The Business of Television : NBC Universal

Marketing Syndie’s ‘Office’

News — Sat, 30 May 2009 23:44:00 GMT

Affiliates airing NBC Universal’s “The Office” are rolling out the show’s syndication advertising campaign, ahead of the customary July pushes. NBC, without a new first-run program to advertise this year, is focusing its promotional energy on “The Office...(read more)

Telemundo, Mun2 Unveil New Prime-Time Slates

News — Mon, 18 May 2009 15:31:19 GMT

NBC Universal’s Spanish language broadcast network, Telemundo, and cable channel Mun2 unveiled their new 2009-2010 programming slates. A copy of the networks’ press release, put out Monday, the first day of the upfront advertising market in New York this...(read more)

NBCU 1st-Quarter Earnings Down 45%

News — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 15:30:33 GMT

First-quarter earnings fell 45% at NBC Universal, parent company General Electric announced Friday morning. While its cable networks continued to deliver double-digit growth, GE CEO Jeff Immelt said in a statement, “NBC Universal has a tougher performance...(read more)

Bravo Goes Scripted: 'Blueprint,' '30 Under 30'

News — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 15:53:52 GMT

Bravo is getting into the scripted drama business with two new projects: 'Blueprint' and '30 Under 30.' At Bravo's upfront presentation in New York Tuesday monring network general manager Frances Berwick said "Blueprint"...(read more)

At NBCU, Green Means Green

News — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 04:16:00 GMT

Miss USA is going green to kick off NBC Universal’s Earth Week. NBC Universal has been able to generate tens of millions of dollars worth of sponsorship revenue during its Green Is Universal Earth Week in the spring and Green Week programming stunts in...(read more)

ESPN Takes the Lead With 42 Sports Emmy Nominations

News — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 20:58:54 GMT

ESPN led the nominees for the 30th annual Sports Emmy Awards with 42 nominations, followed by NBC with 28. Fox and HBO were tied for third with 18. The National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences will announce the winners of the Sports Emmys at a...(read more)

'Runway' Suit's Sudden Ending Clears Way for Summer Lifetime Run

News — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 02:22:46 GMT

The long legal battle over “Project Runway” came to a surprising end as producer Harvey Weinstein agreed to pay NBC Universal to move the award-winning show to Lifetime. The agreement clears the way for the sixth season of the show, which was shot during...(read more)

‘Project Runway’ Lawsuit Settled: Weinsteins Will Pay to Move Show to Lifetime

News — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 21:29:01 GMT

NBC Universal, the Weinstein Co. and Lifetime have settled their dispute over “Project Runway,” the companies announced today. According to a statement released today, the Weinstein Co. will pay NBC Universal to move “Runway” from Bravo to Lifetime. ...(read more)

NBCU’s TV Profit Driver

News — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 04:33:00 GMT

NBC Universal’s Jeff Gaspin, who in a former life created VH1’s landmark “Behind the Music” series, spends much of his time these days working behind the scenes. As president and chief operating officer of the Universal Television Group, Mr. Gaspin has...(read more)

ABC in Talks to Put Programming on Hulu, Take Equity Stake

News — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 18:54:06 GMT

ABC is getting serious about offering its television programming on Hulu in exchange for an equity stake, reports PaidContent.org. The online news outlet said talks between Disney, which owns ABC, and Hulu, an NBC Universal-News Corp. joint venture, have...(read more)

NBCU, Ars Nova Sign First-Look Deal for Talent

News — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 22:26:24 GMT

NBC Universal has made a first-look deal with New York’s Ars Nova as part of its Talent Diversity Initiative. Ars Nova, which fosters writing and performing talent for theater, alternative comedy, writing and music, will help NBCU find diverse talent...(read more)

NBCU Reteams With MSN, Microsoft for 2010 Olympics

News — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 22:46:46 GMT

NBC Universal is reteaming with Microsoft and MSN to re-create “NBCOlympics.com on MSN” for the 2010 Olympic Winter Games in Vancouver, British Columbia. The online destination will complement NBC’s broadcast coverage with live and on-demand video, analysis...(read more)

TVB President Rohrs to Step Down

News — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 16:24:10 GMT

Chris Rohrs is stepping down as president of the Television Bureau of Advertising at the end of the year, the organization said Wednesday. Mr. Rohrs has held the post since 2000. Frank Comerford of NBC Universal, who serves as president of the TVB board...(read more)

NBCU Makes Shows Available on PlayStation

News — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 22:11:11 GMT

NBC Universal is partnering with Sony Computer Entertainment America to offer Universal Studios Home Entertainment movies and NBC Universal television shows on the PlayStation Network. The films and TV programs will be available for purchase via download...(read more)

Al Michaels Chosen to Lead NBC’s 2010 Winter Olympics Coverage

News — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 18:07:05 GMT

Al Michaels will host the weekend and weekday daytime coverage of NBC’s coverage of the 2010 Winter Olympic from Vancouver. Mr. Michaels, who moved to NBC in 2006 as one of the announcers for “Sunday Night Football” has not worked an Olympics in 22 years...(read more)