. Who: USA Network, NBCU, White Collar , Jeff Eastin What: USA signs on to another season of White Collar When: August 26, 2011 Where: New York Show rolls into fourth season NBCUniversal subsidiary and basic cable channel USA Network has ordered a fourth season of the popular comedic drama White Collar starring Matt Bomer and Tim DeKay. The series, created by Jeff Eastin, focuses on the life of a pseudo-reformed con-man who is [...]

. Who: Contessa Brewer, MSNBC What: Brewer will no longer host MSNBC’s noontime news When: August 25, 2011 Where: New York Journalist will continue to work on other projects at cabler Contessa Brewer is stepping down from her position as anchor of the weekday 12PM Eastern news hour on MSNBC. Brewer, 37, has been with MSNBC since September 2003 and is noted less for her interviewing prowess and more for [...]

. Who: Steve Jobs, Apple, Tim Cook What: Jobs quits chief executive position at Apple When: August 24, 2011 Where: Cupertino, California Tim Cook to replace Jobs as CEO effective immediately Steve Jobs announced his resignation as CEO of Apple Wednesday night. Apple’s outspoken founder, head pitch-man, and product developer extraordinaire sited no reasons for his decision other than the fact that he could no longer meet the demands of [...]

. Who: Netflix, Telemundo, NBCU What: Netflix signs content deal with Telemundo When: August 23, 2011 Where: Los Gatos, California Agreement expands library of Spanish-language content. Netflix has signed a content licensing agreement with NBCUniversal subsidiary and Spanish language broadcast giant Telemundo. Specifically, Telemundo’s international division – aptly named “Telemundo Internacional” – will annually provide Netflix with 1,200 hours of programming for non-exclusive, online broadcast in Latin American markets. Critically [...]

. Who: FCC, Julius Genachowski What: FCC deep sixes 84 media related regulations When: August 22, 2011 Where: Washington Follows through on a decision made during the Reagan Administration Roll the clocks back to 1987 and in a summary decision the FCC under President Reagan ruled that the so-called “Fairness Doctrine” that the commission had previously used to ensure balance in public discourse on the airwaves was, in point of [...]

. Who: Ultimate Fighting Championship, Zuffa, FOX What: UFC will air on FOX’s networks When: August 19, 2011 Where: New York Seven year deal valued at up to $630 million FOX has announced that it is partnering with Zuffa, the parent company of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) franchise in a deal that will broadcast UFC fights on FOX properties in North America for seven years. Both parties were officially [...]

. Who: Department of Homeland Security What: DHS issues new PSA When: August 18, 2011 Where: Washington If you see something… The Department of Homeland Security is marketing its latest ad campaign in advance of the 10 year anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. The 30-second spot features two caucasians (naturally for political correctness) behaving in a suspicious manner at some random train station. Three passers-by notice their actions as [...]

. Who: KCET, Eyetronics Media, PBS What: KCET forms pact with Eyetronics for content When: August 17, 2011 Where: Los Angeles Eyetronics to provide $50 million in financing Eight and a half months after officially dropping PBS, former west coast flagship member station KCET has partnered with California-based Eyetronics Media to secure five years of financing for fresh, original content. The deal secures $50 million in financing for new productions [...]

. Who: Netflix, Common Sense Media What: Netflix teamed up with non-profit to deliver content to children When: August 16, 2011 Where: Los Gatos, California Sorry, adults, it’s “Just for Kids” Internet video streaming juggernaut Netflix has teamed up with Common Sense Media – a non profit children’s programming advocacy group that rates TV shows and films with kids squarely in mind – to offer a new service online that [...]

. Who: Time Warner Cable, Insight, Carlyle Group What: TWC buys medium market cable provider When: August 15, 2011 Where: New York Beat out Cablevision’s bid in auction Time Warner Cable (TWC), the nation’s second largest cable provider and spin-off from the Time Warner Group, has successfully bid to purchase Insight Communications for $3 Billion. It beat out New York-based rival Cablevision’s bid in an auction. Insight Communications is a [...]