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GÜTERSLOH, May 8: Bertelsmann posted a 35 million euros profit for the first quarter of 2008, versus a 70 million euros loss this time last year, on slightly diminished revenues of 4.2 billion euros. The company also recorded a 9.6-percent …

LOS ANGELES, May 8: BabyFirstTV, which recently scored a deal to license some of its baby- and toddler-targeted content to Shanghai Media Group’s BesTV IPTV platform in China, has inked a carriage deal with Time Warner Cable in the U.S. …

ENGLEWOOD, May 8: While revenues gained 24 percent to $2.6 billion, Liberty Global posted a wider net loss for the first quarter of $155.6 million from the year-ago period’s $136.1 million loss, partly as a result of higher interest and …

SAN FRANCISCO, May 8: Joy Tashjian Marketing Group (JTMG) has unveiled a roster of charter licensees for several NBC Universal television properties, including the Bravo reality series Top Chef and the NBC drama Heroes. For Top Chef, JTMG has secured …

LONDON, May 8: A new Screen Digest report says that the total pay-TV penetration in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) will climb from 40 percent at the end of 2007 to 60 percent by 2012, with nearly half of the …

NEW YORK, May 8: American retail chain Steve & Barry’s will collaborate with FremantleMedia Enterprises (FME) on the rollout of a new apparel line incorporating signature phrases and iconography from classic game shows like The Price is Right, Press Your …

NEW YORK, May 8: NBC Universal is looking to further build its presence in New York City, unveiling plans for a 24-hour local news channel as well as its intentions to build a new office to house divisions that can …

LOS ANGELES, May 8: Fox Sports is set to broadcast nine Rugby League World Cup matches live and has secured the delayed rights for all tournament matches. The Rugby World Cup kicks off October 25, with the network’s first live …

LONDON, May 8: Virgin Media’s first-quarter revenues were stable as compared to the year-ago period, dipping just 2 percent to £1 billion, while net loss fell from £120.3 million to £104.4 million. “Our first-quarter results represent another solid operational performance,” …

SAN FRANCISCO, May 8: VIZ Media has tapped home-textile manufacturer The Northwest Company to produce a range of home- decor products for its animated series Death Note. The new product, consisting of throw blankets, throw pillows and pillowcases, will be …