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CBS Plans to Keep Its Spectrum

Lindsy Embree — Mon, 02 May 2011 11:43:22 -0400

Full article: Broadcasting & Cable
Sue Wilson
CBS has taken a slightly less adversarial tone toward the FCC's spectrum reclamation plan than the National Association of Broadcasters, group owners representing hundreds of TV stations, and state broadcast associations. And since it says it is not going to be selling out its spectrum, or planning to share it with other stations, CBS put an emphasis on the FCC making sure those left behind are still in control of their own destiny.

Netflix-CBS Deal Worth $200M

Lindsy Embree — Thu, 24 Feb 2011 11:48:20 -0500

Full article: Hollywood Reporter
Paul Bond
Netflix and CBS aren't disclosing terms of the deal they recently announced, but an analyst said it's worth $200 million. CBS will get that amount over two years for nonexclusive rights to stream such shows as the "Twilight Zone", "Star Trek", "Family Ties", "Twin Peaks", "Cheers" and "Frasier".

Television Networks Block Google TV from Accessing Web-Based Content

Stevie Converse — Fri, 22 Oct 2010 08:36:12 -0400

Full article: Engadget
Sean Hollister
You may be able to watch The Office on your Google TV, but perhaps not on demand -- ABC, CBS and NBC are barring Sony and Logitech's web-infused TVs and set-top-boxes from accessing full episodes of streaming video content.

CBS Is a Network on a Roll

Lindsy Embree — Mon, 11 Oct 2010 11:10:44 -0400

Full article: New York Times
Bill Carter
At CBS, a network that unashamedly embraces the supposedly dying notion of being a broadcaster, something close to serenity has settled in. So far, CBS has managed to avoid, on every night, across every hour of prime time, the kind of failure that has visited all of its main competitors.

Venture to Operate TV in India

Lindsy Embree — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 07:56:38 -0400

Full article: New York Times
Brian Stelter
The CBS Corporation is entering the fast-growing television market in India in a joint venture with the Reliance Broadcast Network.

At CBS, a Recovery in Local Ad Sales and a Focus on Cost Controls Bolster Results

Lindsy Embree — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 09:58:59 -0400

Full article: New York Times
Brian Stelter
Reflecting a resurgence in advertising revenue, the CBS Corporation reported earnings of $150.1 million in its second quarter, up from $15.4 million in the period a year earlier.

CBS and Comcast Reach a 10-Year Deal on Fees

Lindsy Embree — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 09:47:31 -0400

Full article: New York Times
Brian Stelter
In a deal that represents hundreds of millions of dollars in new revenue for CBS, the network said that it had secured subscriber fees for its local stations from Comcast for the next 10 years. The unusually long-term agreement also lays the groundwork for Comcast subscribers to watch CBS content online.

CBS, Comcast in 10-Year Carriage Agreement

Lindsy Embree — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 11:57:30 -0400

Full article: MarketWatch
David B. Wilkerson
CBS and Comcast have reached agreement on a 10-year deal that will allow Comcast cable systems to retransmit the signals of CBS television stations, the Showtime Networks, the Smithsonian Channel and CBS College Sports through 2020.

Hulu Said to Be in Talks with CBS, Viacom for Shows As Paid Service Nears

Lindsy Embree — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 09:57:20 -0400

Full article: Bloomberg News
Andy Fixmer and Sarah Rabil
Hulu is in talks with CBS, Viacom and Time Warner to add their television shows to the video website's planned paid subscription service, people with direct knowledge of the discussions said.

More Spill Coverage: No Top Hat for Couric

Lindsy Embree — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 09:33:13 -0400

Full article: New York Times
Brian Stelter
Affirming that the Gulf of Mexico oil spill is the top story for the nation's media, CBS News said that it would station its morning and evening newscast anchors there once a week "for the duration of the crisis."