ter, HBO senior vice president of tech- Zitter emphasizes that although to its weekday nology. "This will allow them to get HBO will be using GI's proprietary schedule as part of a plan begun last year to create "FAM - Turner considers selling Castle Rock TV," a six -hour weekday afternoon block from 1 to 7 p.m. Turner Broadcasting System confirmed last week that it is mulling offers The block fits the channel's strategy for its Castle Rock film studio. Two weeks ago TBS said it was taking a of offering 'positive value' programing write -down of $60 million associated with Castle Rock losses for the first that is "acceptable to the safe TV envi- quarter, and last week it reported a $10 million loss for the quarter as a ronment that we want to create," says result of the studio's poor performance. Family Channel CEO Tony Thomo- During a teleconference with analysts to discuss first -quarter financial poulos. results, TBS executives also reported that cash flow for the company's In the 3-4 p.m. slot, the network will other film studio, New Line Cinema, was down for the year. take on America's most popular hob- In a statement issued last week with the company's first- quarter earn - by- shopping-with new game shows ings, TBS Chairman Ted Turner said: "While we continue to believe that New Shop Til You Drop (3 -3:30) and our strategy to enter the theatrical film business is right," the Castle Rock Shopping Spree (3:30 -4). losses were "disappointing." Going forward, Turner said, the company For its 4-5 p.m. hour, FAM will add would pay stricter attention to the cost side of the studio business. Small Talk (4 -4:30) and Wait Until You But there was good news in the TBS first -quarter results as well. Over- Have Kids. A cross between Hollywood all revenue was up 9 %, to $775 million. Revenue from the entertainment Squares and Kids Say the Darndest cable networks (TNT, superstation wTss(Tv) Atlanta, Cartoon Network and Things, game show Small Talk features Turner Classic Movies) grew 24 %, to $179 million, and subscription rev- contestants guessing how kids will enue for those networks grew 23 %, to about $103 million. Operating prof- answer questions on daily life. Wait it for the entertainment networks soared 58 %, to $67 million. Until You Have Kids matches the '60s Revenue from the news networks was up 7 %, to $195 million, due pri- The Newlywed Game format with Gen- marily to carriage fee increases and, to a lesser degree, to the launch of eration X newlyweds. Couples score by CNN Interactive and CNNfn. Advertising revenue for the news networks answering parenting questions. The was flat. A $4.3 million drop in revenue at CNN, to $56.6 million, was large- show leads into Family Challenge (5 -6 ly offset by a $3 million revenue gain (to $12.6 million) at CNN International. p.m.), a game show added last season. Turner also reported an 18% gain in syndication sales revenue, to Thomopoulos says that adding more $81 million, primarily due to increased network license fees for Castle original programing is designed to Rock TV shows. -SM draw a higher female demographic to its afternoon schedule.
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www.americanradiohistory.com Top of the Wee! NBC records personal `Be(a)st' Network has largest household lead at this stage in May sweeps since at least 1980
By Steve Coe from the season average. When comparing the first week of After the first eight days of the this May with the same week last year, May sweeps, the unquestioned NBC and Fox are showing significant 800 -pound squid is NBC. increases; ABC and CBS are experi- Thanks to two strong Thursday encing double -digit declines. nights and the four-hour miniseries The In households for the first week of Beast, the network is comfortably this May versus the first week of the ahead both in households and among May 1995 sweeps, NBC is up 9% and adults 18 -49. In the latter category, Fox is up 8 %, with ABC down a whop- NBC raced out to a 51% advantage ping 21% and CBS 12%. Among over seond -place ABC after seven adults 18-49, NBC and Fox are up 18% days, the largest advantage among and 12 %, respectively, while ABC is those viewers by any network for the down 18% and CBS 13 %. first week of any sweeps period since Although NBC can claim the early ABC's February 1983 performance. edge, each of the networks has seen In many ways, this sweeps period is a some positive performances in May. mirror of the February sweeps, when Up against perhaps the toughest NBC jumped to an early lead, thanks in competition this month, ABC's made - part to a miniseries (Gulliver's Travels). NBC's The Beast' aired on two nights, for She Woke Up Pregnant, airing In that sweeps, CBS eventually finished winning both. against part one of The Beast, averaged in second place among households, with ing, making the network second in a 13.4/21, which was ABC's best Sun- ABC second among adults 18-49. adults 18-49. Fox is averaging a 6.8/12 day movie performance since last fall. Through last Thursday night, NBC in households and 4.7 18 -49. Also on Sunday, April 28, Fox got was firmly in first place among house- NBC's heavily promoted The Beast- strong numbers from its onetime spe- holds and among adults 18-49. overpromoted according to some cial When Animals Attack, which In households, NBC is averaging a observers inside and outside NBC - pulled in a 7.7/14 at 7 -8 p.m. CBS saw 13.2 rating and 22 share in Nielsen exceeded network expectations with its its best Thursday night performance numbers, along with an 8.9 rating two-night average 19.1 rating/30 share since January when it averaged a among adults 18-49. CBS is in second in Nielsen households. 9.3/15 on April 25, the first night of the place in households, with a 9.7/16, and There was good news across the sweeps. CBS's night was powered by 4.3 adults 18 -49 rating. ABC follows board as all four networks combined for the latest Rockford Files made -for, with a 9.0/15 and 5.1 adults 18-49 rat- a 74 share -about a 10- share -point jump which pulled in a 9.5/16. FCC poised to OK satellite radio plan CD Radio's 50- channel service should get go -ahead at May 9 meeting By Chris McConnell hopes to launch its subscription service The FCC is reserving another 12.5 within three or four years. "We're mhz slice for three more DARS appli- At least one company may soon looking to expedite that process," says cants that have proposed a mix of win FCC approval to deliver the CD Radio attorney Peter Pitsch. advertiser- and subscription- supported satellite radio services feared by Broadcasters fear that the service services. Commission plans call for local broadcasters. will siphon listeners and advertising conducting an auction among the three FCC commissioners last week revenue and impede local programing. applicants- American Mobile Radio appeared ready to OK Washington - "Communities will inevitably suffer Corp., Digital Satellite Broadcasting based CD Radio's plans to beam a degradation in the local community ser- Corp. and Primosphere. satellite- delivered slate of 30 music and vices they receive," The NAB said in a The three applicants oppose the plan 20 news and informational channels to study on DARS and local broadcasting. to give CD Radio a pioneer's prefer- silver dollarsize mobile antennas. The But the FCC has elected to give CD ence, although they say they will not commissioners hope to award the com- Radio a shot at the market by awarding decide whether to challenge the award pany spectrum at its May 9 open meet- the company a "pioneer's preference" until the commission issues its deci- ing, although disagreements on other for its work in developing the satellite sion. FCC and industry sources also issues last week threatened to stall FCC service. The award will carry a license are not ruling out the possibility that action on the service rules for digital for 12.5 mhz of DARS spectrum, al- the applicants might merge or devise audio radio satellite service (DARS). though CD Radio will have to pay a per- non -competing plans for the 12.5 mhz Once it secures a license, CD Radio centage of the spectrum's market value. spectrum slice.
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digital TV NEW YORK PHOENIX /DENVER UPN buy recommendation Shopping for a home compromise paramount Television Group has plyhoenix and Denver are apparent- recommended to parent Viacom the two front- runners to be By Christopher Stern that it exercise its option to buy the base of operation for MCl/News 50% of UPN from BHC Communi- Corp.'s DBS venture. Arizona Gov- In a counteroffer to key Senate Repub- cations. Sources say the decision is ernor Fife Symington is scheduled licans last week, broadcasters pro- based on ratings improvements at to meet with top executives at Fox posed a plan for the transition to digi- UPN and the belief that the network to discuss the location of the ven- tal TV that would allow every station in identity will boost the value of the ture's headquarters and possible the country to use two channels for as owned TV stations significantly film shootings in the state. long as 21 years, according to a source over time. Viacom has until Jan. 15, familiar with the ongoing negotiations. 1997, to exercise that option. NEW YORK Under the broadcasters' plan, TV stations would be given six years to WASHINGTON Carriage closure Wcell- placed Time Warner and complete construction of a digital facil- ATV ity. Once the digital plant was finished, standards on docket NBC sources say they expect broadcasters could use both their ana- standards for advanced the two sides to come to terms soon TechnicalTV have made the FCC's open - on a carriage deal for the MSNBC Broadcasters' proposal meeting agenda this week (May 9), all -news cable channel, which although commissioners late last debuts in July. NBC is converting Construction period 6 years week were still waiting to see a America's Talking into the new Transition period 10 years rewrite of the FCC's proposal. The channel with Microsoft as its part- or 85% penetration level for digital TV original proposed adopting the ner. Time Warner has argued that Phaseout 5 years, Grand Alliance system included the language in the carriage agree- during which broadcasters pay spec- questions that some commissioners ment is unclear on how much lati- trum fees for use of analog channel felt left too much doubt about the tude NBC has to switch formats. log and digital channels free for 10 FCC's endorsement of the system. Sources say the MSO is angling for years. During a final five -year phase- They had the document sent back to a sweeter carriage deal, not an exit. out period, they would pay hefty spec- the Mass Media Bureau and late last trum fees for use of the analog channel. week were awaiting a revised ver- McTCI Broadcasters also proposed that the sion they say will carry stronger Top MSO Tele- Communications 10 -year transition period could be support for the Grand Alliance. Inc. is in talks with McDonald's lengthened if less than 85% of viewers about a possible joint marketing deal in a market did not have the ability to Digital digs involving video, telephony and the receive a digital TV signal. Raleigh, N.C. -based WRAC. -TV last Internet. The deal would be along Representatives of the four major Friday asked the FCC for an the lines of TCI's marketing partner- broadcast networks and the National experimental license to transmit ship with Sprint, which began testing Association of Broadcasters made the high -definition programing using in April 1995 and started rolling out proposal at a meeting last Thursday with the Grand Alliance system. The nationally in January. senators John McCain (R- Ariz.), Phil experimental station, WRAL -HD, AP ponders repackaging would operate on channel 32 in the Gramm (R -Tex.) and Dan Coats (R- Associated Press Broadcast Ser- market and would be used to study Ind.). The plan adopts elements of pro- vices is considering repackaging various transmission characteristics. posals made by all three senators. its news and information program- McCain had been one of the most HOLLYWOOD ing, offering it on a barter rather than vociferous opponents of a proposal to cash basis to radio stations. Since give broadcasters a second channel in No `Justice' for MCA September, AP has been conducting order to make a transition to digital TV, Justice may be served up by ABC research to determine how best to but he now has a leading role in devel- as a midseason replacement next serve stations, said AP Broadcast oping a compromise with broadcasters. year. The courtroom reality show ini- Services's VP and director, Jim Also last week, Gramm proposed tially was set to launch as a syndicat- Williams. "We're looking at how funding a 4 cent cut in the nation's gas ed half -hour strip this fall from stations' information needs are tax with the sale of spectrum now used MCA, but the studio pulled out after changing and how they want to pay by broadcasters for electronic news - failing to secure enough access and for the service," he said. AP is study- gathering, sources say. A chunk of spec- early fringe clearances. Sources say ing whether its 4,000 clients want trum that includes the ENG spectrum the show will be expanded to an hour news in raw form, preproduced or was targeted by legislation approved by if picked up by ABC for prime time. customized. Congress but vetoed by President Clin- ton late last year.
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By Christopher Stern commitment to implement by next January a content ratings USA Networks Chairman Kay system for use with the V -chip Koplovitz said last week she has would discourage efforts by Con concerns that some members of gress and the Clinton administra- Kay Koplovitz: "There's a difference between rating the program and changing the program." Congress are seeking to do more than tion to influence programing simply implement a ratings system. decisions. But the television industry's ed. It was proposed by CBS in the mid - Appearing to buttress that assertion embrace of the V -chip has failed to 1970s in response to concerns raised by was the news that Congress was turn- divert groups pushing for increased edu- Dick Wiley, then FCC chairman, about ing up the heat on content regulation in cational programing for kids or for lim- violence on television. The proposal was Washington, although it was directed its on programing that depicts violence. endorsed by the National Association of at broadcasters. "Ratings and [the] V- chip...will not Broadcasters and the other networks. But Koplovitz said that any attempts by restore family -friendly programing. the Writers Guild of America, citing Washington lawmakers to change pro- Only a voluntary return to the spirit of Wiley's involvement, claimed in a law- graming "pushes into infringement on the family hour by the networks can suit that the family hour was an attempt First Amendment rights. There's a dif- insure wholesome programing for our by government to infringe on its mem- ference between rating the program and families," said R. Brent Bozell III, bers' right to free speech. After several changing the program." She also said Media Research Center chairman. years in the court system, the case was that programers are going to have to Bozell wants broadcasters to voluntari- remanded to the FCC, but by that time the make it clear to viewers that implemen- ly adopt a family viewing hour, and he networks had given up on the concept. tation of the ratings system, as currently opposes the enactment of legislation One network lawyer said that the cur- planned, does not mean a change in pro- that would require broadcasters to air rent attempt by Congress to resurrect the graming content. Viewers will be disap- family- friendly viewing. family hour on a voluntary basis is remi- pointed if they expect to see a change in "Until recently, the major networks set niscent of the first attempt at creating a programing, she said, adding, "I think aside the first hour of prime time for fam- family hour. "If I were filing a lawsuit, I we have a challenge ahead of us to com- ily programing," the letter stated. But would tear out [Tuesday's Daily Variety municate that well." communications lawyers noted last week advertisement] and make it Exhibit A," Congress clearly is looking for a that the family hour has never really exist- the lawyer said. change in programing from broadcasters. A bipartisan group of 74 senators and representatives sent a letter Tues- day to all six broadcast networks, urg- Cities likely to appeal FCC ing them to voluntarily "return to the spirit of the family hour." "By creating a safe haven for the ruling on franchise fees family viewing audience and resolving to dedicate one hour of prime time pro- By Chris McConnell of the National Association of graming to the promotion of positive Telecommunications Officers and values, the entertainment industry sties are threatening to take the Advisors (NATOA). Huggard, would not only endear itself to FCC to court over last week's NATOA's executive director, says the parents but also immeasurably benefit ruling that franchise fees paid by commission's decision could cost American society," the letter stated. cable subscribers to an operator do not cities up to $75 million. Addressed to the top programing count as part of a cable operator's gross "I believe someone will appeal," she executives at ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, revenue. says. "That's probably where it should UPN and WB, the letter was published "I would be shocked if this were not be decided." in a full -page advertisement in the April appealed," says William Cook, a lawyer Huggard and the cities maintain that 30 issue of Daily Variety. The ad was representing the city of Baltimore in the fees collected by cable operators to pay paid for by the Media Research Center, a dispute. Cook says his client is still franchise fees should count toward the Washington-based watchdog group that reviewing the decision and has not operators' gross revenue. Franchise since February has been urging the net- decided whether to file an appeal. fees are limited by law to 5% of an works to create a family viewing hour. If Baltimore does not appeal, some- operator's gross revenue. Broadcasters had hoped that their one else will, predicts Eileen Huggard "It's just like any other cost of doing
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www.americanradiohistory.com Top of the Week business," says Cook. "This is the way "I think the judicial system is where ing that including a collected franchise franchise authorities have been doing this is going to have to be addressed," fee as part of an operator's gross rev- this for years." Olson says. enue would result in the cable opera- Portland (Oregon) Cable Communi- Cable operators disagree with the city tor's paying more than the amount cations Director David Olson says his arguments, maintaining that the law lim- allowed under the 1992 Cable Act. city crafted a franchise agreement with its the fees to 5% of the revenue derived "Congress has exhibited a strong TCI prohibiting the cable operator from from the operation of cable systems. desire to prevent attempts by local excluding the collected fees from its "You have a specific statute here," franchising authorities to evade the gross revenue. The exclusion of the fees says Wesley Heppler, a Washington statutory five percent cap on franchise from gross revenue will cost Portland cable lawyer. "Franchise fees are addi- fees," the commission said in its order. $130,000 next year, Olson says, adding tional revenue that are not derived from "To allow for a 'franchise fee on fran- that the city likely will join in any litiga- the operation of the cable system." chise fee' effect...would be contrary to tion challenging the FCC ruling. The FCC agreed with the logic, say- this congressional intent." U.S., Mexico sign satellite agreement Deal will allow U.S. satellites to deliver service to Mexico and vice versa By Chris McConnell such services. One official says that pave the way for Mexican satellites to although last week's agreement beam services into the U.S. as well. "I tjS. and Mexican negotiators have required ratification by Mexico's sen- would expect to see a [North American begun clearing the way for ate, future protocols will not. Free Trade Agreement] -like free Hughes Communications and "The first protocol will address exchange of satellite video," says satel- PanAmSat to beam direct -to -home ser- direct -to -home satellite services and lite industry analyst Timothy Logue. vices to subscribers in Mexico. direct broadcast satellite services," The satellite agreement, signed by Officials of the two countries last FCC Chairman Reed Hundt said in a U.S. and Mexican officials April 28 and week signed an agreement allowing statement on the satellite pact. "Con- ratified by the Mexican senate April 29, their satellites to beam signals into each sumers will have more choices as a comes as U.S. companies are feuding other's territory. The pact states that result of new satellite services entering over TCI's plans to deliver DBS service Mexican satellites will be allowed to the U.S. market, and programers will from a Canadian satellite slot. provide service to the U.S. "to the extent have more opportunities to distribute Although a petition by MCI and that these services enhance rather than their programing to consumers." News Corp. to block the TCI plans is distort competition in the U.S. market." Hughes Communications plans ini- still pending at the FCC, a commission The agreement also states, conversely, tially to deliver a direct -to -home ser- official says that resolving the issue that U.S. satellites will be allowed to vice to viewers in Mexico and other might not require a treaty like the one provide service to Mexico. Latin American countries from its signed with Mexico. The official cited Although the new agreement does Galaxy 3R satellite. PanAmSat has a new Mexican law that requires such not cover direct -to -home service, FCC plans to deliver a competing service to treaties of reciprocity before permitting officials say it provides the framework Mexico from its PAS -5 satellite. non -Mexican satellites to deliver ser- for additions, or "Protocols," covering Onlookers say that the pact could vice into the country. Public broadcasters come to terms with trust fund Public broadcasters apparently decided that House ers could add to the fund, but not through the sale of Telecommunications Chairman Jack Fields (R -Tex.) additional spectrum, one source says. wasn't kidding when he threatened to sell some of their In March, Fields had threatened to offer the unused spectrum and let the government keep the proceeds. spectrum to House Budget Committee Chairman John The threat was made in late March, and negotiations Kasich (R -Ohio) to be used to reduce the federal deficit between Fields and the public broadcasters began last instead of to support public broadcasting. Fields gave week in earnest. A tentative agreement was reached public broadcasters until early May to support his plan. that would support Fields's plan to create a $1 billion His bill also would allow public broadcasters to trade trust fund to support noncommercial broadcasting. Pub- their VHF channels for UHF channels and to sell public lic broadcasters had been pushing for a much larger TV stations in markets with two or more overlapping fund of $4 billion. Fields refused to comment last week noncommercial signals. on the status of the negotiations, but public broadcast- The proposal also calls for a two -year transition period, ers said talks were in the final stages. during which the Corporation for Public Broadcasting Fields's bill, offered two months ago, would allow the would be funded at $250 million annually. In recent years, federal government to sell vacant spectrum allocated for public broadcasters received a $285.6 million subsidy noncommercial broadcasting. The proceeds, estimated from the federal government. A nine -member commis- at $202 million $2.3 billion, would be used to set up the sion of public broadcasters and members of Congress fund (BROADCASTING & CABLE, April 1). Public broadcast- would oversee the transition period. -CS
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Broadcasters rely on print cable programers, Turner Broadcasting System and other The nation may depend on broadcasters for news, but broad- cable companies are arguing to Supreme Court justices in casters get most of their information from newspapers and their brief on the case. "Must-carry is not necessary to pro- wire services, according to a survey released by the News- tect free, over -the -air television broadcasting," the cable paper Association of America. The NAA survey claims that companies say, adding that "the majority of broadcasters 57% of TV reporters rely more on newspaper and wire sto- were so sure that they could secure [cable] carriage that they ries than on personal sources for information. Radio and elected to extract ransom for consent to retransmit their sig- Television News Directors Association President David nals." Government officials expect to file their reply brief in Bartlett disputed the survey's claim. "TV reporters, like June; the Supreme Court is expected to hear arguments in newspaper reporters, develop their own sources," he said. the case this fall. Bartlett added that broadcasters are not alone in their depen- Make room for PCS dence on wire copy: "If you travel the country a lot, as I do. and you look at a lot of local newspapers -most of which The l t . is looking to help PCS auction winners get are dreadful, by the way -you see that most of them depend quick access to the spectrum they have procured. Com- on wire copy." missioners late last month adopted a cost -sharing plan aimed at encouraging speedy relocation of ...--. , current users in the spectrum band that PCS Advertisers still Ti 1111 with talk shows licenseholders will be taking over. The commission also changed its \tonality in Media, a New )rules on microwave relocation to York based public interest 1 clarify the rights of PCS license- group, claims that compa- holders and microwave users in nies including Procter & Gamble and Kellogg the event that a PCS licenseholder and continue to advertise on the sometimes contro- incumbent user do not reach a relocation versial talk shows, despite promising last year to agreement. withdraw or reduce support for the daytime pro- In another action, commissioners pro- grams. P &G made the promise last year after Edited By Chris Stem posed rules for speeding the entry of Empower America, another media watchdog public utility holding companies into the group, publicly chastised the companies for supporting pro- telecommunications business. grams that it said were exploitive and harmful to the social fabric of the nation. A spokesperson for Procter & Gamble EEO said last week that the company has decreased spending on FCC slaps fines daytime talk by "millions and millions of dollars " and that The FCC has ordered Hilton Head Television to pay the company has withdrawn completely from seven shows $27,500 for EEO violations. The commission last year and is working with other shows on an "episode by episode" issued the "notice of apparent liability" as part of a deci- basis. A Kellogg spokesperson said that company also sion to renew the license of wTGs(Tv) Hardeeville, S.C. reviews programs on an episode -by-episode basis but that it Hilton Head has since asked the FCC to rescind or reduce has completely withdrawn from programs such as Jerry the fine, but the commission has denied the request. In Springer. Monte! Williams and Gordon Elliot. other EEO action, the commission fined The Kravis Co. $12,000 as part of a decision to renew the licenses of More time to evaluate EEO proposal KGTO(AM)- KRAV(FM) Tulsa, Okla. Additionally, the FCC The FCC has put its EEO streamlining proceeding on hold denied a petition by the NAACP and the League of United for two months. Comments on the proposal were to arrive at Latin American Citizens to deny the license renewal of the FCC last week, but the commission has moved the com- KocE(TV) Huntington Beach, Calif. The commission grant- ed the license renewal subject to reporting conditions. ment deadline to July 1 at the request of the Minority Media and Telecommunications Council and other organizations. The groups said they need more time to prepare comments Senate to look at free airtime issue because their resources have been strained by participation in The Senate Rules Committee has scheduled for May 15 a the commission's many rulemakings concerning the 1996 hearing on free airtime for federal candidates. The com- Telecommunications Act. mittee has not released a list of witnesses for the hearing. While granting the time extension, the commission denied And Fox has formally requested that the FCC issue a a request by the groups to reconsider the EEO proposal, declaratory ruling on the network's proposal to provide which suggests several plans aimed at reducing the paper- free airtime to major presidential candidates. News Corp. work burden on broadcasters while maintaining an effective Chairman Rupert Murdoch first volunteered to give candi- program. The petitioning groups said the commission effec- dates free airtime in February. Under his proposal, Fox tively rejected some of their suggestions by not including would make available to the Republican and Democratic them in the proposal. The FCC disagreed, maintaining that nominees 10 one -minute segments to address the Ameri- its proposal does not reject any ideas and that the groups can can public during the closing weeks of the campaign. In submit alternative plans with their comments. addition, Fox says it will provide an hour of prime time coverage on the eve of the election for "longer, back -to- Cable speaks on must carry to high court back statements by each major candidate." Fox is asking The "central vice- of the must -carry law is that it guarantees the FCC to issue a ruling that insures it does not have to local broadcasters access to TV audiences at the expense of provide equal time to fringe candidates. le May 61996 Broadcasting & Cable
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By Steve Coe ject is expected to debut on the network during the 1997 -98 season. At that time In a deal that will take them into the the network also gave Friends a two - new century with Warner Bros., year renewal, securing that show's producers Kevin Bright, Marta future. Kauffman and David Crane have In addition to the television compo- signed multiyear pact with the studio. nent of the deal, Warner Bros. has a The deal allows the producers of first -look agreement with the produc- Friends and their production company, ers for any feature projects. Bright/Kauffman /Crane Productions, Bright, Kauffman and Crane began to expand beyond producing their own their relationship on the HBO series shows into building an independent Dream On, which was created by production company within the studio Kauffman and Crane. Before joining and overseeing other writers and pro- Warner Bros. in 1992, the producers ducers. established a partnership that yielded According to published reports, the Five -year deal for 'Friends' producers is the half-hour comedy Family Album, five -year deal has a floor value of $35 valued at at least $35 million. which lasted one season on NBC. million, making the trio among the best - paid television producers in history. "Bright/Kauffman/Crane have clear- ly raised the bar on television come- Hagman returns in dy," said Tony Jonas, president, Warn- er Bros. Television. "Their unique voice speaks to all age groups, and MTM/CBS project their overall intelligence has estab- lished them as trendsetters." Expanded production slate for studio includes The trio currently produces the hit Friends, which leads off NBC's power- `Orleans' pilot featuring former `Dallas' star ful Thursday night lineup. The show is averaging an 18.9 rating/30 share in By Steve Coe China Beach. Nielsen numbers and is viewed by an The project is estimated 32 million viewers each week, arry Hagman is back as head of a part of an ex- making it the third- most -watched series powerful TV family. panded produc- in television. In its 8 p.m. time slot, the The star of Dallas and, before tion slate at show is undefeated in 29 consecutive that, of the '60s classic I Dream of MTM that also airings and is the highest -rated 8 p.m. Jeannie, has been cast to star in includes the 22 comedy on any network since 1992. Orleans, an hour pilot under considera- hours committed Bright/Kauffman/Crane's next pro- tion at CBS. The MTM project was co- to the syndicated ject will be a comedy for NBC, which created and is executive -produced by project The gave the producers a 13- episode com- John Sacret Young, former executive Cape, which is mitment earlier in the season. That pro- producer of the award- winning drama already cleared nationally. J.R. heads to N.O. The two - hour pilot of Orleans features Hag- man as the head of a powerful New I=1, II& =I MI ,011Z = Orleans family. Other cast members include Brett Cullen, Michael Reilly Burke, Colleen Flynn, Meredith
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think tank that raised him. The project Weinberger. The ensemble show is set in Kym E. Whitley and Arif S. Kinchen. was created by Steve Mitchell and a black law firm in Compton, Calif. Star- MTM also has a 13- half-hour order Craig Van Sickle. ring are James Avery, Robin Givens, from CBS for the Saturday morning Sparks is a half-hour comedy from Ed Miguel Nunez Jr., Terrence Howard, series Bailey Kipper's P.O.V.
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Iowa senate calls for clarification in show on Mud said she has resolved to Cow disease; Oprah says show speaks for itself "let the shows speak for themselves." Analysts By Cynthia Littleton that no cases of Mad Cow said the show did have disease have ever been a major impact on cattle The Iowa state senate has a beef reported in the U.S. futures in mid -April, with a recent edition of Oprah "Her show was a little although prices already Winfrey that focused on the misleading," said state were heading south at "Mad Cow disease" scare in Britain Senator Berl Priebe, refer- the time. last month. ring to the initial episode A Merrill Lynch Some Iowa lawmakers blame Win- and a follow -up report that livestock- futures ana- frey for the recent plunge in U.S. cat- aired April 23. "I don't lyst added that the reac- tle futures that began deepening on think she intended to hurt tion was "excessive y and immediate" be- talk show devoted an hour to the large group that follows Iowa senate got mad at cause Oprah Winfrey's deadly plague in Britain's beef indus- her, and that drop in cattle Oprah's Mad Cow disease report. 9 a.m. time slot in try. Late last month the Iowa senate prices could have a $10 Chicago coincides with unanimously passed a resolution call- million impact on Iowa's economy." the start of trading on the Chicago ing for Winfrey to explain to viewers Through a spokesperson, Winfrey Mercantile Exchange.
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By Cynthia Littleton
Die -hard fans of Fox's The X -Files may find them- selves inexplicably drawn to a half-mile stretch of Hollywood's famed Sunset Strip during the next two months. Last Wednesday, Fox unveiled an X -Files billboard equipped with a radio trans- mitter to reach out to the show's true believers via low - An 'X-Ries' billboard uses low -power radio to pitch the series. power radio. Next to close -ups of series stars Gillian Anderson and busy intersection along Sunset Boule- very 'X- Filian' about taking over David Duchovny, the billboard vard through the end of June. underground airwaves not regulated by instructs motorists to "Turn to 1610 Music companies have been using the FCC to spread the show's messages AM on Your Radio...Now." low -power radio billboards to break of 'the truth is out there' and 'trust no The curious will tune to a short loop new acts for the past few years, but Fox one, - says Cindy Hauser, Fox's senior of soundbites, music and "hidden mes- officials say their latest promotional vice president of print, special projects sages" culled from the hit sci -fi series. stunt marks another TV first for the and online entertainment. The 100-milliwatt transmission can be cutting -edge X- Files, now wrapping up Fox has no immediate plans to erect picked up within a half -mile radius of its third season. broadcast-ready X -Files billboards in the billboard, which will tower over a "We thought there was something other cities. `Dr. Quinn' moves in five markets Exits CBS O &Os after securing better time periods
By Cynthia Littleton in the backend of a successful series, In fact, under the new laissez -faire recent station switches by Dr. Quinn in rules of the syndication game, the Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman is five major markets provide further evi- ABC, CBS and NBC station groups blazing a trail in the post- fin -syn dence that a network's prime time hits may wind up serving as the clearance era of the off -network syndica- may not always be the best daytime/ of last resort for their networks' off - tion business. early fringe programing options for the network product. The sales effort Now that the Big Three can take part network's O &Os. behind Dr. Quinn, cleared for its off - network debut this fall in more than 90% of the country, is a case in point. Dr. Quinn has moved from the CBS O &Os in Los Angeles, Chicago, Detroit, Minneapolis and Green Bay, Wis., after distributor MTM Televi- sion sealed commitments with rival YOUR ONLINE NEWS SOURCE stations for better time periods. CBS hired MTM last year to distribute the Look to the Medialink Web Site at hit CBS Productions series, offered http: / /medialinkvideonews.com on a straight barter basis of seven for broadcast news from the worlds of minutes national, seven local. Business Health Entertainment Consumer Products The CBS station group cleared Dr. Quinn early on to give a boost to Call Nick Peters at 800- 843-0677 MTM's sales efforts, but the agree- or e -mail npeters @medialinkworldwide.com ment included a proviso that the sta- tion would give up the show if MTM
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www.americanradiohistory.com Ratings PEOPLE'S CHOICE p KEY: RANKING/SHOW !PROGRAM RATING /SHARE) TOP TEN SHOWS OF THE WEEK ARE NUMBERED IN RED TELEVISION UNIVERSE ESTIMATED AT 95.9 MIWON HOUSEHOLDS: ONE RAT NGS POINT = 959.000 TV HOMES YELLOW TINT IS WINNER OF TIME SLOT INRI =NOT RANKED; RATING /SHARE ESTIMATED FOR PERIOD SHOWN 'PREMIERE SOURCES: NIELSEN MEDIA RESEARCH. CBS RESEARCH GRAPHIC BY KENNETH RAY
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8:00 24. The Nanny 11.2/19 39. Fresh Prince 9.3/16 71. Why Planes Go Down )t 49. Second Noah 8.2/14 37' Star Trek: Voyager 3.2.'5 4 8:30 32. Almost Perfect 9.7/16 38. In the House 9.4/15 6.4/11 9:00 34. Murphy Brown 9.6/15 19 NBC Monday Night 87. Profit 3.9/6 1)0. Nowhere lían - .8'3 9:30 57. Good Company 8.0/13 Movie- Unsolved 23. Murder One 11.3/18 10:00 Mysteries: Voices 70. Picket Fences 6.1/11 12.1 /20 10:30 12.4/21 7.9/13 12.1/20 8:00 22. Home Imprvmt 11 5,21 68. Rescue: 911 6.E/12 24 3rd Rock fr /Sun 11.2/20 38. Moesha 3.0/5 4 8:30 28. Coach 10.8/18 14. Wings 12.5/21 84. 27th Annual NAACP 37. Miner Adyistrr'ts 2.1'4 7. Home Imprvmt 14.7/23 8. 14.6/23 Image Awards 5.0/8 39, Par 9:00 54. CBS Tuesday Movie - Frasier normal Borderline 9:30 26. Dana Garvey 11.1/18 The Hunt for Red 15. J Larroquette 12.4/20 2.013 October 8.1/13 10:00 12. Murder One 13.0/22 27. Dateline NBC 11.0/19 10:30 9.7/17 6.4/11 12.0/21 6.4/11 2.7 /4 2.7/ 5 Q 8:00 59. Ellen 7.8/15 85. Catch a Rising Star: 50th 64. The X -Files 89.The Seitirel 90 Sister, Sis 2.7/5 8:30 54. Drew Carey 8.1/14 Anniv, Give or Take 4.2/8 6.9/13 2.9/5 90 Prt 'Ho 2.7/5
W 9:00 30. Grace Under Fire 10.3/17 20. 31st Annual Country 79. Kindred: The 90.Swift , ust ce 90 Way3ns 2.7Y5 66. Picket Fences 6.7/11 9:30 44. The Faculty 8.6/14 Music Awards 12.0/21 Embraced 5.9/10 ?.7/4 94 Unhap Ev 2.6Y4 10:00 21. PrimeTime Live 11.7/20 49. Picket Fences 82/14 10:30 7.5/12 9.3/15 19.0/31 6.4/10 } 8:00 76. Wrld's Fun Videos 6.0 11 5. Friends 16.6/30 76. Living Single 6.0/11 37. CBS Special Movie-The C8:30 6. Boston Common 14.9/25 63. Martin 7.0/12 Rockford Files: Friends 2. Seinfeld 19.7/31 9:00 58. ABC Thursday Night and Foul Play 9.5/16 74. New York Undercover D 9:30 Movie -Lethal Weapon 3 4. Caroline in /City 18.0/28 6.2/10 7.9/13 E10.00 41. 48 Hours 8.9/15 1.ER 22.4/36 10:30 10.2/19 7.8/14 8.1/15 7.5/14 8:00 34. Family Matters 9.6/19 49. Unsolved Mysteries 68. Due South 6.6/12 80. Sliders 5.6/11 Q 8:30 43. Boy Meets World 8.8/16 8.2/16 9:00 44. Step by Step 8.6/15 44. Diagnosis Murder 8.6/15 41. Dateline NBC 8.9/15 39. The X -Files 9.3/16 E 9:30 44. Hangin' w/Mr. C 8.6/15 10:00 61. Homicide: Life on the 13.20/20 12.7/23 49. Nash Bridges 8.2115 10:30 Street 7.4/13 5.2/10 11.2/21 6.5/13 5.9/11 } 800 32. Dr. Quinn, Medicine 82. Cops 5.3/11 83. Saturday Night at the 71. NBC Saturday Night 8:30 Woman 9.7/20 76. Cops 6.0/ 12 Movies-Born Free: A Movie -Made in America 9:00 New Adventure 5.1/10 29. Touched by an Angel 6.4/12 75. America's Most Wanted 9:30 10.6/20 6.1/11 10:00 81. Comedy Club Superstars 11. Walker, Texas Ranger 66. Sisters 6.7/13 10:30 5.5/10 13.1/25 11.0 /18 12.5/21 13.6/23 7.5/12 2.0/3 7:00 62. Am Fun Hm Vid 7.1/14 60. When Animals Attack 102. Pinky & Tie Main 10.60 Minutes 13.2/24 7:30 54. Am Fun Hm Vid 8.1/15 (nr) NBA Playoff 8.6/16 7.7/14 111.-he Parert 'Hood ".6;3 8:00 18. Murder, She Wrote 48. The Simpsons 8.3/14 95. Sister, Sister 2.5:4 Q 34. Lois & Clark 9.6/16 12.2/20 Z 8:30 30. Mad About You 10.3/17 49. The Simpsons 8.2/13 96. kirk 2.4:4 9:00 16. NewsRadio 12.3/19 65. Married w /Chld 6.8/11 9. ABC Sunday Night 97. Savannah L.1;3 9:30 16. CBS Sunday Movie 3. NBC Sunday Night 71. Married w/Chld 6.4/10 Movie -She Woke Up - Harvest of Fire 12.3/19 Movie Beast, 10:00 Pregnant 13.4/21 -The 1 18.6/30 10:30 Part WEED AVG 9.6/16 9.2/16 11.9/20 6.3/11 UIN: 2.5/4; W! 2.2/4 STD AVG 10.7/18 9.6/16 11.7/19 7.3/12 UFN: 3.1/°; Vitt 2.5/4 Broadcasting & Cable May 6 1996 21
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S Y N D I C A T I O N M A R K E T P L A C E `Simpsons' times two picked up for late night. New stations NSS POCKETPIECE on board for the show include A double dose of The Simpson pro- (Nielsen's top ranked syndicated shows for KTxA(TV) Dallas, wjw -Tv Cleveland, vided a double-digit boost for broad- the week ending April 21. Numbers represent KIRO -TV Seattle and KTVK(TV) casters who jumped on Twentieth average audience stations '''. coverage.) Phoenix. Twentieth is offering two- Television's newly extended offer of 1. Wheel of Fortune 11.6'226:99 2. Jeopardy! 9.8 219.99 year deals for weekend runs of double runs for the Fox animated hit, 3. Home Improvement 8.0.224'98 NYPD Blue beginning in fall 1997 on now in its second year of syndica- 4. Oprah Winfrey Show 7.1/23599 5. a barter basis of 7 1/2 minutes tion. During the week of April 15, Seinfeld 7.0/22197 6. Entertainment Tonight 5.8/178,94 national, 6 1/2 minutes local. Reruns The Simpsons averaged a 33% 6. Star Trek: Deep Space Nine 5.8/236/99 of the ABC drama also will premiere increase in Nielsen household share 8. Hercules, Journeys of 5.2/230/98 8. Simpsons 5.2/191!96 as a weekday strip next year on over February 1996 time period aver- 10. Inside Edition 5.0/164/89 Fox's basic cable network, fX. ages on the five stations that chose 10. Wheel of Fortune-wknd 5.0/179/81 the second run in the first week it 12. Hard Copy 4.7/176/91 13. Fresh Prince of Bel -Air 4.5/161/89 was offered. For KBHK -TV San Fran- 13. Xena: Warrior Princess 4.5/204/97 `Animated' discussion 15. Baywatch 4.4/222/97 cisco, a second run of The Simpsons The NATPE Educational Foundation at 7:30 p.m. improved household rat- 15. Home lmprovement-wknd 4.4/211/95 delves into the world of animation ings for the time slot by 44% over next week with "The Art and Busi- Roseanne's performance in February. ness of Animation," the latest pro- KCPQ(Tv) Seattle saw its 6 p.m. supernatural." Like MGM's fresh- gram in its Insighter seminar series. household ratings climb 37% by man hit The Outer Limits, MGM Panelists set to appear May 15 at the replacing Full House with more of has carved a dual cable /syndication half-day conference in Los Angeles the Simpson clan. distribution platform for Poltergeist include Fox Children's Network's that calls for Showtime to air the We're baaaack Margaret Loesch, Warner Bros. Tele- series in the spring and summer vision Animation's Jean MacCurdy, MGM Worldwide Television's new before it bows in syndication in the Walt Disney Television Animation's series Poltergeist: The Legacy will fall. Poltergeist premiered April 21 Tom Ruzicka and Saban Entertain- launch in syndication during the on Showtime. ment's Eric Rollman. week of Sept. 23 with a special two -hour premiere episode. The "supernatural" drama, based on the Two `Blue' `ET' moves two 1980s "Poltergeist" feature Twentieth Television's NYPD Blue Paramount Domestic Television's films, has been cleared in 131 mar- has been cleared for weekend double Entertainment Tonight will send kets covering 84% of the country. runs with broadcasters in 65 markets weekend anchor /correspondent Julie The big- budget series focuses on a covering 62% of the country. Twen- Moran back to her home state of secret society, known as the Lega- tieth officials say the Steven Bochco Georgia in July to anchor the maga- cy, dedicated to "protecting the police drama, known for its gritty zine's nightly coverage of the sum- world from the darkside of the language and graphic scenes, is being mer Olympic games in Atlanta.
got a better offer in those markets. time periods outside of late fringe for look at Dr. Quinn in the past few weeks. Coupled with the network's daytime reruns of Dr. Quinn. And with the high So far, however, there have been no lineup, the station group's commitment casualty rate of new first -run strips, new takers in New York or Miami. Con- to the CBS -produced first -mn strips Day MTM found a number of stations in ventional wisdom dictates that post -I & Date and Gordon Elliott left open few CBS markets willing to take a second a.m. clearances in those key markets will hurt Dr. Quinn's national barter take, but veteran observers predict that the show will perform best in the South and Mid- west, as it does on the network. The addition of Dr. Quinn to Chris Craft -owned KcoP(TV) Los Angeles's daytime lineup will be something of a Y O U R A U D I O N E W S S O U R C E departure from the talk -heavy schedule Look to the Medialink /AP Express Newswire and the station has programed during the Medialink SuperFax for audio from the worlds of past few years. "We wanted to be more diversified," Business Health Entertainment Consumer Products says Carol Myers Martz, program Call ILidj Lewis at 800. 8434677 director for KCOP. "It's probably going or e-mail Ilewis @medialinkworldwide.com to be older -skewing, but it'll be good counterprograming for people who Visit our web site for video advisories at http : / /www.medialinkvideonews.com won't watch talk shows and advertisers who won't buy them."
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www.americanradiohistory.com Broadcasting Everything you always wanted to know about communications deals, since 1990 VS &A details acquisitions, mergers, IPOs, joint ventures for public media companies
By Steve McClellan shifted again as operators aggressively Changing Hands sought clustering opportunities to con- Want to review every radio sta- centrate reach in individual markets tion purchase made by Infinity the period covered. The smallest sale in and regions. Broadcasting or cable system the same period was for a wireless cable VS &A Director of Research Chris acquisitions made by ICI since 1990? system in Pennsylvania for $100,000. Russell says the report is targeted to Or perhaps you'd forgotten how much The report also offers commentary on investment bankers, brokers, strategic Century Communications raised in its why certain trends emerged, noting, for planners, consultants and other media April 1993 offering of senior discount example, that sales of broadcasting prop- executives interested in buy -sell oppor- notes ($444 million) or how much erties started to pick up in 1992 after sev- tunities and capital markets. Ackerley Communications raised in its eral years of a depressed broadcast October 1993 private placement ($76.6 advertising climate. Improved earnings Paxson hits top 10 list million). for broadcasters in 1993, coupled with Paxson Communications Corp. plants If so, New York -based media invest- declining interest rates, opened up debt - itself on the list of top 10 station own- ment banker Veronis, Suhler & Associ- and equity- raising opportunities that ers with a $41.3 million purchase of 10 ates has a publication for you: Commu- were "virtually nonexistent" in the 1990- more radio stations in Florida. nications Industry Transactions 91 period, the report notes. Paxson coasts onto the list, which is Report. On the cable side, the report notes compiled by number of stations owned, The first edition of the report will be that with cable rate freezes adopted by in ninth place. That forces Chancellor available in early June for $1,395. Congress in late 1992, operators shift- Broadcasting Co. to number 10 and Transactions Report is similar in style ed focus from expanding cable hold- Salem Communications Corp. off the and format to two annual publications ings to developing new unregulated list (BROADCASTING & CABLE, April 22). that VS &A now issues: Communica- revenue sources. In 1994 the market The purchases of the stations -In tions Industry Report and Communica- tions Industry Forecast. Industry Report focuses on earnings, revenue and other financial data for various industry seg- ments, including broadcasting, cable, filmed entertainment, recorded music, FORCE newspapers, magazines, advertising Communications & Consultants agencies, book publishing and interac- LLC tive digital media. Forecast predicts spending for those segments. Announces the Sale of Like VSA's other industry reports, WCEE CHANNEL 13 Transactions Report tracks figures for publicly traded companies only. It Mt. Vernon (St. Louis), Illinois details eight types of transactions: mergers, acquisitions, initial and other Seller. public equity offerings, public debt, McEntee Broadcasting, Inc. private placements, redemptions and joint ventures. Buy(r: The report slices and dices its infor- mation in various ways, listing each Channel 13 of St. Louis, Inc. transaction alphabetically, chronologi- cally and by size. It even includes per- centage deals. The report includes completed transactions from 1990 *Force Communications represented through 1994 and announced transac- both the buyer and seller tions (such as the Time Wamer/Turner in this transaction. Broadcasting System merger) for 1995. The cable section separates cable operator transactions from cable net- John L. Pierce E. Lauer Hal W. Gore work deals. The MSO section, for exam- John ple, cites the Time Warner acquisition of (606) 647 -0101 (404) 350 -9401 (706) 746 -7400 Cablevision Industries as the largest sin- gle MSO transaction ($2.7 billion) for
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www.americanradiohistory.com roaacasung Tallahassee, Pensacola and Orlan- Greensboro /High Point /Winston The company also has entered into do -give Paxson a total 32 owned or Salem, N.C., with the purchase of an LMA with UPN affiliate wuPL(Tv) to -be -owned stations: 20 FMs and 12 WAAP(TV) Burlington. Paxson also New Orleans. Company officials are AMs (subject to FCC approval). formalized a time brokerage agree- looking at possible synergies between Almost all are in Florida. ment with Whitehead Media Inc.'s the stations and Cox's metro cable The latest buys are WDIZ -FM Orlan- WNGM -TV Athens /Atlanta. system there. do; WSNI -FM, WTNT -FM, WTPS -FM, Paxson Chairman Lowell W. WXSR -FM and WNLS -AM Tallahassee; "Bud" Paxson says he plans to bring Belo settles on millions WTKX -FM and WOWW -FM Pensacola, inTV into every top 50 market. WAAP Expect a TV station shopping spree and WPAP -FM and WPBH -FM Panama is in the 47th -largest market; Atlanta by A.H. Belo Corp. With an eye on City. They give Paxson five FMs in is 10th. possible future acquisitions, Belo Orlando and four FMs in Tallahassee. tomorrow (Tuesday) will settle its Paxson also gains duopolies in Pana- Cox's team expands offering of 5 million shares of Series ma City and Pensacola. Cox Broadcasting Inc. adds the Dal- A common stock. Shares were sold at Most of the stations were sold by las Cowboys to its team with the pur- $36.35 each; estimated net proceeds Southern Broadcasting Cos. Inc. for chase last week of KFOx(Tv) El Paso are $172.6 million. The money will $21.3 million. WDIZ -FM came from (subject to FCC approval). Ch. 14 has be used to repay bank debt, providing Shamrock Communications Inc. for been home to the football team for the liquidity for possible purchases. at least $20 million, a source says (see past two years, and as a Fox affiliate Belo already owns seven network "Changing Hands "). is the new home to Major League affiliates in markets including Dal- Also last week, Paxson expanded Baseball. The price was not dis- las/ Fort Worth, Seattle and New its Infomall Television Network to closed. Orleans.
million for stations excluding wolz; at 328 ft.; wxsR: 101.5 mhz, 50 kw, ant. Changing Hands least $20 million for wDlz) 476 ft.; wrmx -FM: 101.5 mhz, 100 kw, Buyer: Paxson Communications ant. 633 ft.; woww -FM: 107.3 mhz, The week's tabulation Corp., West Palm Beach, Fla. (Low- 100 kw, ant. 1,407 ft.; WPAP -FM: 92.5 of station sales ell W. "Bud" Paxson, chairman/ mhz, 100 kw, ant. 930 ft.; WPBH: 94.5 owner); owns wFTL(AM) Fort Laud- mhz, 100 kw, ant. 991 ft. Proposed station trades erdale, WINZ(AM) -WLVE -FM and Format: wolz: AOR; wsNI: good time By dollar volume and number of sales; wzTA(FM) Miami Beach, wPTN(AM)- WNLS: WTNT: does not include mergers or acquisitions oldies; news /talk; coun- involving substantial non -station assets WGSQ(FM) Cookeville, WJRR(FM) try; wTPs: not on air; wxsR: CHR; THIS WEEK: Cocoa BeactvOrlando, wzNz(AM), WTKX -FM: AOR; WOWW -FM: country; TVs o $131,000,000 2 WNZS(AM) and WROO -FM Jacksonville, WPAP -FM: modern country; WPBH: wPLA(FM) Combos L $99,650,000 o 8 Callahan /Jacksonville, classic hits FMs o $156,349,500 0 8 war(FM) Lakeland, WNZE(AM) Largo, Broker. Media Venture Partners WMGF(FM) Mt. Dora, WWNZ(AM) Orlan- AMs o $2,500,000 4 WJLK -AM -FM Asbury Park and do, WWZN(AM) Pine Hills, wHNz(AM) Total n $389,499,500 22 WQNIIFM) Ocean Acres, N.J. Pinellas Park and WHPr(FM) Saraso- SO FAR IN 1996: Price: $16.75 million ta, all Fla.; is buying WSRF-AM -WSHE- TVs i $619,425,510 032 Buyer: Nassau Broadcasting Partners FM Fort Lauderdale /Miami and Combos n $1,911,824,734 n 126 LP, Princeton, N.J. (Louis F. Mer- WHUB -AM -FM Cookeville, Tenn. Pax- catanti Jr., president); owns FMs $798,648,546 129 son also owns Infomall Television AMs $47,581,129 67 Network. WHWH(AM) Princeton, WPST -FM Tren- ton /Philadelphia and WHCV(FM) Total o $3,377,479,919 354 Seller. wolz: Shamrock Communi- Blairstown, all N.J.; is buying WNNJ- SAME PERIOD IN 1995': cations Inc., Scranton, Pa. (25% AM-FM Newton, N.J., and wvPO(AM)- TVs o $1,430,032,000 41 owners Edward J. Lynett Jr., George WSBG-FM Stroudsburg, Pa. Combos S676,610,300 o 86 V. Lynett, William R. Lynett and Seller. New Wave Communications FMs I_ $294,205,2210131 Cecelia Lynett Haggerty); owns LP, Asbury Park, N.J. (John Ferrari, AMs o $51,479,619 o 70 wQFM(FM) Milwaukee; WTTR(AM)- president; D &F Broadcasting Inc., Total wGRx(FM) Westminster, Md., and o $2,452,227,140 o 328 general partner); owns wsPB(AM)- KMYZ -FM Pryor, Okla., and KUTz(FM) Source: BROADCASTING 8 CABLE WSRZ-FM and WYNF(FM) Sarasota, ' A. Lampasas, Tex.; is selling KMYz(AM) of MAY 8, 1995 Fla., and KRoo(AM)- KIAQ(FM) and KSII- Pryor. Owners also have interests in FM (formerly KAMZ) El Paso wBAx(AM) Wilkes- Barre, WTZR(FM) Facilities: AM: 1310 khz, 2.5 kw day, COMBOS Nanticoke and WEJL(AM)- wEzx(FM) 1 kw night; FM: 94.3 mhz, 1.3 kw, Scranton, all Pa. All other stations: WDIZ(FM) Orlando; WSNIIFMI ant. 498.5 ft.; wow: 98.5 mhz, 6 kw, Southern Broadcasting Cos. Inc., Thomasville, Ga.; WNLSIAMI- ant. 328 ft. Tallahassee (Paul C. Stone, presi- WTPSIFM) and WXSRIFM) Formats: All adult contemporary WTNTIFM), dent); no other broadcast interests Quincy, all Tallahassee; WTKX -FM and Broker. Blackburn & Co. Facilities: wDIZ: 100.3 mhz, 100 kw, WOWW -FM Pensacola, and WPAP -FM ant. 1,597 ft.; wSNI: 107.1 mhz, 100 KWAMIAM)-KJMS(FM) Memphis and WPBH(FM) Port St. Joe, both Pana- kw, 981 ft.; WNLS: 1270 khz, 5 Price: $12.5 million ma City, all Fla. ant. kw; wTNT: mhz, 100 kw, Buyer. US Inc., Price: At least $41.3 million ($21.3 94.9 ant. Radio Philadelphia 840 ft.; wTPS: 100.7 mhz, 6 kw, ant. (Ragan A. Henry, chairman /50.9%
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www.americanradiohistory.com roadcasting owner); owns WDIA(AM) -WHRK -FM CLOSED! Memphis; KMJx(FM) Conway and Big deals KDDK(FM) Jacksonville, both Little Rock, Ark.; WRAW(AM)-WRFY -FM The following station -sale applica- last Reading, Pa.; KHEY -AM -FM and tions were made public week FCC: KPRR(FM) El Paso, and 40% of by the wKKv(FM) Racine /Milwaukee, Wis.; WPRI -TV Providence New Bed- has LMAs with options to buy ford. R.I. (ch. 12): $68 million paid wook(FM) S. Boston, Va. /Raleigh, by Clear Channel Communica- WNND -FM Fuquay- Varina/Raleigh, tions Inc.. San Antonio. to CBS N.C., and KJOJ -AM -FM Inc.. N.Y. (note: CBS paid $83 KTTY -TV, San Diego, Freeport/Houston, Tex.; and joint million for station last April) sales agreements with wows -FM and WDKY -TV Danville /Lexington. Ky. California from SDTV, Inc. WJCD(FM) Norfolk and WSVY-AM -FM (ch. 56) and KocB(rv) Oklahoma to The Tribune Company Portsmouth, Va. US Radio is being City (ch. 34): $63 million for stock acquired by Clear Channel Com- paid by Sinclair Communications for $70,500,000. munications Inc., San Antonio (L. Group Inc.. Baltimore. to Superior Lowry Mays, president); owns wPTY- Communications Group Inc.. Pitts- TV Memphis; wPMI(Tv) Mobile, burgh. Brokers: Alex. Brown & Elliot B. Evers Ala. /Pensacola, Fla.; Krru -Tv Tuc- Sons Inc.: Communications Equity son, Ariz.; KLRT(TV) Little Rock, Ark.; Associates and WAvz(AM)- wxct(FM) and WELI(AM) Brian E. Cobb New Haven, Conn.; WHYI -FM and AM and WSRV -FM, all Dover/Wilming- represented WBGG -FM Fort Lauderdale /Miami, ton, Del.; WWFG -FM and WOSC -FM wAws(Tv) Jacksonville and wMTx -AM- Salisbury/Ocean City, Md.; wcos- SDTV, Inc. FM and wRBQ -AM -FM Tampa, all Fla.; AM-FM, WHKZ -FM and WVOC-AM, all KSAS -TV Wichita, Kan.; WHAS- Columbia, and WESC -AM -FM and WAMZ(FM) Louisville, Ky.; WQUE-AM- WFNO -FM Greenville /Spartanburg, all FM and WYLD -AM -FM New Orleans; S.C.; WVGO -FM and WLEE -AM -FM Rich- WFTc(Tv) Minneapolis; WXXA-TV mond, WUSO-FM, WNTW-AM and WFQX- Albany, N.Y.; wERE(AM)- WNCX(FM) FM Winchester /Front Royal, and Cleveland; KOKI -TV and KAKC(AM)- WLTY-FM, WKOC -FM and WTAR -AM, all KMOD-FM Tulsa, Okla., and KTOK(AM)- NorfolkNirginia Beach, and WROV- KJYO(FM) and KEBC(FM) Oklahoma AM-FM and WYYD -FM Roanoke/Lynch- ELLIOT B. EVERS City; WHP(TV) Harrisburg, Pa.; burg, all Va.; has option to purchase 415-391-4877 KPEZ(FM) Austin, KMJO(FM), KBXX(FM) WLNI -FM Lynchburg and KPRC(AM) Houston, KSEV(AM) Seller. Adventure Communications GEORGE I. OTWELL Tomball /Houston and woAl(AM)- Inc., Bluefield, W.Va. (Michael 513-769-4477 KAJA(FM), KTKR(AM) and KQXT(FM) San Shott, president/85% owner); owns BRIAN E. COBB Antonio, all Tex., and WRVA(AM)- WHls(AM)- WHAJ(FM) Bluefield; is sell- CHARLES E GIDDENS WRvo(FM) and WRVH(AM)-WRXL(FM) ing WKEE -AM -FM Huntington and 703 -827 Richmond, Va.; is buying WCUZ -AM- wzzw -AM Milton, W.Va., and wBVB- -2727 FM WOOD -AM -FM WBCT -FM and and FM Coal Grove and wIRO -AM Ironton, RANDALL E. JEFFERY Grand Rapids, Mich.; WENZ -FM Ohio; owns 53% of New Adventure RANDALL E. JEFFERY, JR. Cleveland; KQLL(AM) Tulsa- KOLL(FM) Communications Inc., which owns 407-295-2572 Owasso/Tulsa and KOAS -FM Tulsa, WFXH -AM -FM Hilton Head Island, S.C. and WTVR -AM -FM Richmond Note: Adventure bought WSIC -WFMX Seller. E.D. Rivers Group, West in 1989 for $2.5 million. RADIO and TELEVISION Palm Beach, Fla. (Marie B. Rivers, Facilities: AM: 1400 khz, 1 kw; FM: BROKERAGE APPRAISALS president); owns WGUN(AM) Atlanta, 105.7 mhz, 100 kw, ant. 1,517 ft. WEAS -AM -FM Savannah and Format: AM: news /talk, sports; FM: WGov(AM)- WAAC(FM) Valdosta, Ga. country Facilities: AM: 990 khz, 10 kw day, Broker. Michael Bergner 450 w night; FM: 101.1 mhz, 100 1 Greensboro, N.C. kw, ant. 347 ft. WQMG -AM -FM Price: Formats: AM: gospel; FM: urban $6.9 million contemporary Buyer. Max Media Properties LLC, kV:A, Virginia Beach, Va. A. Broker. Crisler Co. (John Trinder, president); owns WJMH(FM) Reidsville and wMox(FM) Winston - MEDIA VENTURE WSICIAM)- WFMX(FM) Salem, N.C., both Greensboro PARTNERS Statesville/Hickory/Salisbury, N.C. Sellers: Morgan Rees Poag, Greens- Price: $9.6 million boro: no other broadcast interests WASHINGTON, DC Buyer: Benchmark Radio Acquisition Facilities: AM: 1510 khz, 1 kw day, ORLANDO. CINCINNATI Fund VIII LP, Baltimore (Bruce R. 250 w night; FM: 97.1 mhz, 100 kw, SAN FRANCISCO Spector, Joseph L. Mathias IV, gen- ant. 1,289 ft. eral partners); owns WDSD -FM, WDOV- Formats: AM: gospel; FM: urban
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contemporary Augusta, Ga.; wTEL(AM)- wxTU(FM) and Portland; owns WZMX(FM), WRCH -FM WDAS -AM -FM Philadelphia, and and WNEz(AM), Hartford, Conn.; WIRK- KRYS -AM -FM and KMXRIFM) Corpus wTse(AM)- WKML(FM) Lumberton, FM, WKGR -FM and WBZT -AM West Palm Christi, Tex. N.C. /Fayetteville, S.C., and wosc(AM)- Beach, Fla.; WQSR-FM and WBMD(AM) Price: $6 million WEGX(FM) Dillon, S.C.; is buying Baltimore; WRKO(AM)- WBMx(FM), Buyer. GulfStar Communications Inc., WQAM-AM Miami WKIS FM Boca WEEI(AM) and WEGO-FM Boston; WYRK- Austin, Tex. (R. Steven Hicks, 98.5% Raton /Miami, Fla., and WNCT -AM -FM FM, WJYE -FM and WECK(AM) Buffalo, and owner); owns WJBO(AM)- WFMF(FM) Greenville, N.C.; is selling wJHM(FM) WCMF -FM and WRMM -AM -FM Rochester, and WYNK -AM -FM Baton Rouge, and Daytona Beach/Orlando, Fla. George N.Y., and WMMX -FM, WTUE -FM and KLVI(AM)- KYKR -FM Beaumont, KYKS -FM Beasley also is 40% owner of WONE -AM Dayton, Ohio; is buying Lufkin, KKMY -FM Orange /Beaumont, wEOR(FM) Goldsboro and 45% owner KKDJ(FM) Fresno, and KCTC(AM)- KNUE -FM Tyler, KKYR -AM-FM of WSFL -FM New Bern, N.C. KYMX(FM) and KSTE(AM) Rancho Cordo- Texarkana and KIxS -FM Victoria, all Seller. Carolina Media Group, va and KMJi(AM)- KsKs(FM) Woodland, Tex.; is buying KAFx -FM Diboll /Lufkin, Raleigh, N.C. (Donald W. Curtis, all Sacramento, Calif.; WTIC -AM -FM KTYL-FM Tyler and KLue(FM) Bloom- principal); owns weee(AM)- WPCM(FM) Hartford; WARS -FM Detroit; KFAB(AM)- ington /Victoria, all Tex. GulfStar is Burlington, WFLB(AM) Fayetteville, KGOR(FM) Omaha; KMZQ -FM and merging with Sonance Communica- WGBR(AM), WFMc(AM), WGBR(AM) and KJMZ(FM) Henderson, KXNO(AM) and tions Inc., which owns KTAW(AM)- WKTc(FM) Goldsboro, WPTF(AM)- KVEG(AM) North Las Vegas, KFBI(FM) KTSR(FM) College Station, KLTX(FM) wQDR(FM) Raleigh and WCPS(AM) Tar- Pahrump and KLUC -FM, all Las Vegas; Harcker Heights, KBRQ(FM) Hillsboro, boro, all N.C. WSJZ -FM Buffalo, and WHAM(AM)-WVOR- KIIZ -FM Killeen and KKAM(AM)- KFMX -FM Facilities: AM: 1460 khz, 5 kw; FM: FM, WPXY -FM and WHTK -AM Rochester, and KRLB(FM) Lubbock, all Tex.; is 96.5 mhz, 100 kw, ant. 650 ft. N.Y., and WFLN -FM Philadelphia; has buying KACY(AM)- KSMB(FM) Lafayette, Formats: AM: news /talk; FM: oldies option to buy WBLK -FM Buffalo and La., and KcHx(FM) Midland, Tex. KKMJ(FM)-KJCE(AM) Austin and KPTY(FM) Seller. Ranger Broadcasting Co., KBCHIAM)- KCRF -FM Lincoln City, Ore. Luling /Austin, Tex. Dallas (Richard M. Hull, president); Price: $600,000 Seller. BayCom Partners LP, San owns KzBE(FM) Pleasant Hope and Buyer. Q Media LLC, San Antonio Francisco (Jack McSorley, COO/ KHTO(FM) Mount Vernon, Mo. Hull (co- owners Stephen S. McCormick, general partner; Triad Capital Man- has interest in KLBJ -AM -FM Austin, John D. Stephens); no other broad- agement Inc., partner); no other KHHT -FM Killeen, KWTX- TV -AM -FM cast interests broadcast interests Waco and KBTx -Tv Bryan, all Tex. Seller:Oceanlake Broadcasting Co. Facilities: KSJO: 92.3 mhz, 50 kw, ant. Facities: KRYs(AM): 1360 khz, 1 kw; Inc., Lincoln City (Hal D. Fowler, presi- 464 ft.; KUFx: 94.5 mhz, 1.23 kw, ant. KRYS -FM: 99.1 mhz, 100 kw, ant. 1,049 dent); no other broadcast interests 2,535 ft.; KUPL-FM: 98.5 mhz, 100 kw, ft.; KMXR: 93.9 mhz, 100 kw, ant. 840 ft. Facilities: AM: 1400 khz, 1 kw; FM: ant. 1,104 ft.; KKJZ: 106.7 mhz, 94 Format KRYS(AM): sports /talk; KRYS -FM: 96.7 mhz, 610 kw, ant. 670 ft. kw, ant. 879 ft. country; KMXR: adult contemporary Formats: AM: MOR; FM: soft contem- Formats: KSJO: AOR; KuFx: classic Broker. John Barger (buyer); Dick porary rock; KUPL -FM: country; KKJZ: jazz Chapin (seller) RADIO: FM Broker: Media Venture Partners WEWOIAMI-WAZZIFM) Laurinburg, N.C. KYLD -FM San Mateo/San Francisco Price: $4.2 million KSJO(FMI San Jose and KUFXIFM) Price: $44 million Buyer. Beasley Broadcast Group, Gilroy/San Jose, Calif., and KUPL -FM Buyer: Evergreen Media Corp., Irving, Naples, Fla. (George G. Beasley; Portland and KKJZIFM) Lake Tex. (Scott K. Ginsburg, chairman); president/owner); owns KAAY(AM) Little Oswego/Portland, Ore. owns KIOl(FM) and KMEL(FM) San Fran- Rock, Ark.; wwcN(AM) North Fort Price: $103 million cisco and KKBT(FM) Los Angeles; Myers- wRxK(FM) Bonita Springs and Buyer: American Radio Systems WCVG(AM) Miami; WMVP(AM) -WLUP -FM, wxKB(FM) Cape Coral, all Fort Myers, Corp., Boston (Steven B. Dodge, WNUA -FM, WRCX(FM), WVAZ(FM) and and wPow(FM) Miami, all Fla.; chairman; co -COOs Dave Pearlman, WEJM- AM -FM, all Chicago; WJMN(FM), WGAc(AM)- WGOR(FM) Martinez and John Gehron); is buying KDBx(FM) WXKS -AM -FM and WJMN -FM Boston and WAJY(FM) New Ellenton, S.C., all Banks /Portland and KBBT(AM)-KUFo(FM) WXKS -AM -FM Medford /Boston; WKQI(FM), WNIC(FM) and WDoz(AM), all Detroit; WYNY(FM) New York; WRFX(AM) -WRFX -FM, WEDJ -FM, WPEG(FM) Unda USA The national Catholic association of broadcasters and communicators and WBAV -AM -FM Charlotte; WYXR -FM and WJJZ -FM Philadelphia; KTRH(AM)- 1996 l$wan6 KLOL(FM) Houston and KSKY(AM) Dal- las, and WTOP(AM)- WASH(FM) Washing- Honoring radio and television programs that enrich their audiences through a values -centered vision of humanity. ton; is buying WKLB -FM Framingham, Mass. /Boston, WDFN -AM- WWWW -FM 1= Program Categories: Entertainment The Arts News and Information Religion Community Detroit; is selling WHIT -AM -FM and Awareness Campaigns Children's Programming Features PSAs WSJZ -FM Buffalo, N.Y. Station of the Year Awards Personal Achievement Award Seller. Crescent Communications LP, Deadline: lune ;, 1446 Winston -Salem, N.C. (Allen Shaw, For Information and /or Entry Forms call: president/owner); owns KsoL(FM) San National Office (513) 229-2303 Mateo /San Francisco and KYLz(FM) To Enter...Send Tapes, Forms & Fees to: Santa Cruz, Calif.; is selling KMZQ -FM Gabriel Awards, Unda -USA, 901 Irving Avenue, Henderson, KFBI(FM) Pahrump and Dayton, Ohio 45409 -2316
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www.americanradiohistory.com Broadcasting KVEG -AM North Las Vegas, all Las Satterfield & Perry broadcast interests Vegas, and KRzY(AM)- KRST(FM) Albu- Wilting 610 khz, 1.5 kw day, 225 w nic ht Construction permit for WBXE(FM) querque and KOLr(FM) Santa Fe, N.M. Format Country Baxter, Tenn. Facities 107.7 mhz, 8.9 kw, ant. 1,161 ft. Format CHR Price: $222,000 KTZR(AM) Tucson, Ariz Broker: Star Media Group Buyer WXKN Inc., Livingston, Tenn. Price: $650,000 (Millard V. Oakley, president/owner); Buyer. Arthur Egnoian, aka Art WBYR(FM) Van Wert, Ohio/ is buying CP for WLMO(FM) Monterey, Laboe, Los Angeles; is buying Fort Wayne, Ind. Tenn. Oakley owns 80% wLlv(AM)- KXEW(AM) Tucson and KOHT(FM) Price: $5.85 million cash wcsD(FM) Livingston. Marana, Ariz. Buyer. Pathfinder Communications Seller. Joel R. Upton, Livingston; no Seller. Hassey Communications Corp., Elkhart, Ind. (John F. Dille Ill, other broadcast interests Group Inc., Tucson (receiver)
president/75% owner); owns Facilities: 93.7 mhz, 25 kw, ant. 328 ft. Facilities: 1450 khz, 1 kw WTRC(AM) Elkhart; WMEE(FM), Format Spanish 51% of CP for WYLK -FM wowo(AM) and WOHK -AM -FM Fort (formerly KGZC(FMI) Folsom, La. WSYD(AM) N.C. Wayne, and WBVT(FM) South Bend, Mount Ally, P rice: $168,000 Price: Inc., and WAKx(FM) Hollander and $350,000 Buyer. wowo(AM) Muskegon, Mich.; is buy- Radio Co. Inc., Mandeville, Buyer. Co- owners Kelly D. and Leigh La. (Charles K. Ann Epperson, ing wFwi -FM Fort Wayne; is selling Winstanley, presi- Mount Airy; no other dent/51% WCuz -AM -FM Grand Rapids, Mich., owner /49% owner of sell- broadcast interests er); owns WYLA -FM La. Seller: and KOLL -AM -FM Tulsa, Okla. Lacombe, Surry County Broadcasters Inc., Seller: Regional Radio Corp., Holt, Winstanley owns 76% of WDLP -AM Mount Airy (Seibert M. Wood, presi- Panama no Mich. (Dennis L. Mockler, president); City Beach and 51% of dent); other broadcast interests WPCF -FM Panama Fla. Facilities: 1300 khz, 5 1 owns WJXO(FM) and WBHR(FM) (for- City, kw day, kw merly worn) Jackson; is buying Seller. Enon Broadcasting Inc., Cov- night wwDx(FM) St. Johns, all Mich. ington, La. (Carol A. Stack, princi- Format Pure country pal); no other broadcast interests Facilities: 98.9 mhz, 50 kw, ant. 450 WHYZIAM) Sans Souci, S.C. Facilities: 104.9 mhz, 3.1 kw, ant. 328 ft. Price: $200,000 for ft. foreclosure Format: AOR Buyer. WHYZ Radio LP, Fort Laud- Broker: Richard A. Foreman Associates WPBC(FM) Pittsfield, Me. erdale, Fla. (Tama Broadcasting Price: WFPS(FM) Freeport, Ill. $87,500 Group of South Carolina LC, general Price: $1.638 million (includes Buyer. CSN International, Santa Ana, partner, of which Glenn W. Cherry is $400,000 consulting agreement) Calif. (Charles W. Smith, presi- member -manager) Buyer. EveningStar Media Group dent/25% owner); owns KTRx(FM) Seller Broadcast Capital Inc., Tarkio, Mo. has interest in Greenville, L. LLC, Sycamore, Ill. (Michael Weck- Smith S.C. (Anthony erly, president/98% owner) KwvE(FM) San Clemente, Calif.; Williams, president) KRss(FM) KEFX(FM) Facilities: 1070 khz, Seller. Freeport Radio Inc., Chicago Chubbuck and 50 kw day, 1.5 Twin Falls, Idaho, WFGL(AM) kw night (Charles P. Mills, president). Mills and Fitchburg, Mass. Format Dark owns wrrN(AM) Watertown and WKTT- Seller. Beverly E. Dodge, Litchfield, -Compiled by Elizabeth Rathbun FM Cleveland, Wis. Maine; no Facilities: 92.1 mhz, 3 kw, ant. 300 ft. other broadcast interests Format: Adult contemporary Facilities: 99.5 mhz, 3 kw, ant. 243 ft. Amplification Format: News /talk The price for the sale of wsRF -AM- Exchange of WALY(FM) RADIO: AM WSHE-FM Fort Lauderdale /Miami, Bellwood/Altoona and WDLS(FM) Dal- Fla., las/Wilkes Barre/Scranton, Pa. from T -K Communications Inc. WPLO(AM) Grayson/Lawrenceville, Ga. Price: $1.384 million ($950,000 cash to Paxson Communications Corp. P rice: $1.3 million for Winston Radio Corp. to buy WDLs was reported incorrectly in the April Buyer. Teresa Prieto, Roswell, Ga. from Mountain Broadcasting Inc. plus 22 "Changing Hands." The correct Seller. C. Lamar Nash and Norris J. additional consideration of $49,000 price is $57.5 million. Nash, Loganville, Ga.; no other plus $385,000 consulting fee) Swapper of was: Winston Radio Corp., Johnstown, Pa. (Michael F. Brosig Sr., CEO/17.7% owner); owns WJAC(AM)- WKYE(FM) Johnstown, MATTER OF RECORD ONLY Pa.; owns 82.5% of wwPA(AM) and wvRr(FM) Jersey Shore, both On April 24, 1996, the News Press & Gazette Company, St. Joseph Missouri, Williamsport, Pa. closed its acquisition of KESQ -TV, channel 42, ABC, Palm Springs, California. Swapper of wry: Swanson Holdings Ltd., The price was $19,400,000. Clarks Summit, Pa. (Stephen Killian, principal); owns wcDL(AM)- wsGD(FM) Car- H. B. La Rue, Media Brokers of Beverly Hills, California was the exclusive broker bondaleAMlkes- Barre/ Scranton in this transaction. Fealties wALV: 103.9 mhz, 3 kw, ant. 984 ft.; wDLs: 93.7 mhz, 750 w, ant. 679 ft. Formats: WALY: adult contemporary; XA...ea Lce./ve xCeXb WDLS: country ée/4, Jf0 x75.9r66 Broker: Media Services Group Inc.;
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www.americanradiohistory.com Broadcasting Investment firm offers Capstar Partners $1 billion acquisitions war chest New broadcast group will target midsize radio markets acquire, in leveraged transactions, up existing management, who will Radio to $1 billion in radio station proper- become our partners," Steve Hicks ties." In addition, Hicks Muse intends said. "I am looking forward to taking By Donna Petrozzello to dedicate $100 million to Capstar in maximum advantage of the new capital from an equity fund, Tom Hicks Telecommunications Act by investing Wnth plans to back new radio noted. in attractive middle markets up to the ownership ventures with up to Steven Hicks is expected to channel limits the act now makes possible." $1 billion in capital commit- that capital toward acquisitions in mid- Indeed, relaxed radio station owner- ments, the investment firm Hicks Muse size radio markets ranked 25 and ship rules in place since the Telecom- Tate & Furst stands to become radio's below. Balanced against Chancellor's munications Act was enacted free largest financial backer. focus on acquisitions in the top 25 mar- broadcasters of national ownership Last week, Hicks Muse announced kets, Hicks Muse could emerge shortly caps and expand ownership limits in that it will dedicate $100 million in as radio's staunchest investor. large, medium and small markets. capital toward radio acquisitions by R. "We expect that Steve's [Hicks] Capstar Broadcasting marks the sec- Steven Hicks and his nascent Capstar firm will achieve an investment track ond joint venture of Steven and Tom Broadcasting Partners. Hicks plans to record comparable to the outstanding Hicks in radio ownership. In 1987 the operate Capstar Broadcasting with results [Chancellor president and chief brothers purchased WSIX -FM Nashville partner and brother Thomas Hicks, executive] Steven Dinetz has under Capstar Communications with who leads Hicks Muse as its chairman achieved," Tom Hicks said. "With Steven Hicks as president and station and chief executive officer. Steve Dinetz focusing on top 25 mar- operator. After adding more stations to In a separate announcement, kets and Steve Hicks focusing on mar- Capstar, Sillerman purchased the group Thomas Hicks was elected chairman of kets ranked 25 and below, Hicks Muse in 1989 and merged it into SFX, leaving Chancellor Broadcasting Co.'s board will be among the most active partici- Steven Hicks as a partner in SFX. of directors. Hicks Muse controls near- pants in the new radio broadcasting Now independent of Sillerman, Cap- ly 60% of voting stock in Chancellor's environment," Tom Hicks said. star Broadcasting stands to become a 30- station group. "Our principal strategy will be to dominant force among burgeoning In a release, Tom Hicks said Hicks acquire or merge with several success- mega radio station groups. Steven Muse's financial backing of Capstar ful middle- market radio groups, which Hicks is expected to complete his man- Broadcasting will enable the group "to will continue to be operated by their agement role at SFX by Sept. I. New CapCities /ABC Radio president restructures Two weeks after being named president of that have presented themselves." CapCities /ABC Radio, Robert Callahan In Los Angeles, Maureen Lesourd is pro- announced a sweeping reorganization of radio moted to president of KABC(AM), KMPC(AM) and division personnel that will take place during KLos(FM). Lesourd most recently served as May. senior vice president of affiliate relations for At the most senior levels, Bart Catalane, the ABC TV network group. She succeeds executive vice president of ABC Radio Net- KABC /KMPC President and General Manager works, is promoted to executive vice presi- George Green, who will become vice presi- dent of the CapCities /ABC Radio Division. dent of sales training for the radio division, John McConnell, currently vice president of and KL0S President and General Manager Bill news for ABC Radio Networks, is named vice Bart Catalane was Sommers, who is retiring. executive VP WABC(AM) New named Norm Schrutt will continue to oversee the president of programing for of Cap Cities ABC's York and vice president of news /talk for the Radio Division. group's owned -and -operated WKHX-AM-FM radio division. Atlanta; WYAY(FM) Gainesville, Ga., and WLs(AM) In New York, WPW(FM) President and General Manager and wKxK(FM), both Chicago, but also will help to develop Mitch Dolan expands his role to become president and CapCities/ABC's international radio ventures. general manager of wABC(AM) New York, replacing Don The changes, Callahan said, "reflect my desire to be Bouloukos, who announced his resignation last week. closer to the operations." Dolan, Lesourd, Catalane, Bouloukos had served as president of CapCities/ Schrutt and newly named ABC Radio Networks Presi- ABC's owned radio stations since 1986. In a release, dent David Kantor are expected to report to Callahan. Callahan said that Bouloukos is leaving CapCities /ABC "This will enable me to develop a closer relationship with after 22 years "to consider some other options in radio our individual radio markets," Callahan said. -DP
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www.americanradiohistory.com WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 14, 1996 INDUSTRY ON VERGE OF ADOPTING RATINGS SYSTEM - Broadcast and cable industries are poised to take unprecedented step of adopting program ratings system based on content code used by Motion Picture Association of America, several sources said Tues- On Thursday, Feb. 15, the day. Supporters of ratings code for TV include CapCities /ABC and New York Times, Washington Fox, sources say. CBS and NBC are still not on board, according to sources. Telcom Act urges broadcasters to adopt content ratings Post, Atlanta Constitution code and requires every set sold in U.S. to come with ability to block and scores of other major shows based on content ratings. Although no deal has been struck, industry supporters of TV ratings system hope to have proposal (and lesser) news outlets ready in time for White House summit Feb. 29. With cable, Hollywood announced what readers of studios, ABC and Fox on board, "it will be difficult for the other two networks to hold out," said one industry source. Capitol Hill support- Broadcasting & TV Fax Cable ers of V -chip say they would welcome MPAA -based ratings system. already knew: The networks were considering adopting a CME PUSHES FTC ON KIDS- Center for Media Education, Washing- ton -based media watchdog group, says it plans to file complaint with ratings system similar to that Federal Trade Commission asking agency to widen its probe of toy used by the Motion Picture industry to include investigation of relationship between manufacturers, broadcasters and syndicators of children's shows. CME Executive Association of America. By the Director Jeff Chester says syndicators' longtime practice of securing time the networks' own news- clearances for shows through guaranteed advertising support gives toy casts were carrying the story, companies and ad agencies too much influence over what gets on air. Station sources say dollar amounts are on rise in top markets with ti me- TV Fax readers had already period ' by growth of children's blocks from Fox, UPN ^ eeril had a full business day to tiritsEay,Fina x15,19% is been probing late 1994. In sr THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 15, . contemplate the implications TC charge of dE of what could be one of the NetG I >r Formula 1 rae ghter airplane tl 4 NETWORKS biggest changes in the history advised PLAN of TV programing. Consider hen'shill advertisir A RATINGS SYSTEM( Superstation w Don't spend your day playing Drld /Genesis D catch -up. For the price of a Ratings then J. Cannell FOR THEIR SHOWS series premien cup of coffee (or one -tenth the had limited off MOVE IS DEFENSIVE price of a grande latte), you System Os. Deal with Sex, Thicago marke can get the industry's most Plan Said to Flag System >uting on cablk Is Seen as a Way in Pr - authoritative daily news source. Violence to Preempt Government FEBRUARY By Pula lY netwa*s IS, 1996
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R I D I N G G A I N Grant, Eisner, Dershowitz demned for advocating the shooting jointly operated CBS /Group of federal agents in self -defense. The W/Maxam, the Los Angeles based share honors awards ceremony will coincide with TV syndication and distribution arm Tapping a nerve in talk radio, the the group's annual convention from of Westinghouse Broadcasting. National Association of Radio Talk June 20 -23. Widmann will develop business and Show Hosts will bestow its 1996 marketing opportunities for the divi- "Freedom of Speech" award jointly Hispanic ad agency in sight? sion's worldwide programing, syndi- on Disney chief executive Michael Media buyers and Hispanic radio cation and advertising clients. She Eisner, woR(AM) New York talk broadcasters are scheduled to meet will maintain a New York base and show host Bob Grant and SW Net- May 14 -15 in Dallas to discuss creat- will report to Robert Cook, executive works talk show host Alan Der - ing a specialized Hispanic ad agency vice president of the division. showitz at a ceremony June 22 in dedicated to drawing more revenue to Washington. Hispanic broadcast formats. Premiere to syndicate Eisner, Grant and Dershowitz form "It is critical for all those in Hispan- AccuWeather ic advertising to speak in a unified an eclectic trio in talk radio. Former In a new syndication partnership with voice as to its value to marketers," Grant affiliate wAac(AM) New York Premiere Radio Networks of Los Eduardo Caballero, chief execu- canceled its contract to air Der - says Angeles, AccuWeather's local mar- Spanish Media. "We showitz after the host called Grant tive, Caballero ket weather reports will be available need to further the image and growth "racist" on the air. Soon after, Dis- on a barter basis and will be cus- of Hispanic advertising and to bring ney /CapCities/ABC executives fired tomized for specific radio formats. Grant for his off -color remarks about greater awareness of the Hispanic Previously, AccuWeather offered market to advertisers." late commerce secretary Ron Brown. its local forecast coverage on a cash Many New York fans cite Eisner as Widmann joins CBS/ basis exclusively to single stations in the culprit behind Grant's dismissal. about 125 markets, Premiere officials The association last year caused an Group W/Maxam say. AccuWeather officials expect to uproar by honoring controversial Former CBS Radio president Nancy sign multiple stations in markets the host G. Gordon Liddy with the same Widmann has been named senior vice company already serves through its award. Liddy had been widely con- president, marketing division, for the alliance with Premiere.
Grant gets airtime, syndication COLFAX COMMUNICATIONS, INC Controversial radio talker Bob has acquired Grant was back on the air at woR(AM) New York last week KOOL -AM /FM after WAec(AM) New York had fired the ratings leader for corn - Phoenix, Arizona ments on the death of Commerce from Secretary Ron Brown. Days before adding Grant, WOR PAR BROADCASTIING COMPANY Vice President/General Manager Bob Bruno described the host as "at for the top of the talk show pyramid." Served up weekdays 4 -7 p.m. $35,000,000 EST, Grant replaces fellow talker Jay Severin. WOR plans to introduce The undersigned acted as exclusive broker Grant's show for national syndica- in this transaction and assisted in the negotiations. tion over the WOR Radio Network in a month, according to network executive Mark LoPonte. In customary style, Grant's return to radio after his April 17 fir- ing sparked a wave of protest and media attention. Grant nemesis Rev. Al Sharpton staged a brief protest outside WOR studios on April 29, Grant's first day back on Kalil & Co., Inc. the air. And Dime Savings Bank 3444 North Country Club Tucson, Arizona 85716 (520) 795 -1050 reportedly pulled its ads from WOR afternoon drive time. -DP
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By Steve McClellan stake in USA Networks. January, his separation agreement con- Viacom countersued, denying the tained a one -year non -compete clause. Asimmering feud between MCA allegations and charging that MCA had According to MCA, Viacom's cable and Viacom over cable program- acted in a way that harmed the finan- holdings apart from the USA venture ing rights erupted last week. cial performance of USA Networks. have been an issue since Viacom MCA filed suit against Viacom con- Viacom also claimed that MCA acquired Paramount in 1994, when Mat- tending that it is in violation of the reneged on an agreement that both par- sushita still controlled MCA. The Sea- terms of their joint venture, which ties would waive certain contractual gram Co. bought an 80% stake in MCA owns and operates the USA Network rights, enabling Viacom to launch a about a year ago and has continued talks and Sci -Fi Channel. The company new cable network and allowing Sea- with Viacom on the issue since then. asked a Delaware court to force Via- gram Co. to hire former Viacom presi- The brouhaha came to a head over corn to sell either MTV Networks Inc., dent Frank Biondi to run its MCA sub- Viacom's launch last week of TV the Viacom unit that operates compet- sidiary. When Biondi was fired by Via- Land, a basic cable network relying on ing basic cable networks, or its 50% com Chairman Sumner Redstone in vintage television series reruns. Via- com characterizes TV Land as a "spin- off' of its existing service Nick at Nite. But MCA charges that TV Land, as well as the other MTVN networks, competes directly with USA and Sci -Fi for advertising, channel space and pro- graming in violation of the USA joint - venture agreement. MCA claims that the 1981 agree- ment forming the USA Networks joint venture (which Paramount and MCA now own equally) prohibits either company from operating or launching new networks outside of that venture. MCA cites a clause in the original agreement, executed between Para- mount, MCA and then -partner Time Inc., that says the partners "shall not directly or indirectly, except through the venture, engage in the business" of advertiser -supported or pay -per -view programing services. Specifically omit- ted is any reference to premium services such as HBO, then owned by Time Inc. Above, TV stars from the past 40 -plus years join with MCA also cites a clause that it calls costumed ad characters and real-life cable the "Paramount guarantee," which in right, Tom executives to help launch TV Land. At agreement is binding on Freston, chairman, MTV Networks, and Sumner effect says the Redstone, chairman, Viacom, join in the festivities. all Paramount affiliates, including co- owned MTV Networks, which operates MTV, VH1, Nickelodeon, Nick at Welcome to TV Land Nite, Showtime and Showtime Event With the flick of a large plastic switch at exactly Television. 10 p.m. Monday, April 29, TV Land President To avoid breaching the agreement, Rich Cronin launched MTV Networks' Nick at MCA charges, Paramount should have Nite -inspired channel of classic 1950's -'80's TV invoked divestiture procedures spelled fare at the Paramount TV Studios lot. MTV offi- out in the venture to sell its stake in cials say the network's launch reached 5.3 mil- USA when Viacom acquired the studio lion cable and satellite homes and is expected to be in 12 million -15 mil- in 1994. Alternatively, MCA says, Via- lion households by year's end, based on MSO agreements now in place. com could have sold its basic cable and Those agreements include deals with MSO consortium Telesynergy, Adel - pay -per -view holdings to remain in phia Cable, Cablevision Systems, Post -Newsweek Cable and Century compliance. Communications. TV Land also will be carried by DBS services USSB, But Viacom argues that the clause EchoStar, AlphaStar and Primestar Partners. barring the partners from the basic cable and pay -per -view businesses "does not
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www.americanradiohistory.com biiv address in specific terms what was sup- posed to happen" in the event that one of the partners was bought by a third party with existing cable interests. Viacom argues that if MCA was oncemed with Viacom's competitive able holdings, MCA should have initi- ted divestiture procedures itself. ose procedures call for the trigger - ng of a buy -sell agreement, through hich one partner offers to sell its hare at a stated price to the other part- er. An independent investment banker s called upon to appraise the proposed eller's interest. The seller then must ither sell at the lower of those two rices or, if the buyer declines, buy the Looking at programing's future are (1 -r) Chase Carey, Fox: Tom Freston, MTV; Robert artner's interest at the higher price. Johnson, BET; Kay Koplovitz, USA. and Scott Sassa. Turner Entertainment. Viacom says MCA's claim that its TVN holdings harmed USA Net - orks was made in "bad faith." MCA ever raised that concern, says Via- Programers see com, "when it was seeking Viacom's support to use the USA Network as a vehicle to jointly acquire CBS" when delayed digital future the network was in play last year. The plan ultimately was scotched and Target 2000 for critical mass of boxes, but ask `Then what ?' Westinghouse ended up with CBS. Viacom also says that Seagram Chief By Rich Brown as a programer." Executive Officer Edgar Bronfman Jr. Cable subscribers equipped with orally agreed in a Feb. 12, 1996, meet- Cable programers say they don't digital set -top boxes early on in the ing with Viacom's Redstone and others expect the long- delayed rollout rollout process likely will find chan- to waive the noncompete clause in the of digital cable boxes to reach nels featuring repackaged existing pro- USA venture agreement -at least as it critical mass until 2000 and are not graming, said Chase Carey, chairman, applied to existing MTVN basic cable sure exactly what operators want to do Fox Television. Carey cited as an services and TV Land -if Viacom with the added channel capacity. example the out -of- market college would waive the non -compete clause in Cable system operators say digital football games that are now available Biondi's separation agreement. boxes will begin shipping by later this on pay per view. "Universal distribu- Subsequently, Viacom says, Bronf- year, but at the NCTA convention in Los tion of the digital box will take a long man "reneged" on that oral agreement Angeles a panel of top programers - time," he said. and similar proposed agreements. Via - including MTV Networks Chairman As the industry continues to wait for 1 corn quoted Bronfman as saying that his Tom Freston, Turner Entertainment the arrival of the digital platform and the thinking had "evolved" on the issue. Group President Scott Sassa and USA 1999 deregulation of cable, Koplovitz Viacom also charges MCA with bad - Networks Chairman Kay Koplovitz - said it will be "a very tough environ- lq faith conduct in other matters not related said it will be at least another four to five ment" for programers. Johnson said any directly to the cable issue. The company years before the boxes are available on a network launched in that tough environ- '.tys MCA tried to lure Aaron Spelling "significant" number of systems. ment during the next five years will away from Aaron Spelling Productions Meanwhile, programers are trying to have almost no advertising. al a time when Viacom was trying to sell figure out what operators are looking On a separate topic, there was some that subsidiary. If Spelling were to leave for to fill the added channel capacity. debate among the programers over the the company that bears his name, the Koplovitz said programers most likely growing trend of studios supplying value of that company would be severe- will have to look at developing new product directly to their own cable net- ly diminished, Viacom says, also noting services modeled on subscription - works. Fox Corp., for example, has that Spelling had "honorably" declined based magazines. But none of the pan- been feeding hit off -net series to its fX \ICA overtures. elists was able to give a clear picture of network and has created a full -time USA is not the only venture of program development plans for the movie network, fXM, featuring titles \ICA and Viacom. The companies digital platform. from its vast library. also own United International Pic- "I think the cable industry has to "I'm not sure, from a viewer's point tures, which distributes their feature decide what the digital platform is," of view, that it makes the most sense," Films overseas, and United Interna- said Robert Johnson, chairman, Black said Koplovitz, whose USA Networks tional Cinemas, an international the- Entertainment Television. "Until the features programing from outside sup- ater chain. industry itself comes up with a model, pliers as well as parent companies Analysts estimate the value of USA it's going to be very difficult to blue - MCA and Paramount. "I prefer an open Networks at $3 billion $4 billion. sky what the 500 channels mean to you marketplace."
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www.americanradiohistory.com -Cable- `Reinvented' cable to be market driven Now that regulatory shackles are removed, NCTA's Anstrom says, operators must not repeat past mistakes By Cynthia Littleton improving customer service. Decker Anstrom "We paid a terrible penalty for those urges greater The hard -won passage of the Tele- failures in 1992...but we've made great public interest support by communications Act of 1996 has progress in our extraordinarily brief operators. given the cable industry the time of rehabilitation," he said. opportunity to "reinvent" itself, NCTA To stay on course, Anstrom urged to 600 "key ca- President Decker Anstrom told indus- conference attendees to display their ble contacts" try leaders at the NCTA convention in commitment to the public interest by that aided the Los Angeles. supporting C -SPAN and C -SPAN2 and NCTA's push This year "marks another revolu- NCTA's Cable in the Classroom edu- for passage of tionary year in cable's history," cational program. He called on cable's the telcom bill Anstrom said, adding that the act "has key players to push for the adoption of and reminded his audience that cable is unleashed powerful new competitive a TV content ratings system by early in a better position than broadcasters or forces that will bring significant 1997 and for unflagging efforts to meet the baby Bells to take advantage of the changes to the way we live, the way we the standards set by the NCTA's on- coming digital TV revolution. "To para- work and the way we learn." time service pledge. phrase Ted Turner," Anstrom said, Anstrom urged the crowd of 5,000 In closing, Anstrom paid tribute "we'll squish 'em like a bug. industry leaders to seize the historic opportunity provided by convergence of regulatory reform and technological innovation to move into new markets, ranging from local telephone service to Analysts give cable the edge! high -speed Internet access. Anstrom also reflected on the broad Executives cite settop delays, cable regs for soft stocks; changes and rapid growth the industry Wall Street analysts see cable with edge on DBS, telcos has experienced in the 20 years since HBO's program schedule included a By Jim McConville cable companies will win out over com- live polka festival from Allentown, Pa. peting technologies DBS, MMDS and Between February 1995 and February stock values will continue the regional Bell operating companies. 1996, cable programers' share of the sluggish, but with MSO cash Julian A. Brodsky, vice chairman of U.S. television audience rose 5 %, flowsCble showing double -digit Comcast Cable and panel moderator, # Anstrom said. increases, the stocks will rebound over says the fault for the softness in cable The contest between broadcasters the long haul. stocks lies not with cable operators but and cable operators will become even That was the word from cable indus- with cable modem and digital settop r more competitive, thanks again to regu- try executives, who say that Wall manufacturers who have failed to latory reform, when cable price regula- Street's current skepticism about cable deliver the goods as ordered. tions end in three years, he said. "Sim- values, while well founded, is not the Marc D. Nathanson, chairman and ply put, the new telcom law has enabled product of faulty MSO management CEO, Falcon Cable, says MSOs are cable's future to be determined in the but, rather, fallout from the 1992 Cable still recovering from the trauma of marketplace -the marketplace, not Reform Act, which forced operators to cable regulation in 1992. Washington, D.C.," he emphasized. slash their rates Dennis H. Leibowitz, senior vice But now that the industry has been Another pitfall, they said, is cable president, Donaldson, Lufkin & Jen- freed from the "crazy, patchwork quilt operators' inability to deliver the settop rette, says Wall Street still holds a of laws and regulations that limited boxes that manufacturers have been "show me" attitude toward MSOs. In investment and stifled innovation," promising for the past three years. the short term, Leibowitz says, cable Anstrom warned the crowd against Cable industry analysts on the operators will face stiff competition repeating past mistakes. In the wake of NCTA panel "What Really Drives from DBS, which now offers a techni- the broad freedoms granted in the 1984 Cable Value on Wall Street," say cally superior service. Over the long Cable Act, re- regulation emerged in there's a silver lining to the lack of haul, Leibowitz says, DBS won't be 1992 as a result of the industry's failure high -speed modems and digital boxes: competitive offering data services. to maintain relationships with key law- At least MMDS operators won't be "If cable upgrades in the next two makers, failure to show restraint in getting digital boxes any sooner. years with 200 channels and competi- pricing and lack of commitment to Long term, the analysts were saying, tive pay -per -view service, then there's
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www.americanradiohistory.com no reason for subscribers to switch over to another system," says Lei- Back to Nature for Discovery bowitz. "The cable industry has the Discovery Communications will expand most exciting mousetrap in terms of its retail operations by purchasing spe- new technology. They just haven't got ciality retail chain The Nature Company it yet." Di. ouer, for $40 million. The deal calls for Discov- Jessica Reif, first vice president/ CHANNEL ery to acquire all 114 Nature Company managing director, Merrill Lynch, says stores, mostly in the U.S., three Scientif- cable stocks will rebound in the next ic Revolution stores and the company's three years because DBS and wireless distribution center and mail -order cata- companies don't have a large enough og. Transfer is to be done within a month. subscriber base to spread out costs the John Hendricks, Discovery Communications chairman, in announcing the way cable operators can. deal, says the purchase is the start of Discovery's long -term plans to open Coming to cable's rescue, says Reif, much larger (25,000 square feet) Nature Company stores called "Explorito- are three new revenue streams-digital riums" in the country's top 20 markets. Each store will cost $10 million. video, cable modems and wireline tele- The purchase comes out of Discovery's one -year -old partnership with phony -along with the cable system The Nature Company under which the chain sold Discovery branded upgrades being undertaken by the merchandise in Discovery Media Centers within Nature Company stores. major cable companies. Discovery is looking at revenues approaching $700 million, says Hen- Not all industry analysts painted such dricks, combining The Nature Company's projected $130 million in rev- a rosy picture for cable, however. enue for 1996 with Discovery's anticipated $550 million. Richard Bilotti Jr., principal, Morgan The first new store is slated to open in the Washington area in 1997 Stanley & Co., says companies, with eventual plans to open five -six stores per year. Store revenue will whether cable, DBS, wireless or tele- come from merchandise sales and interactive entertainment, such as phony, that fail to exploit new technolo- space simulator rides. gies will fall far behind. "There's cer- Discovery will keep open its 15 Discovery Channel stores. -HA tainly the possibility that this stagnation could go on and on," says Bilotti. Cable faces seismic revenue shift By Michael Katz premium service revenue by 8 %, telephony, Internet access, video according to Paul Kagan Associates games and home shopping. Pay -per- That's not an earthquake you're statistics cited by CTAM vice presi- view revenue is expected to skyrocket feeling, its a fundamental shift in dent of research, Grace Ascolese. from $590 million in 1995 to more than the cable business. That shift, That's the bad news. The good news is $2.35 billion in 2000 and to more than over the next five years, was the main that CTAM foresees $8 billion -plus in $4.76 billion in 2005 due to video -on- message from CTAM executives to an new revenue from services driven by demand services. NCTA convention audience last week. new technologies. "Basic cable subscriptions are pro- Basic cable revenue will plunge by The more than $8 billion in new rev- jected to fall below 50 %...and these almost 20% in the next five years, and enue is expected to come from cable new revenue sources are going to take a giant leap," said CTAM President Char Beales. "That represents a really New series, movies for VH1 fundamental shift that you are going to VH1 is planning a programing revamp for the summer that will include at see in the marketplace that's going to least two new weekly series and a lineup of Friday night movie musicals. change this business." The changes come during a period of flat ratings growth for the music Much of the CTAM session was video network. VH1's prime time rating for first quarter 1996 was flat at devoted to providing a marketing 101 0.2, representing an average 95,000 households according to Nielsen course for cable operators on how to Media Research. best pitch their services. Using projec- One of the new weekly series, Storytellers, will feature singers and tions, statistics and success stories, songwriters telling the stories behind their hits. The other series, Archives, CTAM executives were looking to will feature clips of past entertainment and variety shows with musical help new (particularly international) guests. Clips appearing on Archives will include John Lennon on The Dick cable operators learn from the experi- Cavett Show and the Beatles on Ed Sullivan. Both series are scheduled to ences of U.S. cable operations, focus- debut in May, possibly along with other new shows. ing on how to get and keep customers VH1's movie strategy builds on the ratings success of its Halloween and how to create a positive image for 1995 airing of "The Rocky Horror Picture Show." Movie musicals appear- cable. ing on the network this summer will include "The Song Remains The Corrine Beller, CTAM's vice presi- Same," "Purple Rain," "The Wall," "Jesus Christ Superstar," "The Rose" dent for marketing, said that 70% of the and "Saturday Night Fever." -RB industy's marketing dollars in 1995 were spent on acquiring new cus-
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tomers, while only 30% was spent on sweepstakes and using proceeds of embed into the customer's mind that retention. That will change, she said: customer fees for charitable purposes. [the operator is] the choice for that pro- "We're going to see much more "In the early days of cable if some- graming." emphasis, focus and dollars being one wanted to watch a program on As for polishing cable's image, M.C. spent on retention as we move into a ESPN, CNN, MTV and others, they Antil, CTAM's vice president for com- more competitive environment in this only had one mode of distribution in munications, identified the on -time industry." Beller suggested proven which to get that programing," said guarantee program begun by the NCTA techniques to attract customers such as Beller. "Today there are a variety, and in 1995 as the industry's "single most reduced installation costs, retail tie -ins, it is important for the cable operator to successful nationwide initiative." The work behind the hits After a great concept, it takes aggressive selling and targeting to bring a show to life
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Producing the next Seinfeld or ER takes more than coming up with a sure -fire, block- buster concept. In addition to solid programing, getting the green light to produce the next hit TV show means jump- ing over several hurdles, from putting together an eye- catching sales pitch to making sure you're talking to the right network buyer. "The only thing between the great idea and success is the barrier called 'the buyer.' How do we make the buyer believe that our great idea is the next hit show ?" asked Pat Mitchell, president of and Turner Original Productions Creating a Hit Show panelists: Scott Carter, HBO; Albie Hecht, Nickelodeon; Allan moderator of the "Creating A Hit McKeown, Takes On Production; Bram Roos, Film Roos Show" NCTA panel. TV program producers say creating who can make it happen," Hecht says. Roos says giving network execu- a hit means going through three stages: Along with solid material and pitch, tives a feel for what TV viewers will pitching the idea; producing the pro- program producers say pitching it to see can help get an idea past the pitch gram, and marketing and promoting it the right people is key to getting the stage: "Engaging the executive in the to cultivate an audience. production go- ahead. experience the audience is going to An effective pitch, say industry Allan McKeown, chairman of Takes have helps the buyers see the dream." executives, is short and sweet. "You've On Production, producer of HBO com- Scott Carter, executive producer, got to get the attention of executives edy series "Tracey Takes On...," says HBO Downtown Productions, says and buyers who have notoriously short he follows the rule of only pitching an show producers must convince a net- attention spans and notoriously full idea when he's sure a network would work they have a clear idea of what agenda books," says Mitchell. want to buy. the program wants to be. One way to But persuading network TV buyers "People that buy have a really good do that: be visual. When first pitching takes more than a good opening pitch. understanding of their station and their his show Politically Incorrect With "Good characters and good stories is network; they know what they want Bill Maher, Carter says he brought the first rule," says Albie Hecht, senior on," says McKeown. "To go in there clips of Bill Maher's standup act: "A vice president, Nickelodeon Produc- with something that they don't really lot of the topics that we covered on tions. "Anybody who can come in and want and to try to convince them never Politically Incorrect the first season really talk to me about good characters really works." were taken from stuff that he had has a great shot at getting the show." Bram Roos, president /executive pro- already done." In addition to a great idea, Hecht ducer, FilmRoos Inc., agrees that pro- Even with a dynamite show concept, says landing a TV show means per- ducers should match up a show concept program producers say many deals suading TV executives that you have with a network before walking through don't get closed with one pitch and one the creative guns to pull it off: "They the front door: "You wouldn't pitch a meeting. "The sale doesn't always hap- want to know who the writers are, who [football] halftime show to the Life- pen," says Roos. "Deals sometimes can the producers are, who the people are time network." take 12 -15 months to close."
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www.americanradiohistory.com Sci-Fi adds 1.8 million TCI subs New agreement will push network past 30 million mark; Sci -Fi moves up program rollouts
By Rich Brown Sci -Fi has reached break -even. ICI and Sci -Fi reached their deal in The Sci -Fi Channel will roll out to December 1995 but to date the network 1.8 million Tele- Communica- has been offered to only a few of the 14 tions Inc. basic subscribers on million subscribers served by the cable June 1 (Closed Circuit, April 29), rep- operator. Holloway says that he does resenting the single largest launch by not yet have a TCI rollout schedule any cable operator since the network beyond the 80 or 90 systems adding debuted in fall 1992. Sci -Fi on June 1. The announcement also represents Sci -Fi has added four million subs the first big cable network rollout in loway. He says Sci-Fi will add several since the start of the year, according to close to a year for TCI, which has original and acquired sci -fi series and Holloway. He says about 90% of the gotten past some of the regulatory movies by late summer or early fall. network's subscriber base is offered on uncertainty about adding channels "We're reaching a critical mass expanded basic. MSOs are paying as and which has upgraded its plant to where we're expediting our expendi- much as 10 cents per subscriber to accommodate more channels, says tures in programing," says Holloway. carry the network. Any free carriage Doug Holloway, executive vice pres- "Our affiliate fees are beginning to offers made to MSOs at launch have ident, network distribution and affili- kick in in a substantial way." since expired. ate relations, USA Networks, Sci- The additional subscribers push Sci- Sci -Fi's added distribution expands Fi's parent. Fi Channel past the 30 million mark the network's lead over The Cartoon The distribution gain is prompting that is generally considered the break - Network, which also launched in fall the network to accelerate its plans to even point for start-up networks. How- 1992 and which now has about 25 mil- roll out new programing, says Hol- ever, Holloway would not say whether lion subscribers.
Encore will `plex' on Cablevision half million TCI systems Encore's "plex" channel this summer will launch to 500,000 -plus subscribers served by Tele- Communica- looks local tions Inc., the cable system giant that is a part-owner in the movie channel. About 20 TCI systems will add "plex," a 24 -hour with MetroPack movie channel offering uncut titles from seven differ- ent genres each week: WAMI America's Kidz Network Package to offer weather, traffic, on Sunday; Love Stories on Monday: Encore hit sports, shopping among other services movies on Tuesday; Westerns on Wednesday; Action on Thursday; Mystery on Friday, and True Stories & By Rich Brown Drama on Saturday. The addition of the plex channel to the expanded Cablevision Systems Corp. subsidiary Rainbow Pro- basic tier of some TCI systems is designed to create graming Holdings is developing a new local pro- added value as the operator hits subscribers with 9% graming concept, "MetroPack," designed to give inflationary rate hikes, says TCI spokesman Bob cable operators an edge over fast -growing competitors Thomson. such as DBS. In other Encore developments, research sponsored Rainbow President Josh Sapan predicts that 10 of the by the company shows that subscribers to its fledgling next 50 channels added to cable systems will be local and Starzl 2 channel are responding to the "hit- movies -on- his company is developing MetroPack to meet the demand. demand" channel and are watching more movies than Taking its lead from Sunday newspaper and radio stations, typical pay -TV subscribers. A poll of the charter 350,000 MetroPack would offer distinct channels focusing on area TYRO subscribers receiving the network shows they weather, traffic, sports, shopping, music, etc. He says the are watching five movies more each month than the package also would include local extensions of nationally average four movies watched each month by sub- branded networks- Rainbow arts network Bravo, for scribers receiving only Starz! The spinoff channel runs example, could offer a local spinoff channel called "Bravo the same double- feature all week long so subscribers New York." can better fit the viewing into their schedules. -RB "Everybody thinks that competition means that cable oper- ators, telcos and DBS will have the same programing," says
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www.americanradiohistory.com TBN Shatters Cable Mytn High Perceived Value by Viewers
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By Rich Brown
Cable system operators should dump nonperforming networks to make room for newcomers with potential, according to a panel of executives representing several start- up services. "It's time to start weeding them out and make room for the next wave," says Roger Williams, executive vice president and COO, Speedvision Net- work and Outdoor Life Channel. He says operators are wasting channel capacity with a growing number of multiplex networks and "secondary" movie channels that essentially offer more of the same. Many new networks are starting their pitches to cable operators by sug- Urging systems to make room for new services are (l -r): Dan Davids. History gesting they dump non -performers, Channel: Nora Ryan. Sundance Channel: Tom Karsch, Turner Classic Movies: says Susan Packard. Home & Garden TV: Harold Morse. Ovation, and Roger Williams. Susan Packard, executive vice Speedvision Network/Outdoor Life. president, Home & Garden TV. Nielsen ratings data shows that some of some emerging networks, Packard says locked into channel positions through the emerging networks are already replacing existing networks with new the FCC -ordered retransmission con- proven performers in their limited uni- services can be a difficult public rela- sent rules, says Dan Davids, senior verse- HGTV's best ratings show the tions task for cable system operators. vice president and general manager, network behind only ESPN and cable Dumping networks from systems The History Channel. He says some networks appealing to kids. can also be difficult because some of under -performing networks are also Despite the strong performance of the underperforming channels are able to stay on systems because cable operators have equity stakes in the services. Radio Comedy There could be hope for emerging Comedy Central is talking with distributors about launching a daily radio services as cable operators reexamine show sometime this year, a network official said during a panel session at their program lineups in the face of the NCTA. Sources close to the cable network say they are hoping to tap competitive threats from the telco, humorist Al Franken to host a politically oriented morning show. Comedy wireless and direct broadcast satellite Central already has a radio presence with its syndicated Politically Incor- businesses. rect Minutes. The network also invites local radio morning show hosts to "The weeding out process will come broadcast their shows from Comedy Central's Manhattan studio. a lot faster," says Nora Ryan, presi- dent, Sundance Channel.
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HE A D E N D I N G S System swap support a variety of network interface modules (NIMs), including hybrid MSOs Cox Communications and Conti- fiber/coax, switched digital and ATM nental Cablevision agreed to swap cable fiber -to- the -curb. Zenith will incorpo- systems representing 97,000 sub- rate DiviCom's MPEG- 2,DVB -com- scribers. The deal, to be closed by the pliant set. The will fourth quarter, gives Continental Cox chip box also include QAM ( quadrature amplitude systems in western Massachusetts and modulation) Weymouth, Mass., contiguous to Conti- technology. nental systems in Quincy and Spring- Pay -per-day fans field. The acquisition, along with anoth- er previous trade gives Continental According to a study by Request Tele- 800,000 subs in Massachusetts. In vision, 61% of those who ordered return, Cox gets Continental systems in "Mortal Combat" on a pay -per-day James City and York County, both Va., basis would order more PPV movies if and Pawtucket, R.I. The deal, along they had the All Day Movie Ticket with another letter of intent to acquire (ADMT) feature, which gives sub- cable systems in Hampton, Williams- scribers a day in which to watch the movie whenever and as many times as burg and Chesapeake, all Va., will give Popcorn carriage Cox 380,000 subscribers in the state. they like. The study also found that Cox also announced a separate deal agreements 86% of those who ordered the movie with Tele- Communications Inc. to The Popcorn Channel has signed watched it more than once. acquire a TCI Rhode Island system with carriage agreements with Century Weather enhancer 50,000 subscribers, which will gives Communications and Telecommu- Cox 385,000 subs in New England. nications Inc. The 24 -hour ietwork The Weather Channel will use for movie -related entertainment/ advanced technology from Silicon Leased access lawsuit information will launch initially on Graphics to enhance its on -air graphics All but tour at of leased access TCI's Overland Park, Kan., system in a content upgrade slated for January programer Children's Cable Network (90,000 subs) and Plano, Tex., 1997. New Programing elements will have filed a lawsuit in federal court in system (62,000 subs), with addi- include photo -realistic backgrounds Denver charging the company with tional systems to follow. ICI owns and a broader range of color, along failure to acquire or pay for program- 600 systems serving approximate- with motion video. The SGI technology ing. The mutinous affiliates have been ly 12.7 million subs. Popcorn will will also permit a zoom -in effect to collectively cutting their own program- initially launch on Century's Santa enhance local radar and provide 3D ing agreements and are planning to Monica, Calif., system, with more cross -section animation of local storms. launch a spinoff service called Kidz- to follow on Century's 65 systems Addressable Weather Star XL units time TV next week, according to Den- representing 1.1 million subs. The will replace Weather Star 4000 units ver CCN affiliate Scott Severson of New York -based Popcorn Chan- now in most headends, according to Capital Funding and Financial Group. nel, which launched in November Mike Eckert, Weather Channel CEO. CCN President Paul Cameron says he 1995, is owned by The New York The new enabling technology also will has not yet seen the complaint but says Times Co., Torstar Corp. and be introduced to Weather Channel's the company has operated within the Salter Street Films. international affiliates. The service terms of its contracts with affiliates. launches in England this summer, with work as part of a new programing tier. launches in Spain, South America, The Animal lineup Netherlands and Scandinavia to follow. Echostar launches its DISH Approximately 60 % -80% of Animal Monaco moves to Access Planet programing will be original, DBS company EchoStar Communica- says Greg Moyer, president of Discov- tions Corp. has formally rolled out its Roger T. Monaco, VP, Times Mirror ery Communications Inc., of his com- Digital Sky Highway (DISH) network, Co.'s consumer media group, has been VP pany's new network that is slated to which will offer five DBS programing tapped as /CFO of Access Televi- sion Network, which is developing launch on June 1. One-third of the net- packages priced at $19.99- $59.99. The work's programing will be commis- packages include basic for $19.99 per locally targeted paid programing for sioned or co- produced says Moyer. month: the step -up "premium plus" for cable systems. $29.99; "deluxe plus" for $39.99; "ulti- Animal Planet, a 24 -hour channel Healthy agreements devoted to animals, will not earn sub- mate plus" for $49.99 and "ultimate scriber fees in the first year, says extra" for $59.99. America's Health Network has signed Moyer. Programing will consist of nine carriage agreements with Adelphia different programing genres. Moyer Zenith shows digital box Cable Communications, Atlantic says Discovery will try to launch Ani- Zenith Electronics Corp. has demon- Metrovision, American Telecasting, mal Planet as part of MSO's expanded strated a digital set -top box using Greentree Cable, The Lenfest Group, basic service, but will be flexible with compression technology licensed from National Cable TV Co -op and World operators wishing to launch the net- DiviCom Inc. The box is designed to Satellite Network.
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H E A D E N D I N G S VH1 goes West tor and CEO Mauricio Mendez says bers. The association will be head- the decision to launch a multiplex is quartered in CAB's New York office. VH I is launching digitally com- based on strong subscriber demand for pressed West Coast feed Aug. 1 via Cinecanel in Latin America. Done digital deal Satcom C3, transponder 19. Its East- CAI Wireless Systems has finished ern and central time analog feed can CAB forms MAB still be found on Satcom C4, transpon- construction of its first digital wireless der 23. The Cabletelevision Advertising cable TV system (in the Hampton Bureau has created a new trade associ- Roads area of Virginia) and has com- Latin American launch ation to "promote the placement of pleted construction of the main trans- Latin America Pay Television advertising on member companies' mitter and booster for a digital wire- (LAPTV) says it will expand its Latin networks and cable systems." The less cable TV transmission facility in American-based cable TV channel Multichannel Advertising Bureau Boston. The Hampton Roads system CineCanel later this year by launching International (MAB International) and Boston facilities are being tested a premium multichannel service that comprises cable networks and MSOs by Bell Atlantic Corp. and Nynex will include a new movie channel. with international operations. It will Corp., respectively, in connection with Along with its multiplex package, be funded and staffed independently their strategic relationship with CAI. LAPTV will unveil new on -air graph- of CAB. Robert Alter, CAB vice The two RBOCs have announced ics. LAPTV, which operates chairman, will oversee the hiring of plans to market digital programing in CineCanel, is a partnership among staff and the development of a market- their respective operating territories. three Hollywood studios and Latin ing plan. MAB International will be Once tested, CAI digital wireless net- America cable operators SACSA governed by an advisory board made works will be available to carry Bell (Argentina) and Cablecinema up of representatives of member com- Atlantic and Nynex's programing in (Venezuela). LAPTV managing direc- panies and some CAB board mem- Hampton Roads and Boston.
ing plant to hybrid fiber/coaxial tech- nology to facilitate modem technolo- Internet session stirs gies that, Bates said, are "like magic." How many cable systems need to be changed ?, he was asked. "I don't know. Probably a lot of them," he replied. The operator concerns current estimate is that 80% of cable systems face such upgrades. Cable executives ask where money is in new modems Bates's definitions of the underlying Internet technologies were both con- By Richard Tedesco than telephones afford, along with cise and witty, including a packet -as access to graphics. But he added, "As in packet- switching -as "an envelope In the best of circumstances, the to why people want these services at with some stuff in it," SONET nets as Internet defies easy definition. home, I'm the wrong guy to ask. I have entities in which "you move these big At his presentation of The Inter- a rotary phone." pieces of information around" and net For Dummies session at NCTA, But he adroitly offered some per- Domain Name Services, which title Peter Bates, director of systems tech- spective, adding: "Computers are locations of information and move nology for Time Warner's Excalibur cheap. For $2,000 to $3,000, you can them through gateways, " 'just like multimedia group, demonstrated that get more information than is available that,' as my mother would say." point in his first stab at it as he said, in most third -world countries." He did explain that the Internet origi- "It's kind of an amorphous thing. It's Bates did have practical advice for nated primarily for military and educa- just sort of out there. And that's part of operators, explaining that they should tional purposes and that the World Wide its charm." always deal in standards -based compo- Web was "a consequence of the Inter- That was about 15 minutes into what nents, not proprietary technologies, for net," and is not the Internet itself. The was a thorough tour of the technology the sake of interoperability. advent of powerful graphics worksta- supporting the Internet. Addressing the cost of enabling tions, PCs and hypermedia enabled the It was obvious near the end of the technologies, he explained that T1 creation of Web pages, he explained. session that cable operators are any- phone lines that transmit at 1.54 Mbps Bates's opening comment on the thing but charmed by the Internet and (megabits per second) typically cost Internet suggested the attitude resonat- its purported draw for subscribers $10,000 to set up and $2,000 -$3,000 ing in operators' questions: "It's when one audience member told Bates per month to maintain; T3 lines that almost like the hype exceeds what's that operators wanted more than a tech- move at 45 Mbps cost $50,000 to really there." For those who wanted to nical orientation: "You have to explain $100,000 to set up and $25,000 a see what was there, Bates invited them to cable operators why people are will- month to maintain. "Speed is expen- to the Time Warner booth, where it was ing to pay money for these services." sive," he said. demonstrating high -speed modem Bates's short answer was that people That was a point not lost on opera- access, one of several demonstrations wanted faster access to information tors, who face the prospect of upgrad- on the floor.
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www.americanradiohistory.com Cab! Teamwork key to international success Programers /distributors talk of need for local partner in overseas ventures
By Cynthia Littleton for example, do not run Porky Pig cartoons S. programers and distributors in Muslim countries, heading into emerging overseas said Susan Schoen- markets generally need a local feld, president of the partner to help navigate the cultural consulting firm Advi- and political landscape, industry lead- sors for International ers said at NCTA last week. Media, Asia. Not surprisingly, much of the discus- But at the same sion among programers and distributors time, panelists said taking part in a panel session on the U.S. programers International buying and selling opportunities and hazards international marketplace at Cable '96 should avoid exclu- were discussed by (l -r): Susan Schoe'fe'd. Advisers for focused on the boom International Media -Asia: James Butterworth, NetHo'd B.V.; markets of Latin sive alliances with Rick Moe, Galaxy Latin America; Bob Alter. Multichannel America, Asia and the Middle East. regional distributors Advertising Bureau International; Lalit Modi. Modi "We're not egocentric enough to in emerging markets. Enterprises, and Lloyd Werner. Group W Satellite think we know how to market to every "We don't know Communications. country in the world," said Lloyd Wern- who the winners and losers are in Latin er, executive vice president of Group W America yet," Werner said. "We prefer Satellite Communications, which dis- to let our partners-the platform pro- An MSNBC in tributes Country Music Television to 45 viders -fight it out in the market - news's million households in 49 countries. place....Some of these markets look like future International adaptations of popular the U.S. [cable industry] in 1978 or The future of TV news is full - cable brands such as CMT and MTV 1980. We just have to hunker down and motion, live interactive, said "are not merely line extentions of the wait for the infrastructure to grow." Thomas Rodgers, president, NBC [U.S.] networks," Werner said. "Each With 60,000- 70,000 cable operators Cable, during an NCTA panel one of our five feeds has the economies spanning 3,000 cities, distribution is a session. The future of TV news is of a separate network. We need local "nightmare" for India's nascent cable personalized -its giving users partners to customize the feeds." industry, said Lalit Modi, president of the ability to draw on a huge Local partners can also help U.S. Modi Enterprises. The newly formed source of information that will companies do business within the con- Modi Entertainment Network aims to fines of foreign ownership laws and bring some order to the chaos by serv- serve as protection against programing ing as the sole distributor, beginning d?, and marketing strategies that might this month, for the one foreign channel S offend regional values and customs. that every Indian cable operator Turner Broadcasting System channels, wants -ESPN. N BC cater and be customized to per- sonal interests," he said. To that MSOs searching for end, NBC is developing a "circle of cross promotion" for MSNBC. "MSNBC is very much a market- marketing opportunities ing vehicle. It's a conscious way to use the brand power of a TV net- Cash flow rises with pay -TV packages, alliances work [NBC] to drive people to become online users and the By Rich Brown pany's cable operations are enjoying online service to become a regu- similar success by following the model. lar part of the way people use tele- Joint marketing efforts and new Where Post -Newsweek has begun mul- vision." Rodgers added that local ways of packaging channel lineups tiplexing, the number of pay -TV sub- cable operators need to become are adding up to increased cash scribers has grown 79 %, representing an more aggressive in getting local flow for cable system operators, 87% cash -flow boost, he says. news content into the startup all - according to a panel at last week's "Pay services can play an important news cable channels being pro- NCTA convention. role in your competitive strategy," posed by the networks, saying Multiplex movie channels are one McKenna says. "Don't be afraid to regional cable news services are strength of cable competitor direct take a [contrary] approach." simply "bad b.Isiness in their cur- broadcast satellite, says Gerald McKen- Cablevision Systems Corp. is build- rent form." -Cl. na of Post -Newsweek. Some of his corn- ing revenue on its Yonkers, N.Y., sys-
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www.americanradiohistory.com Cabl tem by offering various experimental added -value benefit," Sperry says. "In HGTV growing "Optimum TV" packages that give time, it can be a helpful reinforcement subscribers more choice regarding the for our premium packages." good numbers networks they want. Optimum TV rev- Top cable operator Tele- Communi- After just signing a deal to be enue per subscriber per month is cations Inc. so far has signed 150,000 measured by Nielsen, (April 26), $48.88, compared with the $43.75 paid customers for the Sprint offer and Scripps- Howard -owned Home & by customers before migrating to the expects that number to grow to Garden Television is already service, says Peter Low of Cablevision 300,000 -450,000 by year's end, says boasting about its ratings. Systems. He adds that 18,700 of the Colleen Abdoulah of TCI. TCI systems
Between 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. on system's 47,450 subscribers have also are boosting cash flow by adding Sunday. April 28, the channel's opted for the service in the past year. Encore and Stan!, two movie services peak viewing hours, HGTV ranked Cable operators say another market- in which the operator owns a stake, she seventh among all rated cable ing opportunity with potential is a joint says. Both services are packaged with a channels with a 0.9 rating, after venture with Sprint that allows opera- traditional movie channel, such as Nickelodeon. TBS, TNT. ESPN, tors to provide their subscribers with HBO, for $14.95 per month. Abdoulah Cartoon Network and USA Net- exclusive money- saving phone service says 2.3 million customers have signed work. all of which, except ESPN, offers. Richard Sperry of Comcast for Starz! in two years and that the carry children's programing during Corp. says 95,000 of his company's effect of Stan! on TCI has included a that time. This is all kids and men customers have taken the Sprint offer boost in pay and basic homes from watching sports and we are the since October 1995. 32% to 36 %. Basic -only homes have alternative." said Susan Packard, "Sprint long distance is an important declined from 68% to 64 %. she adds. H &G executive vice president. Packard cited a recent survey conducted by Myers Marketing (asking 542 cable operators what new channels they wanted to add Brand wagon rolls on within the next 12 months) in which HGTV was ranked third among 45 Channels look for winning formulas for networks. ESPN2 was second and boosting awareness through other ventures History Channel was first. "I think a few will be surprised By Cynthia Littleton about some of our early results," Most networks still are said HGTV President Ken Lowe. Reaching out to core audiences searching for the golden "With all the new high technology through online ventures and coming out. all of a sudden we're other non -TV formats is an combination of a money- seeing people wanting to get their increasingly important marketing tool venture hands back in the dirt. But ratings for cable networks, leading programers making side fluctuate and we don't hang our said last week. that also enhances the hat on this," he said. "I think this is Whether the target audience is kids more of a barometer showing that or comedy buffs, networks are invest- core business. people are watching this network." ing in all manner of media-publish- HGTV will use the ratings to ing, radio, movies, music, home video as more than a television network," give punch to its planned national and the Internet -in an effort to keep said Tom Harbeck, Nickelodeon's ad campaign, in which it will utilize viewers bumping into network logos senior vice president of marketing. Scripps- Howard -owned TV sta- even when they're not watching TV. "Nickelodeon is really a philosophy tions and magazines. "Our simple goal is to become about how kids should be talked to and In light of the success of HGTV, known as a universal provider of great entertained. That philosophy is embod- Lowe. who has been with Scripps - comedy content," said Sarah Miller, ied in a brand that comes to life in Howard for 16 years. says the executive vice president of Comedy many ways....We want it to show up company "will be looking to ex- Central, during an NCTA panel session wherever kids' turn for entertainment." pand our position in the cable net- on new markets for cable. Promotional value aside, however, work business." Lowe also said Comedy Central is building a pres- few networks have realized significant that the company is interested in ence in radio and the Internet because returns from investments in non -TV the Travel Channel. both are a good fit with the network's ventures. Panelists agreed that most Packard says HGTV is also look- demographic profile, Miller said. networks still are searching for the ing to expand abroad. The network Other panelists representing ESPN, golden combination of a money-mak- is currently distributed to 5 million NBC Cable, BET Entertainment and ing side venture that also enhances the homes in Canada and is working on Nickelodeon agreed that the goal in core business. distribution alliances in the UK, putting a network's stamp on a maga- BET has moved into the world of fea- New Zealand. Australia and Asia. zine or even a restaurant chain is to ture film production in an effort to feed HGTV launched at the begin- reinforce its identity with loyal fans its pay -per-view operation. ESPN has ning of 1995 and has 15 million while reaching out to new customers at hit paydirt in music retail with its "Jock subscribers. -MK the same time. Jams" compilations of music frequently "We've always thought of ourselves played at sporting events. NBC is bet-
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ting big on the future promise of interac- draw on a huge source of information vehicle," he said. "It's a conscious way tive television with its MSNBC all - that will cater and be customized to to use the brand power of a network to news cable co- venture with Microsoft. personal interests," said Thomas drive people to become online users and "The future of TV news is personal- Rogers, president of NBC Cable. have the online service become a regular ized -it's giving users the ability to "MSNBC is very much a marketing part of the way people use television."
Latin American pay -TV owners of pan -regional broadcaster, CCTV. Reciprocal Encore pro- Latin American premium movie channel graming services are planned in India and Cinecanal plan to launch a channel to compete China. Encore will unveil a 10 -hour program- with HBO Ole's movie /entertainment pack- ing block on CCTV -2, July 1. age. LAPTV will launch an as -yet- unnamed Paramount Television is the latest U.S. channel featuring movies, miniseries and major to step into the big- budget Euro- sports events in third quarter 1996. The pean co- production ring, closing a $90 channel will be packaged with Cinecanal, million deal with Bertelsmann subsidiary which focuses on first -run movies from Ufa Film and Television in Germany and its Hollywood shareholders. consumer products concern Procter & Cable households in the UK are heavier Gamble. The deal will see the rollout of viewers of television and are heavier users 37 TV movies over three years. The Eng- of new technology, according to a survey of lish- language films will be made in Europe 1,312 individuals by RSMB Television and marketed globally by the three; Procter & Research. Viewing is 20% higher with all individu- Gamble will have some exclusive advertising air- als, 29% greater with men and 28% higher with kids time. The TV movies will premiere in Germany and ages 10 -15. Roughly 34% of cable homes have a other EU countries before U.S. distribution. games console and 29% have a personal computer, NBC Asia plans to launch its Asian NBC 24 -hour enter- compared with national averages of 21% and 24 %, tainment channel in India, Malaysia, Indonesia and the respectively. The survey shows that cable and satellite Middle East by year's end. The channel also is negoti- channels gain an increased share of viewing in cable ating with Singapore CableVision for carriage there. households at the expense of terrestrial channels. Also, The service already is available in the Philippines, Tai- some 55% of cable households obtain telcom services wan and Thailand. from their cable operator, compared with 38% who still Sources at MIP -TV in Cannes, France, confirmed that use British Telecom and 2% who favor BT rival Mercury. Discovery Channel was negotiating to buy Landmark French pay service Canal+ is buying a less- than -1% Communications' Travel Channel. stake in TCI International for $10 million. Canal+ already is a part- PEOPLE'S CHOICE: TOP CABLE SHOWS ner with French media group Gen- Following are the top 15 basic cable programs toi the week of April 22 -28. ranked by households tuning in. erale d'Images in Multithema- The cable- network ratings are percentages of the total households each network reaches. The U.S. ratings is are households TV tiques, which developing and percentages of the 95.9 million with sets. HHS. Rating distributing thematic cable and Program Network Time (ET) (000) Cable U.S. satellite channels. 1. NASCAR Winston Cup ESPN Sun 4:56p 3,747 5.5 3.9 Holland Media Group, which 2. NASCAR Winston Cup ESPN Sun 1:30p 3,722 5.5 3.9 owns and operates channels RTL- 3. NBA Playoffs TBS Fri 9:31p 3,389 5.0 3.5 4, RTL -5 and Veronica in the 4. NASCAR Shop Talk ESPN Sun 4:42p 3,060 4.5 3.2 Netherlands, may turn RTL -5 into 5. Rugrats NICK Sun 10:00a 2,488 3.8 2.6 an all -news service, according to 6. WWF Monday Night Raw USA Mon 8:57p 2,229 3.3 2.3 Huib Boermans, chairman of the 7. Movie: 'Working Girl' USA Wed 9:OOp 2,093 3.1 2.2 HMG group. The European Com- 8. NBA Playoffs TNT Thu 10:30p 2,010 3.0 2.1 mission ordered HMG to either 9. Rugrats NICK Wed 6:30p 1,972 3.0 2.1 sell or fold the service because it 10. Rugrats NICK Fri 6:30p 1,959 3.0 2.0 feared that the three channels 11. Rugrats NICK Mon 6:30p 1,954 3.0 2.0 would monopolize the Dutch ad 12. Rugrats NICK Tue 6:30p 1,927 2.9 2.0 market. HMG thinks a news ser- 13. Secret World of Alex Mack NICK Sat 8:OOp 1,911 2.9 2.0 vice would be acceptable to the 14. Doug NICK Tue 7:OOp 1,908 2.9 2.0 commission. 15. Doug NICK Mon 7:OOp 1.890 2.9 2.0
Indian satellite programer Zee TV Following are the top five pay cable programs lot the week of April 22 -28. ranked by households tuning in has signed an agreement with 1. Movie: 'Losing Isiah' HBO Sat 8:OOp 2,331 9.7 2.4 U.S. programer Encore Media for 2. Movie: The Professional' HBO Sat 10:OOp 2,322 9.7 2.4 a daily Zee programing feed, 3. Sex Bytes HBO Fri 11:OOp 2,093 8.7 2.2 which will be carried on Encore's 4. Sex Bytes HBO Tue 11:OOp 2,035 8.5 2.1 service International Channel Net- 5. Movie: The Specialist' HBO Sat 11:55p 1,919 8.0 2.0 works. Encore has a similar ar- rangement with China's state Source Nielsen Media Research GRAPHIC BY KENNETH RAY/BROADCASTING A CABLE
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out there," he added, project- ing GI's production of the GI trumpets big orders hybrid digital /analog DCT units at 300,000 through the end of this year and up to 2 for its modems million units next year. Sheldon says her company Pioneer says it will not produce boxes because market is not big enough for is "trying to be more realistic two major vendors about setting expectations" of cable modem demand before B R:1441 Tom, it jumps in, at least six months from now. General Instrument is Cox's GI commitment is a bullish on cable $150 million deal for modems, and Hewlett - 300,000 units over three Packard apparently isn't. years. Comcast expects to GI last week announced have 25,000 boxes in place GI is selling its OCT 1000 modems to TCI. Cox and Comcast. major pacts with Tele -Com- in both upgraded and non - munications Inc., Cox Com- upgraded systems, according munications and Comcast mitments for 3 million units volumes the industry needs to Bradley Dusto, Comcast Cable Communications for from TCI, Cox, Comcast, right now, and we feel one senior vice president of engi- its DCT 1000 digital set - Rogers Cablesystems and vendor can handle it," says neering. "We're here to say tops. But simultaneously, others. Casey Sheldon, brand man- it's alive and real and we'll Hewlett- Packard revealed "We believe the market is ager for HP's home products be rolling it out in the next that it is not proceeding with there. It's strong. It's here division. few months," Duston says. plans to produce the boxes today," says Rick Friedland, Edward Breen, GI presi- TCI has the most aggressive under its Pioneer brand General Instrument CEO. dent, says he was "disappoint- strategy, with plans to deploy name. Hewlett- Packard doesn't ed" about HP's decision not to 350,000 digital boxes tied to GI executives claim that think that the market is big produce its "Kayak" model of its headend -in- the -sky fall they have orders for 2 mil- enough for two major pro- DCT 1000 yet. "I think their launch, according to Camille lion digital set -tops under ducers at the moment. opinion might change when Jayne, TCI senior vice presi- contract, with overall com- "We've taken a look at the they see the intense interest dent of digital TV. mw
NMIfrx:04, 54/4(414 FSN launching Omnio navigator New system to offer expanded links, merchandising options kami Tek4e4 Within the next intricate set of links for vices is to keep adding ing within that category. ime Warner month, Time Warner users to surf through options so consumers Clicking on a link while Cable's Full Ser- plans to start introduc- FSN selections, along come back," says Levy. watching a movie would vice Network is ing its Omnio navigator with new merchandis- The Omnio format offer the user a menu of introducing a second to half of the 4,000 ing options for content features links within options that could navigator format to run households in the providers, according to each content category include a particular stu- concurrently with the Orlando testbed. Omnio Daniel Levy, FSN that bring the user into dio's merchandising carousel it created at will present a more stat- director of consumer menus of related areas products. Time Warner the outset of its Orlan- ic opening page, but interface. "The secret of of content, most of them will sell sponsorships do, Fla., test. also will provide a more these interactive ser- centered on merchandis- for the respective menus 46 May 61996 Broadcasting & Cable
www.americanradiohistory.com Telemfeet tied to each category. demand selections according to Levy, who respective navigators to TV. Levy says a Smart Omnio employs an instead of passively says that Omnio has customers along demo- Living category offer- watching animated onscreen a stock cycle been in development graphic lines .. to have ing on- demand selec- agent, a triangular - of trailers. "Omnio over the past two years. two relatively similar tions on health and edu- headed character takes the approach that But he says consumer test groups, according to cational topics also will named Promptu, the user will take a more response was considered Levy. FSN will add on- be added. designed by Time active role," Levy says. in designing the new demand video entertain- The most recent Warner animation The introduction of a navigator. And Levy ment content by year's content addition was Omnio also provides second navigator is not doesn't rule out the pos- end, apart from movie an NBA On Demand users the choice of an indication of dissatis- sibility of further FSN content, similar to the area similar to an NFL viewing particular clips faction with the existing navigator evolution. time- shifting model cre- site introduced late last from the near video -on- carousel navigator, FSN will assign the ated by Your Choice year. nMw
1 V C4.01.44c44/ 4 H -P unveiling l -net software Microsoft views future of PCTV Hewlett- Packard is providing an end -to -end software sys- Easy access seen as key to combined tem that will allow high- computers/TVs speed Internet access in the modem service rollouts planned B i::c Tu44ca by Comcast Cable Communications and Time Microsoft Corp. has conceived a model Warner Cable. for the future of PCTV -the combina- The Comcast rollout is in tion of personal computers and televi- Baltimore County, Md., slated sion-that it will pitch to cable MSOs. to start in either June or July Originally part of an interactive TV trial with and intended to include Tele- Communications Inc. in Seattle, Microsoft 10,000 customers. Baltimore wants to take its PCTV service further. will be one of five cities "[The projectj's basically being redefined to where Comcast will introduce focus on PC connectivity problems," says Craig cable modem service by the Mundie, senior vice president, consumer plat- end of the year. Microsoft's PC TV home page for kids forms division, Microsoft. The software giant is The Time Warner rollout, trying to resolve "operational issues" with TCI. in Akron, Ohio, also is one of Microsoft last week also announced a collab- Microsoft's Explorer browser. The objective: to several deployments in which oration with software and hardware companies be able to offer "a smorgasbord of options for it will use H -P's technology. to develop a public networks platform. These network operators," as Mundie puts it. Hewlett-Packard isn't far companies include Cisco Systems, Digital A series of demonstrations in Microsoft's away from going into produc- Equipment Corp., General Instrument, Hewlett- booth at last week's National Cable Television tion on its OuickBurst cable Packard Co., Motorola, Scientific- Atlanta, Association convention demonstrated what modem, demonstrated at its booth, but Motorola's Cyber- UUNet Technologies, WesTell Technologies PCTV may look like. At one station, a home - Surfr modem is the model to and Zenith Network Systems. The Window NT page menu with large type offered previews of be deployed by both Comcast Server would be employed, along with video -on -demand selections. and Time Warner. H -P Another station showed a children's area announced a deal with where video clips could be used for education- Jones I -Net gets content Motorola to incorporate the al. Another demo, of a fictional retailer dubbed CyberCurfr into its system The Jones Internet Channel has struck deals with AdventureWorks, permitted users to manipu- configuration for high -speed national, international and local content providers late and examine products such as skis in a vir- Internet access. for its high -speed access service. tual shopping environment. In a separate announce- Online merchandising and advertising will con- Also last week, Microsoft announced com- ment, Hewlett- Packard intro- stitute much of the content provided by a diverse mitments from Time Warner and Comcast duced the HP MediaStream group including The Weather Channel; Laser Video Cable Communications to use Microsoft - Integrator, a scaled -down, Network (with Music Source a 3 -D online music based solutions for their high -speed Internet fully functional version of its store); Washingtonian magazine; New Pro- Century access services. MSOs committing to the Mediatream Server. The ductions (providing TV1, customizable TV listings); Microsoft -based open platform could opt to $250,000 Integrator provides Internet Communications Corp. (with a Supermodel take both software and hardware site about life in front a lens), content from the evolving Microsoft Net- of and Vancouver, for interactive TV applications B.C. -based Whoa! Multimedia work (MSN) as well. Entertainment (a and supports up to 25 data daily Microsoft has said it will move all MSN comic strip, Cyber- Chicken.) streams. -HT Jones expects to sign agreements with more content to the World Wide Web. Dial-up users than 50 providers in the next several months. -HT can access MSN via the Internet for $6.95 per month or $39.95 annually. rtrw Broadcasting & Cable May 61996 47
www.americanradiohistory.com Telemftli ndz4,1 Se44/4 est May 10- 12- MACFAIR LA '96, Discovery eyes online tier southern California Macintosh trade show presented by the g. kaka Te44.4.4t Los Angeles Macintosh Group content area that individual subs could program and Apple Computer Co. Bur- Discovery Channel Online is pitching a to collect online information according to their bank Hilton Hotel & Convention subscription online service to cable oper- own interests, and "Virtual Auditorium," a live Center, Los Angeles. Contact: ators that it would look to package as a chat area that would also include video and Genex Waite, (310) 319 -1824. service tier to subscribers. audio in the context of lectures on various sub- May 14-10- National Online Discovery has been developing four special jects. Meeting & IOLS '96 sponsored online services it wants to market to create a Discovery is discussing the concept with by Information Today Inc. New "flow" from the Web to Discovery on -air and operators. And it has already issued a schedule York Hilton & Towers. Contact: help operators differentiate modem services of online events to potential advertisers, Carol Nixon, (609) 654 -6266. from telco competition. including "Olympics: Live in Atlanta," slated May 21- "Utilities and PCS: A The concept would permit subs to use each of for July, a "Magic Bus Tour" of America in Hard Look at Balancing the the services, all virtual experiences, for nominal September" and "Wreckage of the South Opportunities and Risks," con- fees. "Going forward, micro transactions are the Seas," a virtual scuba expedition of wrecked ference presented by UTC. Hyatt working model," says Thomas Hicks, publisher warships from World War H lying on the Regency, Dallas -Ft. Worth. Con- of Discovery Online. "I think we've got to look Pacific Ocean floor. tact: (214) 453 -1234. at other new revenue streams. Advertisers can't Discovery feels ESPN has set a precedent in May 21- 23- ITCA '96, anual carry all of it." charging for access to areas of its site per month, convention and exposition pre- The four online services would be: a virtual which is a prelude to some kind of incremental sented by the International Tele- expedition to different locales, such as online deals with the advent of high -speed conferencing Association. Shera- Jerusalem, with point and click exploration fea- modem access. Hicks envisions a package of ton Washington Hotel, Washing- tures; "Cyfara," virtual expeditions designed for online cable services with exclusive content that ton. Contact: (800) 360 -4822. young online users; "Knapsack," a personalized might be offered for $30 -$50 per month. mu May 23-25--Multimedia '96, Canandian exposition and trade show presented by Multimedia Teg. Srx Bette Trade Shows Inc. Metro Toronto Convention Centre, Toronto. A spokesman who said his Contact: (905) 660 -2491. company also had submitted S -A strikes May 29- 31- Inter$hop '96, its own response to the TW conference on Internet shopping, RFP separate from the poten- retailing and commerce present- tial collaborators. ed by BRP Publications Inc. Sher- -top deals "By proliferating our lead- set Hotel, Francisco. aton Palace San ing -edge technologies to a wide Contact: (202) 842 -3022. g./ R:clicT digital set -top microprocessor range of suppliers, we hope to June 2- 3- "DVD Briefing - Scientific-Atlanta is mak- chips supporting MPEG -2 and remove a major barrier to wide- Implications and Applications," ing an option play with DAVIC industry standards. spread deployment of interop- conference produced by Know- three major consumer The cooperation with Thom- erable set -tops," said James ledge Industry Productions. Red electronics manufacturers, son combines OpenTV soft- McDonald, S -A president. Lion Hotel, San Jose, Calif. Con- bidding to capture a piece of ware developed by Thomson S -A hopes that aligning tact: (914) 328 -9157. the action for Time Warner and Sun Microsystems. with three major consumer June 7- Internet & World Wide Cable's digital set -top. The S -A strategy antici- electronics powers will Web business conference, pre- S -A announced last week pates Time Warner's desire to improve its odds of getting a sented by CompuServe. Shera- that it had deals in place with employ more than one manu- Time Warner deal. A success- ton City Center, Washington. Pioneer Electronic Corp., facturer for its digital set -top ful bid could also give its Contact: (800) 682 -5078. Toshiba Corp. and Thomson product. "Time Warner has scaleable -platform - open Pow June 13 -14-- Cable/Telco Consumer Electronics for each made it clear that it would erTV architecture a leg up video franchising forum, pre- of those vendors to incorporate prefer to deal with more than toward becoming a de facto sented by Strategic Research S -A's PowerTV technology in one manufacturer," said an S- standard. tatty Institute. Washington Hilton and responses they filed last week Towers, Washington. Contact: to an RFP issued by Time (800) 599-4950. Warner. Winning the bid could Zenith shows digital box Zenith Electronics Corp. demonstrated a digital set -top box using com- June 23- 27- SUPERCOMM mean a pact to produce as many pression technology licensed from DiviCom Inc. The box is designed to '96 communications industry as one million digital set -tops. support a variety of network interface modules (NIMs), including hybrid exhibition and forum. Dallas In the letters of understand- fiber /coax, switched digital and ATM fiber -to- the -curb. Zenith will incor- Convention Center, Dallas. Con- ing with Pioneer and Toshiba. porate DiviCom's MPEG- 2,DVB- compliant chip set. The box also will tact: (800) 278 -7372. S -A is licensing its PowerKey include DAM (quadrature amplitude modulation) technology. conditional access system and
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www.americanradiohistory.com Technology Automation suppliers "We've had inquiries on using larger packages to control Flexicarts and mul- continued from page 51 servers with Spectrum," says Michael tichannel playback servers. Guess, Odetics director of marketing. The Sony software is part of the lation and adopt networking protocols "But we don't think you should put all company's "Total Solutions" philoso- to interface specific applications with your eggs in one basket. Part of our phy of providing a turnkey broadcast servers. "Moving digital files around is playback is coming from the disk package of Sony hardware and soft- the next step," he says. "But the big cache, with redundancy in the tape ware. Understandably, this has drawn problem there is standards for inter - library. If the disk unit goes down, you criticism from automation suppliers device networking." can still play commercials from the (who are used to selling software to While Odetics is addressing the need TCS90. The software immediately control Sony cart machines), who for multichannel playout with its new goes back and looks for the tape." question the wisdom of launching a Spectrum master control software Sony also is advocating a mixture of closed, proprietary software system in (BROADCASTING & CABLE, April 22), the tape and disk with its new BZA -8100 an age of open architecture. automation hardware and software sup- transmission software, which links a Ultimately, the market will decide. plier doesn't think mainframe servers digital cache to Sony's LMS cart "Three years ago, we still used to get will replace cart machines soon. That's machine system. Chris Golson, Sony questions about hardware," says Ala - why Spectrum was being shown at the vice president of broadcast marketing, mar's Alioto. "Now it's the depth and NAB convention controlling the play- says the BZA -8100 software grew out quality of software that decides the buy. back combination of a TCS -90 cart of Sony's scheduling and resource Whether it's a router or master control machine and a Tektronix Profile or ASC allocation experience with DIRECTV. switcher or a server, the iron is irrelevant. Audio Video disk recorder. Sony also will offer other software The delineating factor is software."
upgrade will all be done automatically LAN in there to update the database as hour DVCPRO tape." at the computer level. We'll only have program segments are being timed." Murlatt plans to have the Smart - to re-enter commercial spots." For spot playback, wzTV will use a Cart up and running by the end of Only two of wzTV's 11 AJ -D750 Tektronix Profile digital disk recorder May. He says the operational difficul- VTRs will reside in the Smart -Cart, with two hours of storage as a front - ties of trying to upgrade the M.A.R.C. which can hold up to 180 DVCPRO end cache to the Smart -Cart. The system or WXMT's Odetics system cassettes, says Murlatt. "We've config- Smart -Cart's control software will while staying on -air made it more ured master control with four automatically transfer spots to the Pro- cost -effective to buy a replacement DVCPRO VTRs controlled by the file for play -to -air. system, particularly since he picked Smart-Cart, with an A and B side for Murlatt says that using a cache for up the side benefit of digital tape. each station," he says. "The five other spot playback with the DVCPRO format "This way, we'll be able to bring in machines will be used for program is crucial for access time, which is why the Smart-Cart and run it in parallel dubbing and satellite recording. All Panasonic bundles the Smart-Cart with with our existing M.A.R.C." he says. spots will be dubbed into the Smart- the random -access Profile. "With MU, I "That will allow us to debug any oper- Cart itself, and programing will be on a can store 10 spots per tape right now," he ational problems before we make the second dub station. We have a small says. "But I can store 90 spots on a two- switch."
Sony duo beat SeaChange International, Channelmatic, Sony win which last fall was named as the front- runner to provide the digital ad insertion system (BROADCASTING & CABLE, Nov. Chicago Interconnect bid 20, 1995). The Chicago Interconnect also will First big sale for software /hardware team receive the IndeNet Digital SpotServer for MPEG -2 satellite By Glen Dickson delivery of spots. Channel- matic is a subsidiary of
Channelmatic and Sony have won I ndeNet. .t $1.5 million contract from Channelmatic's Win- National Cable Communications dows NT -based MVP sys- to provide the Chicago Interconnect tem will manage the Chica- with an 80- channel, five -zone MPEG -2 go system, which will have digital ad insertion system. Installation a total capacity of 2,500 is targeted for completion by Aug. 1. thirty- second spots and will The Chicago contract represents the serve 49 individual head - first successful bid of the Channelmatic The Sony VideoStore will provide MPEG -2 digital ad ends over an insertion extensive MVP (Managed Video Playback) /Sony in Chicago. fiber-optic network. Twen- VideoStore system, a package that bun- with Sony's MPEG -2 VideoStore serv- ty-five of those headends will use Chan- dles Channelmatic's automation soft- er system. In winning the Chicago Inter- nelmatic's Digital LITE remote switch- ware and signal- switching hardware connect contract, the Channelmatic/ es controlled by an MVP component ss May 61996 Broadcasting 8. Cable
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Television Account Executive. Local spot On Air Promotion Writer /Producer. Aggressive, General Sales Manager. Top -rated, Cox -owned. sales, KATU. Portland, Oregon, ABC affiliate in fast paced, lake no prisoners' marketing de- NBC affiliate is looking to take its sales depart- the #24 ranked market, is seeking an individual partment seeks Writer /Producer with minimum 3 ment to new heights. We are already the top sta- who not only knows how to sell ratings, shares, years successful, progressive experience. Strong tion in the market with the best sales staff and we and package inventory, but also has the ability to news background a must. Don't call. Send re- intend to get even better. Applicants should be create results oriented campaigns that go beyond sume, reel and salary expectations to: Mike experienced General Sales Managers who have CPP's. Were looking for a creative thinker with a Henry, General Marketing Manager, CBS 19 demonstrated excellent management and lead- proven track record of unique successes who WUAB 43, 1717 East 12th Street, Cleveland, OH ership skills, while aggressively pursuing tradi- also specializes in developing relationships and 44114. Equal Opportunity Employer. tional and non -traditional revenue. Great people solving problems. Minimum 3 years TV sales ex- skills and an ability to think out of the box" are a perience preferred, understanding of retail must! Send resume, sales philosophy and exam- marketplace a plus, proven new business gener- Marketing /Promotion ples of your most creative success stories to: Director. We are ation a must, and college degree preferred. For John Howell, Vice President/General Manager, searching for a dedicated individual with a strong serious inquiries. please send current resume to work ethic, endless WPXI -TV, 11 Television Hill, Pittsburgh, PA energy, and the ability to de- Mindy Davis, HR Manager, KATU, PO Box 2, 15214. An Equal Opportunity Employer. velop and execute station's overall marketing and Portland, OR 97207. No phone calls please. promotion strategies. Successful candidate will Equal Opportunity Employer. have exceptional writing and communication Attention Local Sales Managers. KAYU FOX skills as well as the ability to plan long term. 28 in Spokane, WA is looking for a strong, ag- Electronic media and print knowledge a must. If you are well organized and have a desire to work Southeast Florida Market/WBFS, UPN 33 has gressive, tenacious individual to lead our local with a winning team please send your resume, an immediate opening for a Traffic Manager. Re- sales team. Individual must have strong sales nonreturnable reel, and salary requirements to: quirements include: 3 -5 years experience with and management background in broadcasting. KGAN -TV, Human Resources, BIAS Traffic Systems, live sports programming College degree required. Forward cover letter 600 -2 Old Marion Road, NE Cedar Rapids. IA 52402. EOE. and formats. electronic contracting of national or- and resume to General Sales Manager, PO Box ders, and national /local copies. No phone calls 30028, Spokane, WA 99223. EOE. Women and please. Forward letter of application and resume minorities encouraged to apply. to Dept. #107, WBFS -UPN 33, 16550 NW 52nd HELP WANTED TECHNICAL Avenue, Miami, FL 33014. We are an Equal Op- portunity Employer. Account Executive. WDKY FOX 56 has an im- mediate opening(s) for local Account Execu- tive(s) for two medium lists. Minimum 2 -5 years PC PROGRAMMER local broadcast sales experience required WFLA -TV Traffic Manager. Strong #2 CBS station in (television preferred). Must be able to carry TAMPA, FLORIDA healthy mid -west market (rank around 100) seeks agency list and develop direct retail business. To write various applications for MS experienced people manager to run our Traffic Qualified candidate must also be able to docu- Windows platform. A.S. degree and 2 Department. We are a BIAS ment station, newly up- excellence in all aspects of sales, research, years experience preferred. Successful graded to DEC and Salesline. Ideal candidate, specials, pre and post -sell, sports, kids, promo- candidate will have experience with MSVC, who may be #2 person in larger market ready to tions and print related projects. Enjoy a great life- VIS BASIC and Access. Knowledge of HTML run their own operation, knows BIAS, plans style in the heart of the Bluegrass while you work and Perl helpful. Salary commensurate with ahead and is highly organized, has good verbal, with the fastest growing FOX affiliate in the re- experience. Send resume to: written and phone skills. This person is ready to gion. To apply, mail resume and salary require- Personnel step into a management role and help us in- ments to WDKY FOX 56, Attention: Personnel - Department, WFLA -TV, crease revenue. Resume. one page letter explain- AE, Chevy Chase Plaza, 836 Euclid Avenue, Lex- 905 East Jackson Street, ing how you would run the department and salary ington, KY 40502 or fax to 606 -269 -3775. Tampa, Florida 33602. history in first communication, by May 17, 1996. Minorities and women encouraged to apply. No phone calls. Reply to Box 00786 EOE. EOE. No phone calls. Pre- employment drug test required. MIF. EOE
Account Executive TV Promotion. Keep your present job and make up to $5250 extra in one Wanted Chief Engineer. KVRR -TV FOX, Fargo, ND is looking for KAYU, FOX 28, is seeking an aggressive indi- day in your own DMA. We're a national company a Chief Engineer. Position re- vidual who wants to learn and earn with with years of television and marketing experi- quires knowledge of VHF /UHF and microwave Spokane's fastest growing television station. Pre- ence. Call Wayne L. Boyd right now to reserve transmission systems. Please send resume to fer radio/TV /cable sales experience. Prior sales your market. 702 -457 -4241. KVRR -TV, Box 9115. Fargo, ND 58106 Attn: Kathy experience, computer skills, and great attitude a Lau, GM. KVRR -TV is an EOE. must! Forward cover letter and resume to Gener- al Sales Manager, PO Box 30028, Spokane, WA Account Exec. Univision is looking for local AE. 99223. EOE. Women and minorities encouraged Candidates should have 2 -3 years sales experi- Technical Operations Engineer. WTSP -TV, to apply. ence. Send resume, cover letter and salary his- Tampa Bay's CBS affiliate, is looking for a tory to WUNI -TV, 33 Fourth Avenue, Needham, person experienced in all areas of Technical Op- MA 02194, Attn: MG. No phone calls please. erations to include master control switching, EOE. General Sales Manager. Excellent opportunity video tape operations, microwave and satellite to manage the sales department for both FOX, operations. Ideal candidate will be a strong self - and ABC affiliates. Two times the commissions. starter and a team player. Send resume to HELP WANTED MARKETING New management is seeking a talent with ex Carole Twitchell, TOC Supervisor, WTSP -TV, cellent motivational and people skills. Must have P.O. Box 10,000, St. Petersburg. FL 33733. No minimum three years successful inventory man- Newschannel 8 Marketing and Promotions phone calls please. EOE. agement and pricing experience. Needs to be a Manager. Regional 24 -hour cable news channel self- starter with creative ideas for driving re- serving metro Washington, DC seeks an venue. We'll give you the tools, you give us the enthusiastic and dynamic Marketing and Promo- Maintenance Technician /Satellite News revenue! Send resumes to 1450 Scalp Avenue. tion Manager to oversee all Marketing, Promotion Gathering Truck Operator. Progressive mid- Johnstown, PA 15904. EOE. and Community Services functions as well as sized network affiliate has an immediate opening supervision of on -air look. The ideal candidate for a Maintenance Technician /SNG Truck will have a Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Operator. Position requires an Associate of FOX affiliate in Southeast seeks experienced Communications, Marketing or related field and Science in Electronics, SBE Certification, or Local Account Executive. Candidate must be ex- five years of progressively responsible cable or equivalent experience in the maintenance and re- perienced in dealing with local accounts on a broadcast experience, preferably in the area of pair of small format videotape (beta preferred), direct basis as well as working with agencies. marketing, promotion or research. Please send and a class D driver's license. This position Knowledge of BMP or TV Scan and Windows or fax (703- 912 -5599) resume and salary history works a varying shift and must be available on very helpful. Please send resume to Local Sales to: Newschannel 8, HR Department, 7600 -D Bos- emergency call. Some travel is required. Send re- Manager, P.O. Box 4050, Albany, Georgia ton Boulevard, Springfield, VA 22153. EOE. No sume, references and salary history to Box 00775 31706. EOE. phone calls please. EOE.
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Master Control/Tape Prep. Master control oper- Broadcast Engineer: 17 WJKS, ABC Network af- ational technician needed. Two years television filiate is seeking a Maintenance Engineer. Re- broadcasting experiences, send resume or apply quirements include at least 5 years of trou- in person. Contact Walter Butler, Chief Engineer bleshooting studio, ENG and SNG broadcast Hearst Broadcasting for additional information. KAME UPN 21 /KRXI equipment to component level. Betacam experi- FOX 11, 4920 Brookside Court, Reno, Nevada ence required. SBE Certification and SNG opera- GENERAL ASSIGNMENT REPORTER 702 10am - Pacific tions preferred. Send your resume to Personnel, 89502. -856 -2121 5pm time. WDTN's News Department has an opening for a WJKS -TV, PO Box 17000, Jacksonville, FL 32245. EOE. M/F. Drug testing required. General Assignment Reporter. Applicant should be a motivated, energetic journalist and storyteller who Maintenance Engineer needed for leading can communicate with our viewers. Applicant must Radio -TV combo at Jersey Shore. Must have Assistant Chief Engineer. KPRC -TV2 /Post- also be able to do great live shots. Prerequisites transmitter maintenance experience. Please fax Newsweek Stations, an NBC affiliate. Re- include excellent communication skills, writing and resume to: Dan Merlo, 609 -927 -7014. sponsibilities include the daily supervision of op- organizational skills, thorough knowledge of erations and maintenance technicians, oversee reporting techniques and strong interest in current various technical and operating procedures and events. Applicant should be willing to work serve as Engineering Department liaison be- Two experience Director of Facilities - Allbritton Communica- tween the Sales, Traffic, Programming and Pro- weekends and evenings. years tions is looking for a Director of Facilities to direct motion Departments. Qualified candidate will reporting and broadcast communications or and manage engineering, maintenance, and possess strong understanding of computer, journalism degree preferred. Computer experience ABC technical operations for its Central Alabama studio and RF systems as well as 3 to 5 years of preferred. Minorities strongly urged to apply. Please affiliate serving Birmingham, Tuscaloosa, and An- management experience and strong in- send non -returnable tape and resume to niston. Demonstrable competence in personnel, terpersonal skills. Send resume to: Dale E. budgeting, strategic planning and performance Werner, Engineering Manager, KPRC -TV2, 8181 Personnel Adm., standards along with a solid understanding of com- SW Freeway, Houston, Texas 77074. WDTN -TV puter, studio, UHF transmissions systems and P.O. Box 741, FCC, FAA and EBS regulations. Send cover let- Dayton, OH 45401. ter and resume to TV Alabama, Inc., P.O. Box 360039, Birmingham, AL 35236, an affiliate of Assistant Chief Engineer: Immediate opening No phone calls please. in Washington, D.C. market. Five years minimum Allbritton Communications Company. No phone EOE. MN/H/0. calls please. We are an Equal Opportunity Broadcast TV maintenance experience. FCC Employer. General Class License or SBE Certification re- quired, component level troubleshooting, corn puter literacy, transmitter experience a plus. Fax SPORTS ANCHOR requirements to (703)528- resume and salary Weekend Sports Anchor/Weekday Sports Chief Engineer: KATC, a progressive, group 2956. owned Southwest Louisiana network affiliate, has Reporter. Three years experience, college an immediate opening for a Chief Engineer. degree preferred. NFL post game a must. SBE or experience desirable. Send non-returnable Leadership skills are certification A wonderful and exciting opportunity is com- license required. FCC General Class Successful ing to New York City! A major network is starting tape and resume to: will possess a solid of candidate understanding a late night drama and we need to fill many Mark Pierce, Station Manager resume Dick studio and RF systems. Send to technical, studio, and control room positions. This WF rx -TV Harbinson, General Manager, KATC -TV, 1103 is your chance to get into the creative and deman- Road, 70506. 621 SW Pine Island Eraste Landry Road, Lafayette, Louisiana ding world of nighttime drama. We want to talk to EOE. Cape Coral, FL 33991. you if you are: Lighting Directors, Technical We Opportunity Enrplol'er. Directors, Camera Operators, Boom Operators, are an Equal Audio Engineers, Video Engineers, Record/ Playback Engineers, On and Off Line Editors, Weather Anchor /Meteorologist. Full -time Chief Engineer. Must possess superior technical people, Associate Directors, Stage Man- Weather Anchor position to anchor weekends skills to oversee operations of both an ABC and Utility agers, P.A.'s. If you've got what it takes, send and fill in during work week on various news pro- FOX affiliate. The ideal candidate will be SBE your resume to: Deanna Gattie, 5th Floor, 215 grams. Candidate must have stamina for long. certified and possess an FCC General Class Li- NY, NY 10021. heavy work schedule and flexibility to adjust cense. Must be a good communicator with East 67th Street, schedule on short notice. Meteorology degree budgeting and strategic planning abilities. Needs and three years experience required, knowledge solid understanding of computers and digital of WSI Weather Spectrum 9000 a plus. Send non- systems. Send resumes to 1450 Scalp Avenue, HELP WANTED NEWS -returnable resume tape to Rob Allman, News Johnstown, PA 15904. EOE. Director, WFMY -TV, 1615 Phillips Avenue, Greensboro, NC 27405. No phone calls please. Hewsl Brvad acting EOE. Broadcast Technician - Multi -channel cable TV facilities in New York, N.Y. and Littleton, Co. EDITOR We're expanding! WBMG -TV, in the heart of Al- Duties include installation and repair of all types abama, is looking for the best to join an estab- of broadcast audio and video equipment. Opera- WDTN is currently looking for a News lished group of innovative, aggressive team tional experience with professional audio mixers, Videotape Editor (part -time). The candidate players. Only proven journalists with a minimum analog and digital production switchers, routers, in- should have news editing experience using of 2 -3 years experience should apply. Openings tercom systems, cameras and other associated Betacam equipment, and be experienced available for talented Producers, General Assign- production equipment a must. Minimum qualifica- in meeting deadlines under pressure. The ment Reporters, Photographers and a Weekend tions include: 3+ years broadcast video, audio editor should also display good news Meteorologist. Send resume, salary requirements equipment repair and operations experience. The judgement and be able to prioritize and a non -returnable tape to: News Director, preferred candidate will also possess an Associa- assignments. The editor is responsible for WBMG -42 News, 2075 Golden Crest Drive, Birm- tes Degree in Electronics and experience in main- updating and maintaining the news ingham, AL 35209. Absolutely no phone calls. An tenance and repair of multiple format broadcast department's archives. Equal Opportunity Employer. video tape machines. Other duties, weekends, Hours are variable, including nights and and shift work as required. An interview will be re- weekends. Videotape shooting and quired of final candidates. Any applicant who is computer experience a plus. Typing and for interview notify the in- scheduled an should the ability to climb stairs is required. terviewer at time of contact if he /she requires an Fax sour classified ad to accommodation for the interview. Drug test and Please send resume to: criminal records check required of final appli- Personnel Adm., Broadcasting & ('able cants. Non -smoking environment. Send resume WDTN-TV, P.O. Box 741, and salary required to Broadcast Technical Man- Dayton, OH 45401. (2 12) 206 -8327 ager, 4100 East Dry Creek Road, Littleton, CO 80122 by 05/24/96. EOE. No phone calls please. EOE. M/F/H/D.
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We are looking to add another Photographer to Rare opportunities at the number one news Managing Editor: KSL -TV in Salt Lake City is our award winning staff. You need to be a go- operation in New York's Capital District! WRGB- looking for a hard -driving, sharp- thinking, cool- headed journalist to come on board as Managing getter with live experience. Someone who loves TV seeks an Anchor - Reporter with talent and a hard news and knows how to grab our viewers great attitude, as well as a top -notch shooter and Editor. If working in the shadow of snow -capped attention. Please send us a tape of your award experienced producer. Two years minimum for mountains, at a dominant number one station winning video along with a resume and a list of re- each position. Tape /resume to Jim Parisi, News with a large staff is intriguing, this job may be for ferences to: Lew Short, Chief Photographer, Director, 1400 Balltown Road, Schenectady, NY you! Are you a natural at tweaking copy, deciding KARK -TV, 201 West 3rd Street, Little Rock, AR 12309. Women and minorities encouraged to app- coverage direction and motivating people to win 72201. Tapes are non -returnable. ly. Callers will be disqualified. EOE. everyday? Bring your skis and come to the 36th market. An application form and other essential job requirements may be obtained from the News Director's office -Ray Carter or the KSL Human WRDW -TV, Augusta's N1 news station, has News start up, Albany Resource Department, Broadcast House, opening for Videographer to shoot and edit video FOX affiliate starts 55 10PM News in September. You name it, we North 300 West, Salt Lake City, Utah tape, as well as set up and shoot live remotes, need 84110- it. No beginners, please. Resume, 3/4 or VHS 1160: Phone (801)575 -5777; Fax (801)575 -7625. for newscasts. Previous TV news experience a tape to: Kathy Gazda, News Director, WXXA KSL will fax or mail an application. Please must. Resumes and tapes to: Judith M. Tredore, -TV send FOX23, 815 Central Avenue, Albany, 12206. resume and tape with application. An Equal WRDW -TV, P.O. Box 1212, Augusta, GA 30903- NY Op- 1212. EOE. EOE. portunity Employer.
Top North Texas NBC affiliate is seeking a News Promotion Writer/Producer. We are look- Investigative Producer. Top 50 CBS affiliate Photojournalist. Experience in news photography ing for a creative person who can write and pro- needs a Producer responsible for putting togeth- and editing a must. Experience in 3/4" and Super duce daily topicals, series and image promotions. er investigations. Individual will be responsible for V equipment helpful. Send VHS tape and resume The successful candidate will have 2+ years ex- interviews in the field, investigating, writing re- to: Larry Statser, Acting News Director, KFDX- perience, be highly motivated, and have a strong ports and scheduling shoots and crews. 2 - 3 TV, 4500 Seymour Highway, Wichita Falls, TX desire to help our station win the news race. years producing experience in a small to medium 76309. No phone calls. KFDX -TV is an Equal Op- Send resume and non -returnable tape to: KGAN- news room and a college degree required. Re- portunity Employer. TV, Human Resources, 600 -2 Old Marion Road, porting experience a plus. Send resume and non- NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402. EOE. returnable tape, if available, to Lisa Stevens, Ex- ecutive Producer, WFMY -TV, 1615 Phillips Ave- Sports Reporter /Fill -In Sports Anchor. Looking nue, Greensboro, NC 27405. No phone calls for a creative, motivated, self -starter to join the please. EOE. News Photographer: Full -time position for hard- best sports team in the southwest. Must be working creative Photographer. At least one year energetic and have a love for covering sports. experience. "Live" truck experience a plus. Send We are looking for a Sports Reporter who can cov- resume, references, and non -returnable tape to: er the x's and o's, but can also put together FOX owned and operated Station in Houston, Rick Moll, News Director, WANE -TV, 2915 West memorable sports features. We need someone KRIV, has the following openings: Executive State Boulevard, Ft. Wayne, IN 46808. EOE/M-F. who is a sports reporter first, but can also anchor Producer: Oversees daily news programs. Re- No calls please. a high story count sportscast. Must have at least sponsibilities include: participating in daily news 2 years prior experience as a sports reporter and meetings. ensuring producers are informed on anchor at affiliated broadcast station. Must have developments throughout the day, working close- ly with assignment desk on story coverage, ensur- a bachelor's degree in a news related field and News Director Fox 54, one of the nation's top must ing reporters understand what is expected from have strong command of English language, FOX affiliates, is seeking a non -traditional News working the story, checking producer formats for pace, knowledge of libel laws and generally ac- Director to build a start-up news operation. Can- flow, graphics and content, and other related re- cepted journalistic ethics, and a good driving re- didates must be experienced and innovative with sponsibilities. May occasionally produce broad- cord. To apply, send resume and tape by 5/10/96 a "take no prisoners" attitude. Must be able to casts. Requires 5 years experience as a TV to Box 00787 EOE. hire, train and lead your chosen team to local News Producer or equivalent experience in a news success. Computer skills a must. Send re- broadcast or print journalism and a minimum of sume to WFXG FOX 54, Mike Reed, P.O. Box two years news management experience. Col- Satellite Truck Operator. News Photographer: 204540, Augusta, GA 30917 or e -mail lege degree in media related field or equivalent Experienced Sat Truck Operator needed for use foxgm @csra.net No phone calls. This station is experience in a media related required. Pro- with one year new state of art WolfCoach truck, an equal opportunity employer. ducer: Responsible for editorial and production dual thread, all the bells and whistles. Candi- values of the AM newscast. Primary duties in- dates must have experience as news video - clude writing, timing and developing newscast grapher; along with a desire to shoot news on and directing staff. Produce other newscasts and down days. CDL preferred, with clean driving re- News Anchor. WWCP -TV, a leading "Top 100" breaking specials as needed. Requires 2 years cord. Minimum two years as satellite truck FOX affiliate, needs male anchor with at least major or minor market producing experience, 4 operator required, or comparable experience. three years anchoring experience to complement year college degree, preferably in news related Minimum two years shooting ENG and/or EEP. its female co- anchor on primary newscasts. field. Must have excellent news judgement and Only hard working pros need apply. Resume and Strong writing and reporting skills required. Send writing skills. Send resume and non -returnable tape: Dave Mathews, ENG Supervisor, KOAT- resume and non -returnable tape to WWCP -TV tape to: KRIV FOX Television, Attn: Charmaine TV, 3801 Carlisle Boulevard, NE, Albuquerque, (FOX), Attn: Anchor Search, 1450 Scalp Avenue, Williams, P.O. Box 22810, Houston, Texas NM 87107. Drug free workplace. Equal Opportuni- Johnstown, PA 15904. EOE. No phone calls, 77227. EOE. ty Employer. please!
Reporter. WCMH, new NBC O &O, is looking for New Star Trainer: Candidate must have TV Executive Producer. We're searching for an EP an aggressive hard news On -Air Reporter. Mini- news experience and be familiar with New Star's with management experience who is interested in mum 2 years on -air experience. Recent appli- newsroom automation system. Job requires ex- taking our superior news team to the next level. cants need not apply. Send resume and non- tensive world travel. Video editing experience a Graphic, content and teamwork with news man- returnable tape to Thomas Burke, WCMH -TV, plus. Apply to Director of Training Services at agement staff a must. We are an award winning 3165 Olentangy River Road, Columbus, Ohio 608 -274 -8686 or fax resume to: 608 -273 -5876. department with an emphasis on teamwork. 43202. No phone calls. EOE. Send resume to Billye Gavitt, KWTV, PO Box 14159, Oklahoma City, OK 73113. EOE/M -F.
Morning Anchor Reporter - Immediate opening KETK -TV is accepting applications for a Pro- in Florida's capital city to anchor cut -ins and re- ducer /Director. We're looking for a creative and port for early newscasts. Rush resume and tape well organized person to direct news and assist To place an ad in the Broadcasting & Cable (VHS preferred) to Bruce Cramer, News Director, with commercial production. Mail resume to: I Classified pages, contact Antoinette Fasulo I WTXL -TV, 8927 Thomasville Road, Tallahassee, KETK -TV, Attn: Robert Dodd, 4300 Richmond TEL: 212.337.7073 FAX: 212.206.8327 Road, Tyler, TX 75703. EOE. I INTERNETAFASULOOB&C.CAHNERS.COM I FL 32312. L J
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Executive Producer. KMOL -TV 4, the NBC af- HELP WANTED PROMOTION Promotion Writer /Producer: WPBF, the ABC af- filiate in San Antonio, Texas is looking for an Ex- filiate in West Palm Beach - the 45th market, ecutive Producer. We need someone to be a seeks a Promotion Writer /Producer. If you have hands -on leader in the daily execution of our Senior Promotion Producer: WREG -TV in the desire and talent to work in an environment newscasts and who will be instrumental in the Memphis, Tennessee is seeking a Senior Promo- that excepts nothing but the best, send your ten development of future newscasts. We want an ag- tion Producer in the Creative Services Depart- most creative and effective spots. Strong writing gressive take -charge leader who has excellent ment. Candidates must have strong writing and skills and a love of news promotion a must. No writing and production skills, is a superb visual strong editing/production skills. Minimum of 3 beginners. Send resume and tape to: Human Re- storyteller, who has dynamic creativity and thinks years of affiliate news promotion experience re- sources Coordinator, WPBF, 3970 RCA Boule- "out -of- the -box." If you're ready for a winning quired. WREG is owned by the New York Times vard, Suite 7007, Palm Beach Gardens. FL ride, this might be your opportunity. Write and tell and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Please 33410. No phone calls please. EOE. us why you should be our choice. Please enclose send Beta or VHS. non -returnable reel to: Frank tape, resume and news philosophy to Tim G. Wilson, Creative Services Director, WREG -TV, Gardner, News Director, KMOL -TV 4, 1031 803 Channel 3 Drive, Memphis, Tennessee You want to make Navarro Street, San Antonio, Texas 78205. 38103. News Promotion Hot Shot! a name for yourself? KFMB in San Diego is build- KMOL -TV 4 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ing a top -notch Creative Services team. We're now looking for a key producer who can turn out /Marketing Director. Rapidly growing East Coast affiliate has an opening for an expe- Promotion the hottest stuff in town. If you've got at least 2 rienced News Director. EOE. Resume to Box independent television station in the New York years experience producing attention -getting 00789. ADI needs hands -on creative dynamo. Must be news promotion that gets tune -in results, we able to handle all entertainment and news promo- want to see your reel. If you're a hands -on tion including contests, print ads, radio copy, and craftsman with AVID experience - that's a real Chief Meteorologist: Want to work in the most sales marketing support from concept to comple- plus! This is the job for a pro who wants to push active weather market in the country, with state tion. Three to five years of experience in all the envelope and grow even more! If that's you, of the art equipment? We're committed to aspects of station promotion and strong writing rush your resume and tape to Promotion Man- dominance. Are you? Minimum 2 years on air skills required. Send tapes, resume and salary ager, KFMB -TV, 7677 Engineer Road. San experience tape and resume to Fred Jordan, history to Marvin R. Chauvin, WLIG TV, 270 Diego, CA 92111. EOE/MF. General Manager, KBMT -TV, P.O. Box 1550, South Service Road, Melville, NY 11747. EOE. Beaumont, Texas 77704. EOE.
Promotion /Community Affairs Manager. Graphic Designer - WFSB, a Post -Newsweek CBS affiliate in Phoenix looking for creative, ag- is an experienced, creative Midwest network affiliate is looking for a creative. Station, seeking gressive Photographer. Also hiring a Weekend knowledge energetic and organized person to join our team! graphic designer with an operating of Sports Anchor who knows how to tell a story. SGI animation and You'll oversee Promotions and Community Af- Ouantel Paintbox. Chyron, Minimum three years experience and college de- Macintosh graphic systems. State -of- the -art fairs in addition to your creative input in these gree preferred. No calls. Send tapes and re- equipment will be employed by the designer to con- departments. Manage a staff of three equipped sumes to Personnel Department, KPHO /AZ 5, for Con- with Macintosh Graphics and an AVID editing ceptualize, design and execute graphics 4016 North Black Canyon, Phoenix, AZ 85017. necticut's We're - we don't suite. You must have experience in developing #1 station. copied EOE. must have a and implementing promotional campaigns and be copy others. Candidates also work- ing knowledge print, signage design. driven to be the best. Community Affairs experi- of set and Send resume to Lori Neuhardt, Art Director, 3 Con- in ence helpful. We're part of a great station group Assignment Manager. WMAR Baltimore stitution Plaza, Hartford, CT 06103 -1892. EOE. needs a newsroom leader to join our manage- that's on the rise! Send your tape and resume to ment team. We are looking for an organized indi- Box 00790 EOE. vidual who thinks beyond the daybook to develop stories viewers really want to see. Strong people Director of Promotions. WWNY TV7, a small skills are a must. Prior desk management experi- Promotion Writer /Producer. Come write and market TV station and CBS affiliate in ence and college degree preferred. Women and produce promos for on -air and outside media -- Watertown, New York, is seeking a highly minorities encouraged to apply. Resume and re- print and radio -- in top 20 market. Bring us your motivated and innovative Promotions Director. ferences to Jack Cahalan, News Director, creative concepts for movie promos and some We prefer at least one year TV promotions expe- WMAR -TV, 6400 York Road, Baltimore. MD sports -related promotions. Demonstrate initiative rience, previous managerial experience a plus. 21212. EOE. in producing station campaigns, sales tapes and The position is full -time, management level, you special projects. Must possess abilities to work would be responsible for on -air promotion and on multiple projects simultaneously, meet station promotions within the viewing area. Anchor /Reporter - News 12, an innovative re- deadlines, know non -linear editing systems, have Please send resume and/or tape of work to: gional news operation, is seeking an Anchor/ strong video production background, and supe- Kevin Mastellon, General Manager, WWNY TV7, Reporter for our Connecticut location. At least 3 rior writing skills. Minimum of 2 years experience 120 Arcade Street, Watertown, N.Y. 13601. No years experience in a commercial TV news de- required. Send resume to KPLR -TV, Attn: Dept. phone calls please. EOE. partment is required. Please send non -returnable 114D, 4935 Lindell Boulevard, St. Louis, MO tape and resume to: PO Box 999 -CT, Woodbury, 63108. EOE Employer. No calls please. NY 11797. No phone calls please. EOE. HELP WANTED RESEARCH
Anchor /Reporter /Videographer - WABU -TV, Promotion Manager - WAVY-TV NBC Norfolk/ the new home of the Boston Red Sox is seeking PortsmouthNirginia Beach, VA is looking for a a journalist with strong, writing, editing, and shoot- creative Promotion Manager to take us to the WNDY -TV is seeking a Research ing skills for our local news and public affairs next level. This department head position is re- Director to handle coordination of program. Three to five years experience re- sponsible for on -air news promotion, advertising information quired, salary range mid to low thirties. Applicant NSI audience and other and internat for WAVY -TV and our LMA WVBT related must be aggressive and possess strong in- WB43, to be FOX in Fall of '98. You will work Sales assignments. terpersonal skills. Please send non -returnable re- hand in hand with the GM and News Director. Requires knowledge of NSI sume tape to Kathryn Barnicle, Manager of Hu- We are moving quickly into the future and looking Ratings /Methodology, strong man Relations, 1660 Soldiers Field Road, Bos- for the right person to take us there. Our news is communication skills, oral and ton. MA 02135. Minorities and women en- in a leadership position and we are looking to written, and good presentation couraged to apply. EOE. grow! Our new LMA has signed on a new abilities. An individual full of transmitter and is ready to rock! If you have the creativity and a desire to join our creative skills combined with leadership skills Anchor /Reporter: KJRH -TV in Tulsa seeking bright staff. Send resumes to: send your resume and non -returnable tape to Ed energetic Anchor /Reporter for personality driven WNDY Munson, Jr.; President, GM; WAVY -TV; 300 morning and midday shows. Previous anchor ex- Wavy Street; Portsmouth, VA 23704. No phone 4555 West 16th Street, perience preferred. Send resume to: KJRH -TV. calls. We are a LIN Television Station and an Indianapolis, IN 46222 Lori Doudican, 3701 South Peoria, Tulsa, OK Equal Opportunity Employer. 74105. EOE. Attn Jerry Harbin EOE.
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Research Director: WTVZ -TV, the FOX affiliate Senior Producer. Nationally syndicated fashion/ HELP WANTED PROGRAMMING in Norfolk, Virginia, is looking for a future beauty television series seeks creative producer superstar to assist our sales force in their efforts to head production team. Candidate must have ex- to increase revenue and market share. The cellent writing skills, field production skills, edit - KDOC Program Manager. Duties include: Pro- duties of this position will focus on, but will not be oversight skills, top people skills. Resume to gram scheduling. TV guide listing, log tapes, ship- limited to. processing NSI data. creating and Alton Entertainment, 530 Lincoln Road, Miami ping duties. Computer knowledge required. Ex- maintaining daily sales pieces. This Sinclair Beach, FL 33139. Broadcast Group station needs a candidate that perience preferred. Cal Human Resources: 714- can fulfill the basic duties of this position. but 442 -9800. EOE. wants a chance to expand their career with the fastest growing media company in America. If you Production Editor. WXYZ -TV. Channel Seven. have broadcast experience with Nielsen ratings. Detroit, is looking for an experienced Production TV Scan, Qualitap, Scarborough, and CMR and Video Tape Editor familiar with Accom Axial and SITUATIONS WANTED SALES would like to move to the Virginia shore before Grass Valley editing systems. Familiarization with the summer. please send your resume. salary re- a variety of support equipment including Chyron. quirements and future goals to: GSM. WTVZ -TV, Abekas. DigitalBeta. Zaxcom and Leitch will be New Business Development. Are you trying to P.O. Box 148. Norfolk, VA 23510. EOE. an asset. We are expanding our in -house produc- staff a new business development position at tion facilities to include full production of promo- your station, but can't find the right person for the tional materials, documentaries, graphics and job? Call Al at (317)299 -5479 to talk to a televi- Research Analyst. NYC television rep firm animation projects. The ability to work with a va- sion sales professional who knows how to put seeks a Research Analyst to work with TV sta- riety of producers, artists and sales account ex- new revenue on the books. tions. Previous experience with Nielsen rating ecutives is a must. You must be flexible with work data and knowledge of PC Applications and hours. Send resume (no phone calls, please) to Chris Allen, Operations Manager. P.O. Lotus 1 -2 -3 for Windows a plus. Bachelor's de- Box 789. gree preferred. We otter an excellent salary and Southfield, Michigan 48037. SALES TRAINING benefits package. Please send resume to: Box JAA -276. 150 Varick Street, 8th Floor, New York, NY 10013. EOE. M /F/D/V. Production. Growing network of Christian TV sta- LEARN TO SELL TV TIME tions in Arkansas seeks full -time Editor with at Call for FREE Info Packet least 1 year experience in AVID or other non- HELP WANTED linear equipment. Duties also include directing ANTONELLI MEDIA FINANCIAL & ACCOUNTING live and taped programs. Call David Osburn, TRAINING CENTER Production Director. Victory Television Network, (212) 206-8063 Small sports television production company Little Rock. AR (501)223 -2525. M -F, 8:30a- 4:30p. Over 25 years in the TV industry seeking a Business Manager. Requirements: EOE. budget experience, contract experience and knowledge of remote and studio production. Please send resume and salary requirements to: Cable Television Producer /On -Air Talent - PROGRAMMING SERVICES Business Manager, 6025 Victory Lane, Har- Producer television programming including script- risburg, NC 28075. No phone calls, please. ing, client consultation, site and crew orientation. Application deadline: May 10. 1996. lighting. editing and directing for single and multi - camera productions; writes, produces, and performs as on -air talent for City oriented pro- gramming STUDIOS HELP WANTED PRODUCTION including news and infomercials. Bachelor's degree in Broadcasting/ National Weather Network "Kids Weather Club and cusbm local ry Weathercasts via satellite Communications. 4 years responsi- progressively daily at most economical cas 1 barter rates. A virtual moneymaker ble experience as a producer /director in a televi- for independent stations natirnwide. Call Edward St. Pe' for market clearance and pricing info. ONLINE EDITOR sion production environment, including at least 1 601.352 -6673 New Media division of major year experience as a news anchor, reporter or on -air talent. Ability to perform as on -air talent. corporation based in Manhattan is Starting Salary: $29,486/year. Selected candi- looking for an Online Editor with date must take and pass a drug test as a condi- VIDEO SERVICES minimum 5 years experience. Working tion of employment. Apply by 5:00 pm on 05/17/ knowledge of GVG 141, Abekas DVE 96 at City of Aurora. Internal Services Depart- and Digital Betacam a must, nonlinear ment, 1470 South Havana Street. Aurora. CO experience a plus. Successful candidate 80012. EOE. Need video shot in the New will be highly motivated, creative York metropolitan area? Expe- and possess leadership skills. rienced crews, top equipment. Send resume and tape to Box 00785. Art Director. KDNL -TV. ABC for St. Louis, has Call Camera Crew Network an immediate opening for a station Art Director in a top twenty market. Candidates must possess at (CCN). 800 -914 -4CCN. least 3 years of experience in television graphic Special Projects Producer: Major market East art. with the ability to manage a small staff of art- Coast network affiliate seeks an experienced ists. It's a unique opportunity for a design pro- Special Projects Producer. Individual must be fessional. prepared to oversee a state -of- the -art RESUME TAPES able to generate own stories. set -up, write, and broadcast facility. which includes two Silicon produce material. Individual must be able to work Graphic systems. Send a non -returnable demo with minimal supervision. Investigative experi- tape and resume. to Phil Michael. Director of Career Videos prepares your personalized ence a plus. Project to run approximately July Marketing. KDNL-TV, 1215 Cole Street, St. demo. Unique format, excellent rates, coaching, 1996 - June 1997. Please send resumes to: Louis, MO 63106. (314)436 -3030. KDNL -TV, an job search assistance, free stock. Great track re- "Special Reports Producer." Ansonia Station, Equal Opportunity Employer. cord. 847 -272 -2917. P.O. Box 4041, New York. NY 10023 -9495. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
TV Graphic Artist Creative individual to prep and execute for live news, etc. Full time position. To place your classified ad in Broadcasting & Cable, Send resume /tape: RNN -TV. Attn: Jane Rod, P.O. Box 1609, Kingston. NY 12401. No calls. EOE. call Antoinette Fasulo (212) 337 -7073
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www.americanradiohistory.com "For the Record" compiles applications filed 89.7 mhz, ERP 3.5 kw, ant. 72 m. Apr. 19 ager /owner, 6 Delwood Cir., Durango, CO for FM 100.7 mhz, ERP 46 kw, with and actions taken by the FCC. Applica- Granted 81301) at tions and actions are listed by state; the date ant. 404 m., Black Ridge communications Albion, Ill. (BPED- 950524MJ) -Music Min- the application was filed or the action was site on Bureau of Land Management proper- istries Inc. for FM at 91.7 mhz, ERP 6 kw, taken, when available, appears in italic. ty, Colorado National Monument, Grand ant. 100 m. Apr. 15 Junction. Apr. 4 Abbreviations: AOL- assignment of license; ant. - Olivebridge, N.Y. (BPED- 920618MB)- antenna: ch.- channel: CP- construction permit: Grand Junction, Colo. (BPH- 960403MD)- D.I.P. -debtor in possession; ERP -effective radiated Christian Media Associates Inc. for FM at Rocky Mountain Radio Co. (Clifton H. Gar- power, khz- kilohertz: km- kilometers: kw- kilowatts: 88.3 mhz, ERP .1 kw. ant. 21 m. Apr. 22 diner, P.O. Box 559, Avon, CO 81620) for meters: mhz -megahertz: mi- miles; TL- trans- m.- FM 100.7 mhz. ERP 40 kw, ant. 432 m., miner location: w- watts. One meter equals 318 feet. Filed/Accepted for filing at Black Ridge electronics site, 1.4 km SSE of Douglas, Ariz. (BPCT- 960405KP)-Ronald intersection of I -70 and US 6/50, 11 km S of L. Ulloa (11322 Chalon Rd., Los Angeles, CA Fruita, Colo. Rocky Mountain owns KzYR(FM) OWNERSHIP CHANGES 90049) for TV on ch. 3. ERP 100 kw, ant. 2 m., Avon, KSMT(FM) Breckenridge, KSNO -FM Accepted for filing .2 km NW of U.S. Rte. 80, Douglas. Apr. 5 Snowmass Village. KKYY(FM) Gunnison, KIDN- Berlin, N.H. (BTCH- 960418GR) -New Eng- Eureka Springs, Ark. (BPCT- 9604056L)- FM Hayden, and KVFc(AM) and KRTZ(FM) land Broadcasting Inc. for wzPK(FM) 103.7 Kaleidoscope Affiliates LLC (Larry E. Mor- Cortez, and has CP for FM in Glenwood mhz: involuntary transfer of control from ton, president /30% owner, 1 Shackleford Springs. all Colo. Apr. 3 New England Broadcasting Inc. to New Eng- Dr., Ste. 400, Little Rock, AR 72211) for TV Grand Junction, Colo. (BPH- 960405MK)- land Broadcasting D.I.P. Apr. 18 on ch. 34, ERP 63 kw visual, ant. 180 m., 13 MBC Grand Broadcasting Inc. (Richard C. mi. SW of Berryville, Ark. Apr. 5 Dean, presidenUowner, 7401 Powder Valley NEW STATIONS Tehama, Calif. (BPED- 960416MB) -North Rd., Zionsville, PA 18092) for FM at 100.7 Educational Community Radio Inc. Dismissed Valley mhz, ERP 47.5 kw, ant. 397 m., 9.7 km W of (Jerrie Katz, president/33 1/3% owner, 861 Redland, Colo. MBC Grand owns KNZZ(AM) Sac City, Iowa (BPH- 940801 MA) -Kevin Gray Ave., Ste. K, Yuba City, CA 95991) for and KJYE(FM) Grand Junction. Dean owns Lein for FM at 104.7 mhz, ERP 6 kw, ant. FM at 89.7 mhz, ERP 15 kw, ant. 81 m., 6.5 54.4% of WFMZ(FM) -TV Allentown, Pa., and 100 m. Apr. 23 km W of Paskenta. Katz owns 20% of WKJE(FM) Hertford, N.C., and has applied for Whitley City, Ky. (BPED- 950623MG)- KCEz(FM) Corning, KDIG(FM) Orland and FM in Gulf Breeze, Fla. Apr. 5 KKCV(FM) Colusa, all Calif. Apr. 16 McCreary County Schools Education Center Destin, Fla. (BPCT-960405KH)- ValueVi- FM 88.3 for noncommercial educational at Brush, Colo. (BPH- 960302MP) -New Direc- sion International Inc. (Nicholas M. Jaksich, mhz, ERP .1 kw, ant. 64 m. Apr. 25 tions Media Inc. (Robert D. and Majorire M. president/3.98% owner, 6740 Shady Oak Annapolis, Md. (BPH- 950831 ME)- Patricia Zellmer, 100% joint owners, P.O. Box 2475, Rd., Minneapolis, MN 55344) for TV on ch. A. Ebbert for FM at 99.1 mhz, ERP 30 kw, Greeley, CO 80632) for FM at 106.3 mhz, 64, ERP 1,000 kw visual, ant. 124.2 m., 8.2 ant. 193 m. Apr. 23 ERP 2 kw, ant. 100 m., 6 km NE of Brush, on km WNW of intersection of SH 20 and US E side of Colorado Hwy 71. Mar. 2 Returned Hwys 20 and 331. ValueVision owns Grand Junction, Colo. (BPH- 960403MC)- Kvvv(TV) Baytown, Tex.; wvvl(Tv) Manassas, N.H. (BPED- Nashua, 951017MA) -New Mustang Broadcasting Co. (Paul F. Fee, Va., and KBGE(TV) Bellevue, Wash., and has Inc. for FM Hampshire Public Radio at 89.3 presidenUowner, P.O. Box 5253, Snowmass applied for TVs on ch. 3, Douglas, Ariz.; ch. 21 m. Apr. 19 mhz, ERP 5 kw, ant. Village, CO 81615) for FM at 100.7 mhz, 69, Des Moines, Iowa, and ch. 34, Spokane, McConnellsburg, Pa. (BPED- 950921- ERP 100 kw, ant. 278 m., Mesa Point elec- Wash. Apr. 5 MB)- Morris Broadcasting and Communi- tronic site, 1.9 km N of Sheep Rock, Colo. Marianna, Fla. (BPCT- 960404LN)- Steven cations Inc. for noncommercial educational Mustang owns KExO(AM), KOIL(AM) and Soldinger (9424 Hunting Ct., Matthews, NC FM at 88.7 mhz, ERP .1 kw, ant. -3 m. Apr. Kolx(FM) Grand Junction, and KKNN(FM) 28105) for TV on ch. 51. Apr. 4 19 Delta, Colo. Apr. 3 Hilo, Hawaii (BPED- 960411 MA) -Hilo Minor Hill, Tenn. (BPED-951121MD)- Grand Junction, Colo. (BPH- 960404MH)- Christian Broadcasting Corp. (Richard Love, Southern Cultural Foundation for ed. FM at CG Broadcasting LLC (Carolyn Green, man president, 237 E. Keawe St., Hilo, HI 96720) for noncommercial educational FM at 90.3 BY THE NUMBERS mhz, ERP 14 kw, ant. 50 m., N. Glenwood Rd., W of Hwy 11, Hilo. Apr. 11 BROADCAST STATIONS Total Honolulu (BPED- 960416MA)- Calvary Service Chapel of Honolulu Inc. (William Stonebrak- Service Total Commercial VHF TV 559 er, president /20% owner, 1190 Nuuanu Commercial AM 4,906 Ave., Honolulu, HI 96817) for FM at 91.5 Commercial UHF TV 622 mhz, ERP 100 kw, ant. 574 m., 5.6 km E of Commercial FM 5,285 Educational VHF TV 123 Nanakuli. Calvary owns KLHT(AM) Honolulu. Apr. 16 Educational FM 1,810 Educational UHF TV 240 Kaneohe, Hawaii (BPED- 960417MB)- 12,001 Total Radio Total TV 1,544 Maká ainana Broadcasting Co. Ltd. (James VHF LPTV 561 Boersema, president, 1142 Auahi St., Ste. CABLE 2204, Honolulu, HI 96814) for FM at 91.5 UHF LPN 1,211 ft., Total systems 11,660 mhz, ERP 50 kw, ant. 659 on side of Total LPTV 1,772 existing tower atop Wiliwilinui Ridge, 4 km Total subscribers 62,231,730 SE of Waimanalo, Hawaii. Apr. 17 FM translators & boosters 2,453 Homes passed 91,750,000 Pocatello, Idaho (BPCT-960405KN)-Red- VHF translators 2,263 wood Broadcasting Inc. (John C. Power, Cable penetration* 65.3% president/.006% owner, P.O. Box 3463, translators 2,562 UHF Based on TV household universe of 95.9 million Carefree, AZ 85377) for TV on ch. 31. ERP Sources: FCC. Nielsen, Paul Kagan Associates 1,000 kw, ant. 335.3 m., 3.78 km WSW of Total Translators 7,278 GRAPHIC BY BROADCASTING & CABLE Pocatello. Redwood owns KNsN(AM) Chico
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www.americanradiohistory.com and KHSL -FM Paradise and has LMA with Jackson (P.O. Box 566, Butler, AL 36904) visual, ant. 406 m., Pinos Altos Mtn., Gila option to buy KHZL(FM) Shingletown, all Calif., for FM at 105.7 mhz, ERP 50 kw, ant. 150 National forest. Powley owns WNGS -TV and has applied for FM in Payson, Ariz., and m., SE of downtown DeKalb, on Depot Hill Springville, N.Y., 51% of woRG -TV Danville, Ns in Marquette, Mich.; Falls, Great Butte Rd., DeKalb. Jackson owns 49% of Va., is building FM in Centerville, Tex., and and Missoula, Mont. all Apr. 5 WPRN(AM) and woGL(FM) Butler, Ala. Apr. 15 has applied for TVs in Holbrook, Ariz., Des Newton, Iowa (BPCT-960405KJ)-Kaleido- DeKalb, Miss. (BPH- 960415MC) -Bobby Moines, Iowa, and Provo, Utah. Apr. 12 scope Partners (George S. Flinn Jr., presi- Caldwell (P.O. Box 789, Wynne, AR 72396) Newburgh, N.Y. (BPED- 960417MC) -Fami- dent/owner, 1 Shackleford Dr., Ste. 400, Lit- for FM at 105.7 mhz, ERP 50 kw, ant. 149.7 ly Stations Inc. (Harold Camping, president, tle Rock, AR 72211) for TV on ch. m., 1.2 39, ERP km S of DeKalb reference point. 4135 Northgate Blvd., Ste. 1, Sacramento, 550 kw visual, ant. 355 m., 6.8 km S of Bax- Caldwell owns KwvN(AM) -FM Wynne, and CA 95834) for FM at 88.1 mhz, ERP .025 kw, ter, Iowa. Kaleidoscope has KBRI(AM) applied for TVs and KOMC -FM Brinkley, and 50% of ant. 113 m., N side of Mine Hill Rd., 1.16 km in Des Moines, Iowa; KWAK(AM) Arcade, N.Y.; -FM Stuttgart, all Ark., and has SE of intersection of Mine Hill and Angola rds, Spokane, Wash.; Greenville, N.C.; Minden, applied for FMs in Harrisburg and Earle, 5 km SW of center of Cornwall, Orange Co. La., and Provo, Utah. Flinn Ark., owns WHeo(AM) and Tunica, Miss. Apr. 15 Family owns KFTL(TV) Stockton, Calif., FMs in Memphis and WNwz(AM) Germantown, DeKalb, Miss. (BPH- 960415MD) -K &D San Francisco, North Highlands, Le Grand, Tenn.; KFTH(FM) Marion and KDRE(FM) North Spain Partners (Walter D. Spain, 50% Fresno, Chico and Ukiah, all Calif.; Longview, Little Rock, Ark., and wccL(rv) New Orleans, owner, P.O. Box 12, Tupelo, MS 38802) for Wash.; Phoenix; Springfield, Ore.; Beaumont, and has CP for TV in Memphis. Apr. 5 FM at 105.7 mhz, ERP 29.5 kw, ant. 150 m., Tex.; Salt Lake City; Birmingham, Ala.; Erie Newton, Iowa (BPCT- 960405LX) -MTN 1 km WNW of Mt. Nebo, Miss. Apr. 15 and Johnstown, Pa.; Buffalo, Kingston, Web- Broadcasting Inc. (Mark K. Osmundson, ster and Smithtown, N.Y.; Butte, Mont. (BPCT- 960405KW) -Big Sky all Charleston, president/15% owner, P.O. Box 538, S.C.; Newark and Mar- Television Inc. (Constance M. Colla, presi- Camden, N.J., Columbus, shalltown, IA 50158) for TV on ch. 39, ERP Ga.; Milwaukee; Annapolis, Md.; Des Moines, dent /owner, 436 Righters Mill Rd., Glad - 3,100 kw, ant. 186 m., 1.9 km E of intersec- Iowa; St. Petersburg, wyne, PA 19035) for TV on ch. 24, ERP 331 Jacksonville, Okee- tion of SR 330, SR 117 and US Hwy 65, 4.5 chobee and Youngstown, all Fla.; kw, ant. 580 m., on XL height, 5 km E of Joliet, Ill.; km N of Mingo, Iowa. MTN owns KDAO(AM) Toledo Butte, adjacent to KxLF(TV) tower. Big Sky and Youngstown, Ohio, and AMS in Marshalltown. Apr. 5 has applied for TV in Missoula, Mont. Apr. 5 Kirkland, Wash.; Rocklin, El Cajon -San Newton, Iowa (BPCT- Diego and Long Beach, all Calif.; Shenan- 960405KU) -TV -39 Butte, Mont. (BPCT- 960405KR)- Redwood Inc. (Douglas L. Sheldahl, president/50 doah, Iowa; Vernon, Conn., and Cuyahoga % Broadcasting Inc. (John C. Power, presi- owner, P.O. Box 201, Huxley, IA Falls, Ohio. Apr. 17 50124) for dent/.006% owner, P.O. Box 3463, Carefree, TV on ch. 39, ERP 52.1 kw, ant. 78 m., on AZ 85377) for TV on ch. 24, ERP 355 kw visu- Utica, N.Y. (BPET- 960408KE)- Public side of existing nonbroadcast communica- al, ant. 591.5 m., Maxwell Peak communica- Broadcasting Council of Central New York tions tower at 6208 Geneva Ave., near New- tions site, 1.68 km E. of Columbia Gardens. (Richard W. Russell, trustee, 506 Old Liver- ton. Sheldahl has 40% interest in application Redwood owns KNSN(AM) Chico and KHSL -FM pool Rd., Syracuse, NY 13220) for noncom- for FM in Madrid, Iowa. Apr. 5 Paradise and has LMA with option to buy mercial educational TV on ch. 59, ERP 10.2 Salina, Kan. (BPED-960419MA)-Ameri- KHZL(FM) Shingletown, all Calif., and has kw visual, ant. 250.1 m., Smith Hill and can Family Association (Donald E. Wildmon, applied for FM in Payson, Ariz., and Ns in Grace rds., Smith Hill, Utica. The applicant president, P.O. Drawer 2440, Tupelo, MS Great Falls and Missoula, all Mont.; Mar- owns WNvc(Tv) -FM Syracuse, WUNY -FM Utica 38803) for FM at 88.5 mhz, ERP 46 kw, ant. quette, Mich., and Pocatello, Idaho. Apr. 5 and WJNY -FM Watertown, all N.Y. Apr. 8 120 m., Tescott Junction, Kan. Family owns Missoula, Mont. (BPCT-960405KN)-Red- Aurora, N.C. (BPED- 960417MB)- Friends FMs in Tupelo, Cleveland and Forrest, wood Broadcasting Inc. (John C. Power, of Down East Public Radio Inc. (James R. Miss., Wichita and Topeka, Kan., an AM in president/.006% owner, P.O. Box 3463, Dickens, president, P.O. Box 963, Rocky Forrest, Miss., and has applied for FMs in Carefree, AZ 85377) for TV on ch. 17, ERP Mount, NC 27804) for noncommercial edu- Selma, Ala.; Kankakee, Ill.; McComb and 290 kw visual, ant. 620.7 m., TV Mountain cational FM at 91.1 mhz, ERP 8 kw, ant. 95 Natchez, Miss.; Hubbard, Neb.; Ardmore, communications site, 16.7 km N of Missoula. m., 4.3 mi. SW of Aurora, on Hwy 306, .36 Okla.; Huntsville, Tex., and Independence, Redwood owns KNSN(AM) Chico and KHSL -FM mi. S of Whitehill Church Rd. Friends owns Kan. Apr. 19 Paradise and has LMA with option to buy WROM(FM) Rocky Mount. Apr. 17 Minden, La. (BPCT-960405KL)- Kaleido- KHZL(FM) Shingletown, all Calif., and has Greenville, N.C. (BPCT-960405KK)- Kalei- scope Partners (George S. Flinn Jr., presi- applied for FM in Payson, Ariz., and TVs in doscope Partners (George S. Flinn Jr., pres- dent/owner, 1 Shackleford Great Falls and Butte, Mont.; Marquette, Dr., Ste. 400, Lit- idenVowner, 1 Shackleford Dr., Ste. 400, Lit- Mich., Pocatello, tle Rock, AR 72211) for TV on ch. 21, ERP and Idaho. Apr. 5 tle Rock, AR 72211) for TV on ch. 38, ERP 720 kw visual, ant. 84 m., 4.8 km W of Min- Missoula, Mont. (BPCT- 960405KW) -Big 720 kw visual, ant. 104 m., 2.4 ESE of the den. Kaleidoscope has applied for TVs in Sky Television Inc. (Constance M. Colla, intersection of Hwys 102 and 1746, N.C. Des Moines and Newton, Iowa; Arcade, president/owner, 436 Righters Mill Rd, Glad - Kaleidoscope has applied for TVs in Des N.Y.; Greenville, N.C.; Spokane, Wash., and wyne, PA 19035) for TV on ch. 17, ERP 314 Moines and Newton, Iowa; Minden, La.; Provo, Utah. Flinn owns WHeo(AM) Memphis kw visual, ant. 602 m., TV Mtn., 17 km N of Arcade, N.Y.; Spokane, Wash., and Provo, and WNwz(AM) Germantown, Tenn.; KFTH(FM) Missoula. Big Sky has applied for TV in Utah. Flinn owns WHeo(AM) Memphis and Marion and KDRE(FM) North Little Rock, Ark., Butte, Mont. Apr. 5 WNWz(AM) Germantown, Tenn.; KFTH(FM) and wccL(Tv) New Orleans and has CP for Hubbard, Neb. (BPED-960328MJ)-Ameri- Marion and KDRE(FM) North Little Rock, Ark., TV in Memphis. Apr. 5 and wccL(Tv) New can Family Association (Donald E. Wildmon, Orleans, and has CP for TV in Marquette, Mich. (BPCT- 960405KS)- president, P.O. Drawer 2440, Tupelo, MS Memphis. Apr. 5 Redwood Broadcasting Inc. (John C. Power, 38803) for FM at 91.3 mhz, ERP 2.8 kw, ant. Coweta, Okla. (BPED- 960412MB) -Cre- president /.006% owner, P.O. Box 3463, 97 m., 1/3 mi. N of Ireton Ave., Hubbard. ative Educational Media Corp. Inc. (Gerald Carefree, AZ 85377) for TV on ch. 19, ERP Family owns FMs in Tupelo, Cleveland and David Ingles, president/33 1/3% owner, P.O. 1,000 kw visual, ant. 164.1 m., Morgan Forrest, Miss., Wichita and Topeka, Kan., Box 1924, Tulsa, OK 74101) for FM at 88.1 Meadows tower site, 2.7 km E of Eagle Mills. an AM in Forrest, Miss., and has applied for mhz, ERP 1.1 kw, ant. 469.9 m., N side of Redwood owns KNSN(AM) Chico and KHSL -FM FMs in Selma, Ala.; Kankakee, Ill.; McComb Muskogee Tpke., 6 mi. SE of Broken Arrow. Paradise and has LMA with option to buy and Natchez, Miss.; Ardmore, Okla.; Apr. 12 KHZL(FM) Shingletown, all Calif., and has Huntsville, Tex. and Salina and Indepen- Tulsa, Okla. (BPED- 960412MA) -The Uni- applied for FM in Payson, Ariz., and TVs in dence, Kan. Mar. 28 versity of Tulsa (Robert H. Great Falls, Butte, and Missoula, all Mont., Donaldson, presi- Silver City, N.M. (BPCT-960412KE)-Car- dent, 600 S. College, Tulsa, and Pocatello, Idaho. Apr. 5 OK 74104) for aline K. Powley (224 Amberglow PI., Cary, noncommercial educational FM at 88.7 mhz, DeKalb, Miss. (BPH- 960415MB) -K. Darryl NC 27513) for TV on ch. 6, ERP 100 kw ERP 5 kw, ant. 325.2 m., Oneta, Okla. Apr. 12
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www.americanradiohistory.com For the Record Rapid City, S.D. (BPCT- 960405K1) -Max glas and La Grande, Ariz.; Destin, Fla.; Fairgrounds. WinStar has applied for Ns in Media Properties LLC (John A. Trinder, Pocatello and Sun Valley, Idaho; Newton, Douglas and La Grande, Ariz.; Destin, Fla.; president, 900 Laskin Rd., Virginia Beach, Iowa; Minden, La.; Greenville, Mo.; Butte, Pocatello and Sun Valley, Idaho; Newton, VA 23451) for TV on ch. 21, ERP 1,495 kw Holbrook, Missoula and Great Falls, all Iowa; Minden, La.; Greenville, Mo.; Butte, visual, ant. 125 m., Skyline Dr., Rapid City. Mont.; Arcade, N.Y.; Greenville, N.C.; Rapid Holbrook, Missoula and Great Falls, all Apr. 5 City, S.D.; Farwell, Tex.; Provo, Utah; Mont.; Arcade, N.Y.; Greenville, N.C.; Rapid Crandon and Marquette, City, S.D.; Farwell, Tex.; Provo, Utah; Pull- Rapid City, S.D. (BPCT-960405K0)-Har- Spokane, Wash.; Wis., and Sheridan, Wyo. Apr. 4 man and Spokane, Wash.; Marquette, Wis., Ian L. Jacobsen (318 S. Main, Sioux Falls, and Sheridan, Wyo. Apr. 4 SD 57102) for TV on ch. 21, ant. 107 m., 2.4 Spokane, Wash. (BPCT-960405KZ)-Uni- km S of Rapid City. Apr. 5 versal Media of Spokane Inc. (Murray Crandon, Wis. (BPCT- 960404LJ) -KM /24% owner, 120 Communications Inc. (Myoung Hwa Bae, Portland, Tex. (BPED- 60408MD) -World Michaels, president Hurlingham, Columbia, SC 29223) for TV on president /owner, 3654 West Javis Ave. Radio Network Inc. (Abe C. VanDerPuy, 34, ERP 5,000 kw visual, ant. 407 m., Skokie, IL 60076) for TV on ch. 4, ERP 100 president, Box 3333, McAllen, TX 78502) for ch. -TV .61 km N. of KREM -TV tower, kw visual, ant. 294 m., N. side of Glen Rd., 2 noncommercial educational FM at 91.1 mhz, KSKN tower, on Krell Hill, Wash. Michaels has interest in km E. of Crandon. KM has applied for FMs in ERP 3 kw, ant. 91 m., NE of Gregory, 1 km for TVs in Newton, Iowa and St. John's, Ariz.; Pearson, Ga.; Merced, 3284 and 136, on applications N of intersection of SRs Calif.; Parkersburg, Iowa; Neillsville, Wis., Tex. Apr. 8 Minden, La. Apr. 5 136, rural San Patricio Co., and Breese, Ill., and TVs in Holbrook, Spokane, Wash. (BPCT- 960404LG) -KT Snyder, Tex. (BPH- 960409MC)- Delbert Flagstaff and Sierra Vista, all Ariz.; Gosnell, Broadcasting Inc. (John B. Tupper, presi- Foree (4502 Galveston St., Snyder, TX Ark., Boise, Idaho; Ames, Iowa City and dent/owner, 183 Haviland Rd., Ridgefield, 79549) for FM at 97.1 mhz, ERP 5.6 kw, ant. Newton, all Iowa; Hutchinson, Kan.; Albu- CT 06877) for TV on ch. 34, ERP 1,450 kw 104 m., corner of Sandra Dr. and Ave. O, querque, N.M.; Arcade, Batavia and Syra- visual, ant. 575 m. KT has applied to build Snyder. Apr. 9 cuse, all N.Y.; Greenville, N.C.; Muskogee TVs in Gosnell, Ark.; Provo, Utah, and and Shawnee, Okla.; Pendleton, Ore.; Salt Snyder, Tex. (BPH- 960412ME)- Frances Arcade, N.Y. Tupper owns 40% of wxxv -ry Lake City and Provo, Utah; Spokane, Beane (7912 Joliet, Lubbock, TX 79423) for Gulfport, Miss., and has interest in the buy- Wash., and Jackson, Wyo. Apr. 4 FM at 97.1 mhz, ERP 3 kw, ant. 144 m., 6 ing of wvcv -ry Lewisburg, W.Va. Apr. 4 km NNE of Snyder. Apr. 12 Crandon, Wis. (BPCT- 960405K0)- Dennis Spokane, Wash. (BPCT-960405LU)- Value- R. Selenka (4529 Hickory Heights, Snyder, Tex. (BPH- 960411MB)- Highland Vision International Inc. (Nicholas M Jaksich, Oshkosh, WI 54904) for N on ch. 4, ERP Broadcasters (Mark C. Nolte, 50% owner, owner, 6740 Shady Oak Rd., president/3.98% 3,420 kw visual, ant. 199 m. Apr. 5 P.O. Box 628, Lake Havasu City, AZ 86405- Minneapolis, MN 55344) for TV on ch. 34, 0628) for FM at 97.1 mhz, ERP 6 kw, ant. ERP 1,870 kw visual, ant. 351.2 m., on Look- Marquette, Wis. (BPCT-960404KZ)-Win- 100 m., W of Ave. E, .35 mi. N of FM 1673, out Mtn., 3.6 km S of intersection of Wodlard Star Broadcasting Corp. (Stuart B. Rekant, Snyder. Nolte owns KYRK -FM Eunice, N.M., and Spotted Rds., in Deer Park division, president, 1146 19th St. NW, #200, Washing- 50% of KAKR -FM Sterling City, Tex., and has Spokane Co. ValueVision owns Kvvv(rv) Bay- ton, DC 20036) for TV on ch. 19, ERP 5,000 interest in applications for FMs in Pahrump town, Tex.; wvvi(rv) Manassas, Va., and kw visual, ant. 197 m., 3.2 km S of Rte. 28 /US- and Pioche, Nev. Apr. 11 KBCE(TV) Bellevue, Wash., and has applied for 41, and 5.1 km SW of intersection with Wash- for Provo, Utah (BPCT- 960405KM)- Ronald Ns on ch. 3, Douglas, Ariz., ch. 64, Destin, ington St., Marquette. WinStar has applied in Douglas and La Grande, Ariz.; Destin, L. Ulloa (11322 Chalon Rd., Los Angeles, Fla., and ch. 69, Des Moines, Iowa. Apr. 5 Ns Fla.; Pocatello and Sun Valley, Idaho; New- CA 90049) for TV on ch. 32, ERP 1,480 kw (BPCT -9604051 K) Spokane, Wash. -Ven- ton, Iowa; Minden, La.; Greenville, Mo.; Butte, visual, ant. 694 m., on West Mtn., 2.9 km W LLC (Lawrence ture Technologies Group Holbrook, Missoula and Great Falls, all Mont.; of SR 147. Apr. 5 Rogow, president/50 % owner, 6611 Santa Arcade, N.Y.; Greenville, N.C.; Rapid City, Angeles, CA 90038 -1311) Provo, Utah (BPCT- 960405KV) -Gary M. Monica Blvd., Los S.D.; Farwell, Tex.; Provo, Utah; Pullman and TV ERP 64.6 kw, ant. 410 m., Cocola (706 W. Herndon Ave., Fresno, CA for on ch. 34, Spokane, Wash.; Crandon, Wis., and Sheri- N KREM -TV at Krell Hill, 93650) for TV on ch. 32, ERP 1,207.8 kw .61 km of ant., dan, Wyo. Apr. 4 visual, ant. 841 m., Lake Mtn., 20 km W of Spokane Co. Venture has applied for Ns in (BPCT-960404LD)-Win- Provo. Cocola owns KGMC(TV) Clovis, Calif., Arcade, N.Y.; Douglas and Holbrook, Ariz., Sheridan, Wyo. Broadcasting Corp. (Stuart B. Rekant, and Kxvo(rv) Omaha. Apr. 5 and Minden, La. Apr. 5 Star president, 1146 19th St. NW, #200, Wash- Provo, Utah (BPCT- 9604057L)- Kimberley Spokane, Wash. (BPCT- 9604055K)- ington, DC 20036) for TV on ch. 7, ERP 316 C West Roby, Porlerville, Kaleidoscope Partners (George S. Flinn Jr., A. Kralowec (1938 kw visual, ant. 237 m., 1 km NE of Red 1 Dr., Ste. CA 93257) for TV on ch. 32, ERP 750 kw president /owner, Shackleford Grade Rd., near Bosin Rock, 13 km S of visual, ant. 876 m., Lake Mtn., 23 km W of 400, Little Rock, AR 72211) for TV on ch. Beckton, Wyo. WinStar has applied for Ns m., Lookout Provo. Kralowec is a beneficiary of The Kra - 34, ERP 200 kw visual, ant. 355 in Douglas and La Grande, Ariz.; Destin, wolec Children's Family Trust, which owns Mtn., 8 mi. NNW of Spokane. Kaleidoscope Fla.; Pocatello and Sun Valley, Idaho; New- KKAG(TV) Porterville, Calif., and has applied has applied for TVs in Greenville, N.C., ton, Iowa; Minden, La.; Greenville, Mo.; for TVs in Spokane, Wash., Gosnell, Ark., Provo, Utah; Arcade, N.Y.; Newton and Des Butte, Holbrook, Missoula and Great Falls, and Newton, Iowa. Apr. 5 Moines, Iowa, and Minden, La. Flinn owns all Mont.; Arcade, N.Y.; Greenville, N.C.; wNwz(AM) German- Christiansted, St. Croix, Virgin Islands wHBo(AM) Memphis and Rapid City, S.D.; Farwell, Tex.; Provo, Utah; Tenn.; KFTH(FM) Marion and KDRE(FM) (BPH- 960405MH) -Clara Communications town, Pullman and Spokane, Wash.; Crandon and North Little Rock, Ark., and wccL(rv) New Corp. (Jonathan K. Cohen, president/owner, Marquette, Wis. Apr. 4 Orleans and has CP for TV in Memphis. P.O. Box 4084, Christiansted, St. Croix, US -960321 KF) Apr. 5 Sheridan, Wyo. (BPCT -Sun- VI 00822) for FM at 104.9 mhz, ERP 6 kw, belt Broadcasting Co. (James E. Rogers, ant. 213 m., atop Lowery Hill, 3 km SE of Spokane, Wash. (BPCT- 960405L0) -John president/48.9% owner, 1500 Foremaster Christiansted. Cohen has 25% interest in B. Toms (815 S. Montavilla Dr., Spokane, Ln., Las Vegas, NV 89101) for TV on ch. 7, buying wrvc(FM) Charlotte Amalie, Virgin WA 99204) for TV on ch. 34, ERP 16.54 kw ERP 5 kw visual, ant. 129 m., 5 km from Islands. Apr. 5 visual, ant. 178 m., 4.3 km NE of Spokane Story, Wyo. Sunbelt owns KPvi(rv) Pocatello Fancher Pullman, Wash. (BPCT-960404KY)-Win- city center, on Beacon Hill next to and KKvI(rv) Twin Falls, Idaho; K.ivi(rv) Jack- Apr. 5 Star Broadcasting Corp. (Stuart B. Rekant, Beacon. son, Wyo.; KRNV -TV -FM Reno and Kvec(rv) president, 1146 19th St. NW, #200, Wash- Crandon, Wis. (BPCT-960404LC)-Win- Las Vegas; KYMA -rv, Yuma, Ariz. /El Centro ington, DC 20036) for TV on ch. 24, ERP Star Broadcasting Corp. (Stuart B. Rekant, Calif.; has CPs for TVs on ch. 10, Elko and 5,000 kw visual, ant. 290 m., on Paradise president, 1146 19th St. NW, #200, Wash- ch. 7, Winnemuca, Nev., and has applied to Ridge, 4.4 km S. of Rte. 8, near Moscow. ington, DC 20036) for TV on ch. 4, ERP 100 build TVs in Sun Valley, Idaho, and Rapid Idaho. WinStar has applied for TVs in Dou- kw visual, ant. 159 m., 1/2 mi. E of County City, S.D. Mar. 21
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an aspiring disk jockey working in ed his expertise to such events as Live Aid, college radio, Jeffrey Pollack day- where he helped produce the concert's Asdreamed about turning on friends to radio broadcast, and Pavarotti's benefit new bands and playing unusual segues. concert in Sarajevo last year, where he But he likely never envisioned turning on served as executive music consultant. listeners worldwide. In addition, Pollack has helped to raise Six years after leaving the University of money -with musician Paul Simon -to Denver, Pollack set out to establish a music provide medical treatment for homeless consulting company from his family's Los children, created a Boston -area radio sta- Angeles home. Beginning with a small tion campaign to coincide with Don Hen- client list, his reputation for recognizing hit ley's tour in support of saving Walden songs by instinct and crafting successful Woods, and coordinated a "Friends of the radio formats spread quickly. Earth" campaign in conjunction with Paul During the past 16 years, his business McCartney's 1990 tour to ban ozone - has expanded from a one -man shop to a depleting chemicals. worldwide multimedia consulting firm. He Pollack says his "strong social con- credits his success largely to his ability to science" has guided much of his involve- target mass -appeal music. ment in benefit efforts, and he advises "I've always been able to listen to the radio stations to support various social radio or watch television as an average lis- "Your biggest causes to "help develop character." tener or viewer would and understand why challenge, whether "I think that anybody who cares about people are responding to it," Pollack says. being in contemporary music or in the "I think it's the discipline of being able to you are a radio entertainment business has to remain open - remove my personal tastes that has been minded and fresh and care about things important." station or a music that are happening," Pollack says. Pollack sprang from a typical back- About the time Pollack launched his firm, ground as a disk jockey and music director channel, is to MTV was created. Like his radio and music at FM stations from Albuquerque, N.M., to continue to surprise industry peers, he thought that the concept of Fresno, Calif., before landing a consulting airing music videos was "amazing," but did position working on pop formats with your audience." not know "it would transform the business as Drake -Chenault, the former syndication much as it has." Several years after MTV and music consulting firm. From Drake, had earned an established audience, Pollack Pollack was recruited in 1978 to program Jeffrey Miles was hired as a consultant and "idea person" wMMR(FM) Philadelphia, which ranked at for MTV U.S.A. and MTV Europe. the bottom of its market with a progressive Pollack The "creative restlessness" among rock format. staffers at MTV has kept the music channel In less than two years, Pollack grew Thairman, Pollack Media top of its game. "Your biggest challenge, WMMR's audience share from a 1.0 to a 7.0 Sroup Inc., Los Angeles; b. whether you are a radio station or a music with an album -oriented rock format that \larch 6, 1954, Hollywood; channel, is to continue to surprise your has become its staple. Soon after, fellow attended University of Denver, audience," Pollack says. "You've got to radio broadcasters started calling for his 1974; disk jockey, KFML(FM) remain interesting." help in refashioning their sound. "It sound- Denver, 1974; music director, To keep his personal interest in music ed like it could be a job," Pollack says of KMrR(FM) Albuquerque, N.M., consulting fresh, Pollack signed to consult their offers. 1974 -75; music director, on music scores for films released by Riding his success at WMMR, Pollack in RRPI(FM) Denver, 1976; Columbia Tri Star and Paramount Pictures. January 1980 launched the Pollack Media program director, KYNO(FM) He claims credit for working on such films Group. His interests quickly turned to foreign Fresno, Calif., 1977; as "Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves," consultant, Drake markets, and in 1982 he began serving as a -Chenault, which earned an Oscar nomination for the 1977 -78; program director, consultant to pop stations in Australia. With hit "Everything I Do, I Do It for You," by wMMR(FM) Philadelphia, 1978- the fall of communism in Eastern Europe in Michael Kamen and Bryan 80; founder /chairman, Pollack Adams. 1989, Pollack began forging rock formats for Despite a diverse schedule, Pollack and Media Group Inc., 1980 - emerging commercial FM stations in Prague, present. his 10- person staff devote a great deal of Moscow and, later, Istanbul. Meanwhile, his time to consulting at radio stations. With domestic client list expanded. relaxed station -ownership limits, Pollack With a growing reputation in the radio says, "the best news" for radio listeners is and music industries, Pollack was tapped that broadcasters with multiple stations to assist various charity fundraisers. The will have outlets for experimental and self-described "Mister Benefit" has donat- mainstream formats. -DP
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Aspen Systems Inc., Rockville, Md., er, program development. BROADCAST N joins wMAR -TV Baltimore as director, ABC Television Net- human resources. Appointments at Rick Henry, assistant sports director, work, New York: Alex Wallau, VP, oper- wts(Tv) Columbia, S.C., named sports Al Blinks, news director, wpxt(Tv) Pitts- ations, named executive VP; John anchor. burgh, joins wsB -TV Atlanta in same Wolters, senior VP, finance, and con- capacity. Christine Ortiz, assignment editor, wPVt- troller, named executive VP; Barry Tv Philadelphia, joins WCBS -TV New Appointments at Benedek Broadcast- Goodman, VP, network marketing, York in same capacity. ing, Rockford, Ill.: Douglas Geary, presi- NBC, New York, joins as VP/executive dent/GM, wcMH(Tv) Columbus, Ohio, producer, marketing. BM Butte, assistant news director, joins as executive VP; Terry Hurley, wis(Tv) Columbia, S.C., joins WPBF(TV) B ernadette VP /GM, KDLH(TV) Duluth, Minn., West Palm Beach, Ha., as news direc- B eekman, attor- named senior VP, Benedek Broadcast- tor. ney, legal and ing; Keith Bland, VP /GM, WTAP -TV business affairs, Sutyrn Waldman, sports announcer, joins Parkersburg, W.Va., named senior VP, Warner Bros. wptx(Tv) New York as a commentator planning and technology; Clyde Payne, International for 13 road games of New York Yan- division VP/GM, WBKO(TV) Bowling Television Distri- kees baseball. Green, Ky., accepts expanded responsi- bution, Burbank, Dennis Sublett, director /editor, WSET-TV bilities for various corporate projects. Calif., joins Lynchburg, Va., named manager, cre- Saban Interna- PROGRAMING ative services. tional, Los Ange- Beekman Appointments at Advantage Television Jon Hookstralten, as VP, inter- Software, Chicago Matthew Kreiner, partner, Hook - national administration. president/GM, WLLK -ry Green Bay, stratten & Hook - Appointments at Matinee Entertain- Wis., joins as president/CEO; Andrew stratten law firm, ment, Los Angeles: Jennifer Levine, inde- Welch, president AWA -TV, Los Ange- Los Angeles, pendent producer /publishing consul- les, joins as executive VP/COO; David joins CBS/ tant, joins as director, creative affairs; Janney named VP/director, operations. GroupW/Maxam Cela Bonaduce, animation coordinator, there as senior Nickelodeon, joins as manager, devel- Gretchen Carlson, reporter /weekend VP, business opment. anchor, woto(Tv) Shaker Heights and affairs. wuAB(TV) Lorain, Ohio, named week- Nancy Widmann, day co- anchor, 19 News CBS, woto. Hookstratten Appointments at president, CBS Group, New Radio Division, Appointments at Extra. Burbank, Semaphore Entertainment York: David Isaacs, VP, named COO; joins CBS /Group Calif.: Gloria McDonough -Taub, supervis- McLaren, programing, W/Maxam, New ing producer, special projects, and Campbell GM/VP, named president, SEG Productions; York, as senior Eugene Young, supervising producer, Michael Abramson, executive VP, mar- VP, market devel- shows, named senior supervising pro- keting and distribution, named presi- opment. ducer, news and features, and senior dent, SEG Pay- Per -View. Kent, presi- supervising producer, broadcasts, Philip dent, Turner respectively; Jerry Schmetterer, deputy Karen Stein, senior supervising produc- Home Entertain- metropolitan editor, New York Daily Widmann er, Our Home, Lifetime Television, ment, New York, News, joins as New York bureau chief. Hearst Broadcasting Productions, joins named managing director, Turner Mass., as executive produc- Dayna Crisco, human resources manager, Needham, Broadcasting System Ltd., London.
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Randy Meyer, operations manager, West- wood One Radio Networks, Arlington, Va., joins wHP(AM) Harrisburg, Pa., as operations manager. Sam Milkman, assistant program direc- Mitrovich McMackin Givens Weigand Bickel tor, WHTZ(FM) Newark, N.J., joins Appointments at KTTV(Tv) San Diego, Calif.: Dan Mitrovich, publisher, Californ- wxRK(FM) New York as operations ian, Riverside, Calif., joins as controller; Kelly McMackin, NSM, KGTv(rv) San director. Tribune Creative Diego, named GSM; WIN Givens, manager, special projects, Ron Williams, on -air host, Club FLY and -TV Services, named director; John Weigand, director, engineering, KFMB-AM -FM The Vibe, wFLV(FM) Troy, N.Y., named San Diego, joins in same capacity; Sam Bickel, director, programing, public music director. affairs, KABB(rv) San Antonio and KRRT(Tv) Kerrville, both Texas, joins as at KAJA(FM) San Anto- director, programing. Appointments nio, Tex.: Randy Carroll, program direc-
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www.americanradiohistory.com for/morning show host, named creative manager; Keith Montgomery, music director/afternoon air personality, BMI hosts 48th annual NAB dinner named operations manager. Joining BMI President CEO Frances W. Preston (center) Kathleen Jackson, manager, human at the 48th annual dinner in resources, Atlantic Electric Co., Pleas- honor of present and former antville, N.J., joins National Public commissioners of the FCC and officers and directors of the Radio, Washington, as VP, human NAB are, from left: New City resources. Communications President Appointments at WQsR(FM) Catonsville, Richard A. Ferguson: FCC Commissioner Susan Ness: Md.: Buz Hiken, GSM, named director. NAB President Edward Fritts: sales and special projects; Robert Philips, Preston: Tribune Broadcasting. NSM, named GSM; Jon Mum, local Co. Radio Group Vice President account executive, named NSM; Tracy Wayne Vriesman; FCC commissioners James Quello and Rachelle Chong, and BM! Chairman of the Board'Berkshire Broadcasting President Donald Thurston. Brandys, retail marketing manager, wxyv(FM) Baltimore, joins as director, new business development. management of NewSport. Computer Operations, Hewlett- Packard Mark Bradford, European account man- Co., joins as VP /GM, high -speed data John Casey, VP/GM, wsOW(AM) and systems including cable modems. wioG(FM) Saginaw, Mich., becomes ager, Turner International Sales, Atlanta, president, Casey Communications, and joins Sci -Fi Channel Europe as advertising sales owner /manager, wwor(FM) and controller. DEATHS Fulmino, wwTK(AM) Sebring, Fla., the new com- Joseph VP, financial operations Duane Kell, 49, VP /GM, wKao(TV) first and affiliate auditing, Showtime Net- pany's broadcast properties. Detroit, died of cancer May 1 at his works Inc., New York, named VP /con- home in Rochester Hills, Mich. A CABLE troller. native of Detroit, Kell previously worked for WDIV(TV) and Campbell Tom Harbeck, MULTIMEDIA senior VP, mar- Ewald Advertising there, and WIRT -TV keting and asso- William Dorn Jr., senior VP, global Flint, Mich. He had been at WKBD since ciate worldwide finance, communications, Nations - 1985, first as director, sales and opera- creative director, Bank, Atlanta, joins Cox Enterprises tions. Kell is survived by his wife, Nickelodeon/ there as director, business develop- Susan, and two children. Nick at Nite, ment. Shertee Barish, 69, died April 28 of com- named senior VP, Rodney Brady, president/CEO, Bon- plications following surgery at Sarasota Nickelodeon neville International Corp., Salt Lake Memorial Hospital in Florida. A well - marketing and City, named president/CEO, Deseret known leader in executive placement on -air and news Harbeck promotion, Management Corp. (holding company). talent management, Barish and ran Sherlee Barish & Associates, a per- creative Michelle Kearney, VP, Latin American director, U.S. Television. sonal management and Asian television sales, Alliance firm specializing in Sarah Lesch, director, public relations, Entertainment, Los Angeles, joins representing television news anchors, E! Entertainment Television, Los Solomon International Enterprises, reporters and news management. In 1961 she formed Broadcast Angeles, named VP. Beverly Hills, Calif., as VP, interna- Personnel Agency in New York. Before that, Bar- Appointments at ESPN, Bristol, tional sales. Conn.: ish was a sales executive at Official Evan VP, Sternschein, advertising sales, Films, New York, and program direc- adds OCC Sports and ESPNET Sports - SATELLITE/WIRELESS tor, WIRK -TV West Palm Beach, Fla. Zone to his responsibilities; Brian Carr, Appointments at PanAmSat Corp., account executive, named VP, sales Lester Sumrall, 83, evangelistic broad- Greenwich, Conn.: Robert Bednarek, VP. planning and administration. engineering and operations, named caster, died April 28 at St. Joseph Med- ical Center, South Bend, Ind. Sumrall Appointments at Cartoon Network, senior VP; James Cuminale, general Atlanta: Michael Ouweleen, copywriter, counsel, named senior VP/general founded LeSEA Broadcasting Inc., owner and operator of television and Korey, Kay & Partners, New York, counsel; Alvaro Gazzolo, GM, Latin radio stations including WHMB -TV joins as associate creative director; America, named VP, Coral Gables, Indi- anapolis; KWHB(TV) Craig Steven McAnsh, VP, marketing, Fla., office. Tulsa, Okla.; named senior VP. KWHE(TV) Honolulu; WHME(FM) South Ken Genies, VP /GM, woxA(Tv) Macon, Bend, and World Harvest Radio Inter- James Hall, project manager, TCI of Ga., joins Wireless One Inc. there as national, which beams shortwave pro- Washington, Seattle, joins Summit GM. graming worldwide 24 hours a day. Communications Inc., Bellevue, Wash., Appointments at Scientific -Atlanta, Sumrall is survived by three sons: as director, Seattle cable operations. Atlanta: Patrick Tylka, president, North Frank, Stephen and Peter. Cynthia Bremen, senior VP, affiliate rela- American sales division, named presi- tions and marketing, SportsChannel dent, North American and Latin Ameri- Regional Network, Woodbury, N.Y., can sales, Broadband Communications -Compiled by Denise Smith expands her responsibilities to include Group; Thomas Steipp, GM, Federal e -mail: d.smith @b&c.cahners.com
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www.americanradiohistory.com aiJ The FBI advised the NAB cast group's moniker and tion, will leave the network munications. The service last Friday (May 3) that emphasize the brand name later this month to join Barry will be offered under the it had received a letter best known to consumers. Diller's Silver King Commu- Americast programing threatening to bomb Members of Washing- nications as executive VP, brand name. "any radio or TV station ton's V-chip implemen- broadcasting. Ware will Viacom reported a 61% broadcasting commer- tation committee were oversee Silver King's plans drop in net earnings for cials [for] alcoholic bev- set to meet with Holly- to gradually replace the the first quarter, to erages." The NAB sent out wood leaders in Beverly Home Shopping Network $27.8 million, on a 3% a station advisory that, al- Hills today (May 6) to on its 12 UHF stations with revenue gain, to $2.8 bil- though the FBI has no way update TV's creative com- original and syndicated pro- lion. The company's cable of verifying the seriousness munity on plans for a TV graming. He also will man- networks and broadcasting of the threat, "NAB wants content ratings system to age Silver King's acquisition segment posted a 19% rev- you to know so you can work in conjunction with the strategy. Another longtime enue gain, to $542 million, make your own determina- federally mandated pro- Fox executive, Doug Bin - and an 18% gain in operat- tion of what, if any, special gram- blocking device. zak, senior VP, scheduling ing income before deprecia- measures you may wish to Expected to attend the ses- and marketing strategy, is tion and amortization, to make at your station." The sion with MPAA President set to join Silver King this $126 million. Revenue at threat directed at "commer- Jack Valenti, NCTA Presi- month as executive VP, the MTV Networks rose cials only," and specified dent Decker Anstrom, NAB focusing on programing and 28 %, to $264 million, while that transmission equip- President Eddie Fritts and production. operating income there ment, towers and network others are Leslie Moonves, Ameritech New Media rose 20 %, to $93 million. microwave relays would be Entertain- president of CBS won its largest cable TV Burbank. Calif. -based SI targeted, as well as brew- ment; producer Steven franchise last week Communications has eries that advertise on TV or Bochco; NATPE President when it was granted filed a $10 million law- radio. Bruce Johansen, and Walt approval by the city council suit against Nielsen More post- merger Disney President Dean of Columbus, Ohio, to Media Research that Valentine. ABC, NBC, Fox changes at Capital offer competitive cable ser- claims the ratings service and UPN also planned to Cities /ABC: The Walt Dis- vice. Ameritech plans to does not have enough send representatives, as ney Co.'s new subsidiary offer alternative cable ser- black households in its did the major studios and will shorten its name to ABC vice to the 280,000 house- audience sample to gener- talent guilds. by early next year. Sources holds in Columbus now ate reliable ratings for pro- say president Bob Iger Fox veteran Adam Ware, served by Time Warner grams targeted to black wants to simplify the broad- senior VP, network distribu- Cable and Coaxial Com- viewers. SI, producer of quarterly magazine 24/7 and other syndicated Redstone standing firm on Spelling price shows, claims that the mar- Viacom is in no hurry to sell its 77% gin of error in Nielsen's sur- stake in Spelling Entertainment vey of black households Group, Viacom Chairman Sumner typically exceeds 25 %. A Redstone said last week. Redstone's Nielsen spokesperson said reported $1.5 billion asking price for that the suit, transferred the production /distribution company is last month from state to said to have kept potential buyers at federal court in New York, bay ever since Viacom put its majority is without merit. Nielsen interest on the block last August. has filed a $50,000 coun- Speculation has mounted in recent terclaim against SI for non- weeks that Viacom would reverse its payment of fees. course and buy the remaining 23% of publicly held Spelling, which Viacom Westinghouse reported 8% acquired in its 1994 merger with Blockbuster Entertainment. an gain in operating million "Our agenda with Spelling has not changed," Redstone said following his speech income, to $110 (on pro forma basis), for its last Thursday to the Hollywood Radio & Television Society on the globalization of the (West- television industry. "If we get what we're looking for, we'll sell it," Redstone said. "If broadcast segment /CBS Broadcast- not, we'll keep it. It's a great asset." inghouse a 7% rev- And Spelling Entertainment is no longer in danger of losing one of its key assets, ing Group) on producer Aaron Spelling, whose contract expired last month. Spelling confirmed last enue boost, to $1.1 billion, 1996. Oper- week that he is negotiating a new contract with Redstone. in first quarter income for the radio On hand for Redstone's remarks to HRTS were (I -r) Jonathan Dolgen, Viacom; ating Kay Koplovitz, USA Networks; Redstone, and Rod Perth, USA Networks and group rose 36 %, the com- HRTS president. -CL pany said, while TV station income was roughly flat.
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www.americanradiohistory.com says he's just waiting to VCR, leting FSN sub- Toast of TV hear from King World if the scribers Fast -forward, show is a firm "go" for fall. rewind or pause the pro- Actress Katie Wagner, graming. NBA is SITV's daughter of Robert Wagner second professional on- and the late Natalie Wood, demand sports package; also appears as a co -host last fall FSN introduced in the pilot for the music -on- NFL on Jemand, compris- ented magazine. ing NFL Double Header, Highlights on Demand and Combined local and NFL Films Theater. national radio ad rev- enue climbed an aver- TCI and Microsoft have age 4% in March 1996 partnered with Brooklyn compared with March Union Gas Co. and Pacif- 1995, according to the ic Gas & Electric Co. in an energy information Phil Donahue's staff doused him with champagne after he Radio Advertising Bureau. finished taping his final broadcast last Thursday (May 2) in For the first three months services trial in Walnut New York. At a press conference after the show. Donahue of 1996, the RAB reported Creek, Calif. The test will described his 29 -year talk show career as "an adventure allow consumers to monitor that ought to happen to everybody." combined revenue pacing an average 6% during the and manage household same period last year. energy consumption by per- Network earnings were Pressler (R S r) has sonal computer. Pacific down. due to lower ratings. scheduled a hearing on Sports Illustrated Tele- Gas sof ware is connected Bonneville International spectrum policy for vision (SITU) and the to a wireless remote and a Corp. is entering the May 23. Broadcasters are National Basketball TCI set -top box. A Microsoft nation's capital, buying expected to testify at what Association will offer multimedia operating sys- may be first hearing on for oldies- formatted wxTR -FM in the NBA on Demand Time tem connects the interactive suburban Waldorf, Md., Pressler's self- described Warner's Full Service Net- services to a television from Robert F.X. Siller- "grand spectrum bill." work interactive test trial in interface. The trial eventual- man's SFX Broadcasting Pressler, who is up for re- Orlando, Fla. The on- ly will reach 1,000 homes in election, has it is Inc. It also bought wosi(AM) said demand program package, the San Francisco Bay Frederick- wxvR(FM) Brad- unlikely that there is comprising a collection of area. Brooklyn Union will dock Heights, Md. All three enough time in the current vintage NBA videos called run the same test in approx- sold for $25 million, broker legislative term to pass a NBA Entertainment The- imately 100 New York -mar- Paul T. Leonard of Star spectrum bill. ater, will function like a ket hones later this year. Media Group said last Fri- NAB warned its members day. SFX has not yet last week that Representa- closed on its purchase of tive Joseph Kennedy (D- the stations from Liberty Mass.) is working on a pro- Broadcasting Inc. When it posal to require warnings does, it will simultaneously on all beer and wine turn over the three stations advertisements. to Bonneville, which Former MTV personality declined comment on pos- Karen Duffy has been sible format changes. SFX, tapped as one of several however, apparently is not co -hosts for King World completely bowing out of Productions' upcoming first- D.C. market; it's the holding run strip Off the Hook, on to Liberty's wHFs(FM) which has been revamped Annapolis, Md. The alterna- with a new team of hosts tive rocker is said to turn a since the project was healthy profit. unveiled late last year. King Drawn for Banat aamnu & Ciel t'. by Jack Schmidt Senate Commerce Com- World officials declined "I thought 1 might he helpful during the sweeps...! impersonate mittee Chairman Larry comment, but Duffy's agent members of the clergy."
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Senators John McCain (R -Ariz.) and Phil Gramm (R- Odious comparisons Tex.) would give broadcasters 10 years to return the analog spectrum without penalty, with an escalating scale of pay- At last week's NCTA convention, two of the industry's ments up to a certain return at year 15. erstwhile adversaries, Vice President Gore and FCC Chair- Senator Dan Coats (R -Ind.) would allow broadcasters to man Hundt, had nothing but nice things to say. "You are keep the analog spectrum until digital penetration hit 80%. helping the country meet the goal of delivering the benefits If ever carts were ahead of the horse, these are. There's of the communications revolution to all our children," said no analyst in America who can project with certainty the Hundt. Gore praised the industry for its "good corporate growth of digital. And the notion of penalizing broadcasters citizenship," and both cited cable for its children's pro- because the transition goes more slowly than Washington graming, free airtime to candidates, information campaigns would like, or because someone else puts a lower value on about TV violence, and embracing the V -chip. the spectrum than the current guess, is pure looking glass. For an industry that has been cast as the villain in Wash - . What Washington can do, if it will, is accelerate the ington-as much for its runaway success as for any trans - process of converting to digital. The FCC has been sitting gression-it was a welcome respite. And an earned one. on the standard- setting process since November. Senators The Vice President and Mr. Hundt were off course, of Dole and Pressler both have a hold on the FCC's spectrum course, when they sought to use cable's public service to allocations; there would be more than symbolic value in diminish broadcasting's. You cannot compare a medium their releasing the commission from a promise to go slow. using hundreds of channels to a medium confined to one. The faster the first adapters get on the air with digital, and You cannot contrast what happens in a niche to what hap- the showrooms fill with sets, the sooner analog can be con- pens in the mainstream. You cannot put side by side a sys- signed to memory and the spectrum turned to cash. tem for which all in the audience pay something and one for which the audience pays nothing at all. We're all for broadcasting and cable duking it out in the A tale of two quotations marketplace and in the court of public opinion. They shouldn't be set against each other by the U.S. government. "Freedom of the press is guaranteed only to those who own one." A.J. Liebling said that, and he was dead right. Disney owns First things first the press (in this case WABCIAMI New York) and was com- pletely within its rights as well as its responsibilities -in Now that the digital spectrum is secured, broadcasters and firing Bob Grant for airing opinions offensive to anyone you policymakers are worrying about the return spectrum -the would want to know. Those who find Grant's First Amend- analog spectrum that is to be returned for auction once the ment rights violated don't know the Constitution. digital beachhead is established. WOR(AM) New York is now completely within its First The administration's plan calls for a 2005 return, with the Amendment orbit in offering houseroom to the Grant dia- auction three years previous (and anticipated to produce $17 tribes. It was of that station's actions that Voltaire said: "I billion). The catch -22: If the auction failed to produce that disagree with what you say, but I will defend to the death sum, broadcasters would have to make up the difference. your right to say it."
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