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HIV Prevention Campaign Launches in LA, Boston

An award-winning HIV prevention campaign targeting those already infected is launching a new phase with the slogan “I am the cure.”

NBC U Axes First 17

NBC Universal’s staff cutting is underway, with at least 17 employees losing jobs at Dateline NBC.

Baquet Says Replacement May Have Easier Time

Departing Los Angeles Times editor Dean Baquet says that his replacement, James O’Shea, will have an easier time dealing with corporate oversight than he himself did.

‘Time’ Reduces Rate Base, Redesigns, Raises Price

Time and the other major news magazines have long engaged in a fierce rivalry, with Time having a strong lead over the others - however, that lead has been narrowing in recent months. Now, in a move to maintain its lead, Time editors are working on a redesign that will launch in January. The magazine’s newsstand price will also rise in January, from $3.95 to $4.95.

Mardi Gras Sponsorships Significantly Expanded

The City of New Orleans has announced advertiser enhancements for the 2007 New Orleans Mardi Gras Sponsorship & Support Program.

Citigroup Buys Naming Rights to Boston’s Wang Center

Citigroup is paying $34 million for the naming-rights to Boston’s Wang Center for the Performing Arts.

Two More Execs Out at Sharper Image

Less than two months after Sharper Image founder Richard Thalheimer was ousted, two more executives are on their way out.

‘Car and Driver’ Revamps, Moves Print Features Online

Car and Driver magazine will be shifting some of its print features to its website, as the magazine itself is also redesigned, and it’s planning to introduce an ad-supported mobile service.

Citadel-ABC Radio Deal to Close in 2007

The sale of ABC Radio to Citadel Broadcasting should be completed in the first half of 2007.

Carat Nipping at Heels of Starcom MediaVest for No. 1

With the acquisition of at least two major accounts - GM and Wal-Mart - Carat has soared nearly to the top of the media network heap, coming in second only to Starcom MediaVest Group.

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