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The latest Portfolio features NBC’s chief honcho Jeff Zucker and asks what’s his plan.
In the end, it’s all about multi-platform programming.
But for now, I bet Jeff Zucker isn’t worried.
The Olympics are scoring record ratings:
It’s not looking too healthy for the athletes over in Beijing.
Just take a look at today’s NY Post cover.
How did this picture surface?
Fast Company features Katie Hoff on the cover of this special double issue in her high-tech swim wear.
“She was 15 years old at her first Olympic Games, in Athens. Now, at 19, Katie Hoff is looking to Beijing, and experts are calling her the “female Michael Phelps.”
She has nothing to worry about these games. (But, her eyes look scared - don’t they?)
Can’t wait! 08-08-08
Just nine days away.
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U.S. gymnast Paul Hamm withdrew himself from the Olympic team on Monday because his broken hand is not fully healed.
“I have put my heart and soul into my comeback and done everything I could to get ready in time to compete in Beijing,” he said. “I had a few physical setbacks, and it became clear to me that my physical preparations would not be sufficient to properly represent the United States.”
NBC Sports has almost reached the finish line when it comes to ad sales.
NBCU TV’s networks are 90 percent sold out of their Summer Olympics inventory.
That’s $900 million worth of ad time towards its $1 billion plus goal - which, if reached, would break all previous records.
Posted by: Mark Pasetsky
