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The article announces television broadcasting industry women who have been selected in the Wonder Women Class of 2019, who include the chief legal officer of Xandr, Lori Fink; the president of CBS Corp., Jo Ann Ross and the chief human resources officer at Univision Communications, Margaret Lazo.

The article focuses on Jo Ann Ross, president and chief revenue officer at mass media company CBS Corp. Topics include Ross stated that she really didn't have a mentor as she came up through the ranks and the mentoring she has done with women in the business has been on an informal basis, and views of Julie Rieger, chief data strategist and head of media for Twentieth Century Fox Film on working with Ross.

The article discusses the winners of the publication's 2011 Media Vanguard Awards, awards for mass media industry companies for innovations in Internet marketing and use of digital media. Among the award winners considered are CBS Corp. for its Webcasting of music performances, the periodical "Entertainment Weekly for its use of social media in marketing and "The New York Times" newspaper for its Web site and application software for smartphones and tablet computers.

An interview with David C. Joyce, equity research media industry analyst in Miller Tabak + Co. LLC, is presented. When asked about the overview of his career, he refers to his covered content and cable companies in entertainment and cable operators industry. He mentions that premium movie theater ticket sales vary on the quality of content formed by its producers. He considers CBS Corp., Walt Disney Co. and News Corp. as some of his favorite companies.

The article reports on Great Britain's economic problems, that were recently provided coverage on television in the U.S., along with the coverage of the royal wedding of the British Prince. On CBS Corp., Dan Rather reported on Britain's social unrest, high unemployment and general decline. American Broadcasting Co. (ABC) intermixed its coverage of gowns and rehearsals with pictures of unemployment in the nation.

The article offers news briefs related to the television industry. Television channel CBS Corp. has gained the top position in the ratings. The withdrawal of the U.S. from the Summer Olympic games and its protest against the invasion of Soviet Union in Afghanistan, has resulted in the cancellation of the broadcast of Moscow Summer Olympics.

The article offers anecdotes about celebrities. As part of Queen Mother of Great Britain Elizabeth's 80th birthday celebrations, Great Britain has issued a stamp on her. Actress Lynda Carter would appear in nine unusual costumes in her upcoming television show on CBS Corp. Comedian Bill Cosby has been cast as a devil in upcoming film "The Devil and Max Devlin."

The article reports that CBS Corp. chairman William Paley has said that the company is planning to start a new cable unit. It is stated that CBS plans an aggressive campaign to capture the rapidly growing cable market, and will make its profit by selling the new CBS channel to cable systems around the country and to advertisers. It is stated that the idea of entering the cable market was of former CBS president John Backe, who resigned recently.

The article offers information on the dismissal of the president of the television channel CBS Corp., John Backe, by its chairman, William Paley. Before Backe, Paley had dismissed several other executives including Frank Staton, Charles Ireland, and Arthur Taylor. Some insiders of the channel believe that Paley saw the lack of vision in Backe and so expelled him. Several other people think that Paley feels insecured by the success of his presidents.

The article reports on the controversy over whether National Broadcasting Co. Inc. (NBC) in Tehran, Iran became a propaganda tool after it agreed to broadcast an interview with Marine Corporal William Gallegos, one of the hostages at the U.S. embassy, using an Iranian camera crew. Among the three networks approached by an Iranian named Behzadnia, only NBC came up with the deal in which NBC correspondents Fred Francis and George Lewis interviewed Gallegos, along with the student spokesman who made unedited opening and closing statements. U.S. House Speaker Tip O'Neill described the broadcast as regrettable and dangerous, while CBS Corp. and American Broadcasting Co. (ABC) argued that NBC had violated the television canon against granting terrorists an unedited program for their views.

The article reports that the American Broadcasting Co. (ABC) has agreed to pay as much as 325 million dollars for the television coverage of the 1984 Olympics in Los Angeles, California. According to ABC-Television Network president Fred Pierce, they are determined to more than regain their costs. It relates that ABC has also entered a deal to erect a broadcast center at the site of the event and to supply foreign television networks a good signal from the U.S. ABC news and sport divisions president Roone Arledge reveals that they have come up with the idea of making the best offer they could. Moreover, it mentions that National Broadcasting Co. (NBC) Inc. and CBS Corp. both refused to disclose the amount they offered to the International Olympic Committee.

The article discusses the popularity of USA Network Inc.'s "The Jerry Springer Show" and CBS Corp.'s "The Howard Stern Show" talk shows. Topics addressed include the shows' reputation for sleaziness, objections to the shows by individuals such as former U.S. Education Secretary William Bennett and U.S. Senator Joseph Lieberman, and CBS head Mel Karmazin's sale of Infinity Broadcasting to CBS. USA Networks chief executive officer Barry Diller's pledge to tame the Springer show is also cited.

The article reports on the decision of CBS Corp.'s founder William Paley not to release an authorized version of his biography to be published by Bantam Books. According to the author, the book was supposedly be used to compete "In All His Glory," an unauthorized version of his biography of his life written by Sally Bedell Smith. On the other hand, one source claimed that the manuscript of the book was nixed by Paley's lawyers.

A biography of Laurence A. Tisch, former head of CBS Inc. and founder of Loews Corp. in New York City, is presented. He was born on March 15, 1923 and studied in New York University. Tisch took his master's degree in industrial engineering at the University of Pennsylvania. He built Loews from a single hotel to a diversified conglomerate in cigarettes, insurance and watches.

The article reports on the good performance of the stocks of Loews Corp. despite of Loews Chairman Laurence A. Tisch's continued buying of shares of CBS Inc. The stocks of Lowes jumped more than seven points to 66.5 in the week ended August 8, 1986. Tisch had increased his stake in CBS to 24.9 percent. He is willing to make the deal at the right price.

The article discusses the buying shares of Laurence A. Tisch which lead to decrease stock points of CBS Inc. Tisch is the chairman of Loews Corp. as well as the director of CBS Inc. CBS Inc.'s reduced points was the result of the company's projection or poor earnings. From July 22 to August 4, 1986, Loews bought 349,600 shares at 126½ to 137½ a share that boost its stake to 22.5 percent of CBS Inc. Tisch refused to sign a stand-still agreement to limit his holdings to 25 percent.

The article focuses on Ted Turner, chairman of Turner Broadcasting System Inc. Turner fell into trouble when his $5.4 billion bid to take over CBS Inc. failed. Soon after CBS announced its buyback plan in July 1985, he acquired MGM/UA Entertainment Co. in March 1986. However, Turner had to borrow $1.7 billion for the acquisition of the studio.

The article presents news briefs related to the money market in the U.S. during 1985. Loews Corp. has raised its 9.9% stake in CBS Inc. to 11.5%. An investment firm has bought nearly 5% of the 3.7 million outstanding shares of Wynn's International Inc. The stock of Solomon Brothers Inc. rose to 19 in October 1985.

The article focuses on a law related to noncash takeovers passed by the New York State legislature. The law is applicable to New York-based companies and requires that noncash takeover offers must win the approval of a majority of the target's unaffiliated directors or of a two-thirds majority of all its shareholders as well as a majority of shareholders not involved in the deal. The law is supposed to be a sign of good for CBS Inc., which is facing a noncash takeover bid.

The article reports that Tri-Star Pictures is planning to release a $70 million public stock offering for Christmas 1984. The company was created two years ago by Home Box Office, CBS and Columbia Pictures. Tri-Star is now hoping to sell 4.5 million shares to the public at $15 to $18 per share. This will allow the company to have a total capitalization of $320 million with the three partners owning 25 percent each.

The article reports that market experts have remained bullish on direct broadcasting satellite (DBS) despite the negative publicity that followed the withdrawal of various companies in the market. Western Union Telegraph and CBS Inc. have abandoned their plans to apply for DBS. RCA Corp. has streamlined its plans to transmit television programming directly to home receiver dishes.

The article announces the resignation of William S. Paley as the chairman of CBS Inc. to be replaced by chief executive officer Thomas H. Wyman.

This section offers news briefs on the business sector in the U.S. as of July 1981, including the decision of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to drop its antitrust cases against eight oil refiners, a settlement reached by CBS Inc. and the Department of Justice and the decision of the Supreme Court to give employers more legal leeway to close plants.

The article focuses on the retirement of Eric Sevareid as the television (TV) commentator of CBS Corp. It states that Sevaried was considered as among the most expressive, most literate, and wisest TV personality. It mentions that Sevareid grew up in Velva, North Dakota and went to the University of Minnesota when Velva hit drought. It says that Sevareid was hired by Edward R. Murrow in 1939 as part of the wartime team of CBS. It adds that Sevaried was known for his conservative ideals such as his opposition on many young Americans who protested the Viet Nam War and his lesser sympathy on the Third World countries. Moreover, Sevareid will be involved in a 16-part TV documentary on the interwar period.

The article focuses on the use of a published directory to find numbers and addresses nationwide. It states that executives, businessmen, and salesmen need to write or call a television station, city hall, and or the Manufactured Housing Institute to find an address or a telephone number of a certain company or institution. It mentions that there is an existing way to look for numbers and addresses and that is the 21/2 lb. and 640 pages directory book "National Directory of Addresses and Telephone Numbers," by the 52-year-old editor and originator Stanley Greenfield of Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS). The book lists 10.34 corporations with over 10 million dollars sales, 2,882 colleges and universities, and 470 book publishers among others.

The article reports that CBS Corp. and National Broadcasting Co. Inc. (NBC) have turned down live coverage for the speech of U.S. President Gerald Ford regarding tax and spending policy. CBS News President Richard Salant states that violation of the Communications Act will be risked by his firm only in circumstances of national emergencies. NBC believes that equal-time liabilities will not be given to a network that broadcasts speeches about international events affecting national security.

The article focuses on efforts exerted by the three American broadcasting companies, the American Broadcasting Co. (ABC), the National Broadcasting Co. (NBC) and the CBS, to increase the rate of their popularity by making active involvement in the National Football League (N.F.L.). It highlights the ten-course weekend footbal feast held at the Three Rivers Stadium in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It also notes that the number of viewers who tuned in to CBS' Sunday N.F.L. telecasts has significantly decline, as well as the ratings for NBC's N.F.L. games.

The article reports on the application of camera systems in live television news coverage in the U.S. in 1974. It mentions that the system reduces the time spent on setting up the camera in the location and minimizes the manpower necessary to put live stories on the air. An overview of a spontaneous event that marks as a turning point of the mini cameras in live television coverage is also presented which includes the Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS)'s May 17 1974 Shootout coverage.

The article discusses the results of the U.S. National Bureau of Standards' study which showed that CBS Inc.'s anticopying system was unsatisfactory. According to the article, recording industry executives are hoping that the system can prevent the unauthorized copying made through digital audio tape (DAT). The agency discovered that removing a small "sliver" of sound from original recordings will degrade the audio quality.

The article reports on the selling of other media property of CBS Inc. by Laurence Tisch, CBS chief executive. Tisch sold CBS Publishing/Group for $500 million, CBS Magazines for $650 million, and the CBS Records/Group for $2 billion leaving CBS with more than 3 billion in cash. CBS concentrate in broadcasting by using all the collected money. However, the network is in trouble with media ratings and plans to reorganize if not resolve soon.

The article reports on the undervaluation of CBS Big Board stocks at Wall Street in the U.S. It discusses investors apprehension about what CEO Laurence A. Tisch will do with CBS's $3 billion cash hoard. It describes the probable reasons for Tisch actions which could be to sell the television broadcasting network or a merger with Loews Corp.

The article reports that CBS Inc. has sold its Records Group to Sony Corp. for $2 billion. The proceeds could be used by CBS to pay debt or purchase television stations. The deal makes Sony more reliant on record sales and distribution of American music products and presses records for Japanese singers.

The article presents a discussion on Peter Diamandis' buyout of the magazine division of CBS Inc. Diamandis is known to work things out even under pressure, but is also known to have a habit of switching jobs since he has worked in six different magazines in the past seventeen years. Diamandis says that if he acquire the magazine, he is going to have his hands full for a couple of years.

The article reports on the buyout of CBS Inc.'s 21-magazine business CBS Magazines by a management group led by Peter G. Diamandis with financial backing from Prudential Insurance Co. Analysts say that the main factor for the sale was the buying price of $650 million and that the board influence of cost-cutting CBS chief executive Laurence A. Tisch, rather than the influence of television empire builder and company founder William S. Paley, persisted.

The article explains that dealmaker Stephen C. Swid and his partners Martin Bandier and Charles Koppleman bought the CBS Songs music publisher from CBS Inc. and formed SBK Entertainment World Inc. They have strategic plans to become a major entertainment company that encompasses motion pictures, music production, and Broadway theater.

The article reports that the major U.S. television networks did not skimp on prime-time program development for the 2010 to 2011 season. According to executives, ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox and The CW all have one or two shows with breakout potential but there is no single show that can be a big hit. There was also no major format experimentation, and buyers and analysts claim the season's sitcoms are similar.

The article reports on notable events in the home entertainment industry in the U.S. in the last 30 years. In 1979, there were conflicts regarding sales and rentals of films on discs. In 1980, MGM/CBS Home Video was set up as a joint venture by MGM Film Cos. and CBS. Businessman David Cook set up Blockbuster Video chain, now known as Blockbuster, in 1986.

The article talks about the prospects of a new business deal related to the television broadcasting industry of the U.S., going to be signed during the Emmy Awards on September 20, 2009 at Los Angeles, California. The deal is related to replace the broadcasting contract between American Broadcasting Co., CBS Corp., National Broadcasting Company Inc. and Fox Broadcasting Co. The current deal expires after the 2010 show. A timeline of events going to be held during the Emmy is also presented.

The article reports on the Only CBS national campaign of CBS in the U.S. The television broadcaster used its television, radio and Internet outlets to market itself as the only broadcaster showing growth. Television advertisements for the campaign were shown on CBS shows including "Face the Nation With Bob Schieffer" and "60 Minutes."