The Business of Television : NBC Local Media

NBC Local Media Ups Silvestri

News — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 20:13:32 GMT

NBC Local Media has promoted Tina Silvestri to senior vice president of media operations. She will oversee the division’s technology group and operational processes, focusing on local sales and news operations. Ms. Silvestri previously was senior VP of...(read more)

Washington Post Co., NBC Local Media Cancel WTVJ Sale

News — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 00:28:00 GMT

The Washington Post Co. has canceled its planned purchase of NBC Local Media’s WTVJ, the two companies announced today. The intended sale was canceled due to the current economic environment and the delay in getting the necessary regulatory approval....(read more)

Fox, NBC Stations Seek Pool Partners

News — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 04:36:30 GMT

Fox Television Stations and NBC Local Media are confident they’re building the local TV news equivalent of a better mousetrap—and they’re inviting any and all other local media outlets to reap the benefits. In markets where both own TV stations, starting...(read more)

Fox, NBC Stations Form Local News Service

News — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 17:13:15 GMT

Fox Television Stations and NBC Local Media are setting up a local news service to generate general video news coverage and thus reduce costs. The service will start in January 2009 in Philadelphia, where Fox owns WTXF-TV and NBC owns WCAU-TV, stations...(read more)

NBC Stations Launch 'Locals Only' Web Sites

News — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 00:31:06 GMT

NBC Local Media will launch city-specific Web sites for some of its major markets, beginning today with a new “Locals Only” online destination for Chicago residents. The new sites will provide visitors with news, photos, videos and blogs from NBC local...(read more)

TV Stations Weigh Risk to Economy

News — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 04:42:30 GMT

While the federal government on Friday passed a financial rescue package, the television station business is warily watching the economic storm clouds. TelevisionWeek National Editor Michele Greppi talked to leaders in local TV to gauge their mood and...(read more)