Winfrey’s ‘All In’ At Her Cable Network
The Oprah Winfrey Network launched on Jan. 1, taking over what had been Discovery Health. As OWN was under development, Winfrey said she was also trying to finish the last 130 episodes of her syndicated TV talk show, the last episode of which aired on May 25. “I now have the time to be committed to the nurturing of this network,” Winfrey said today.
Media Buyers: Clients Spending, But Cautious
Unemployment may remain high and consumer confidence middling, but top media-buying executives suggested Wednesday that clients have no plans to rein in spending, though there is a level of concern. “No signs of a pullback yet,” said Tim Spengler, who heads Initiative’s North American operations, on a panel at the national cable convention.
Cable Operators To Netflix: Bring It On
Cable operators say they are happy to compete with Netflix. But they think the high cost of sports and live programming will ultimately keep Netflix out of the game.
