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RMG Acquires Pharmacy TV

RMG Networks announced Monday (March 15) the addition of Pharmacy TV to its growing portfolio of video ad networks.

Airports, Airlines Step Up OOH Interactivity

When Monster Media recently installed four giant interactive displays at Los Angeles International Airport on behalf of JCDecaux North America, it was the first of its kind for the airport—and also the latest indication that digital out-of-home is breaking the sound barrier in the air travel space.

More 3-D Ads Coming to a Theater Near You

More 3-D cinema ads are just around the corner. Nearly 14,000 movie theaters operated by the three largest theater chains are set to install digital projection systems from Digital Cinema Implementation Partners, a joint venture of AMC Entertainment, Cinemark Holdings and Regal Entertainment Group.

Titan Loses Contract With N.Y.'s MTA

The New York Metropolitan Transit Authority has canceled its contract with Titan Outdoor, which sold advertising on the metro's buses and Metro North. The contract has been awarded to CBS Outdoor, which lost the contract to Titan two years ago.

National CineMedia Promotes Ken Venturi

Stepping up its interactive business, National CineMedia promoted Ken Venturi executive vp of interactive media. In his new position, Venturi will continue as NCM's chief creative officer but will now also lead the NCM Interactive Network division, which offers marketers the ability to integrate cinema advertising with online and mobile campaigns.

Sun Life Super Bowl Naming Pays Off

Cinema Advertising Council Names Committee Chairs

HSBC Adds LAX as Ad Space

VeriFone to Acquire CC Taxi Media

Screenvision Brings USAF to 3-D Life

Size Matters to OAAA's Media Plan Winners

Titan Awarded More Love From Chicago

Kraft's Stove Top, U.S. Navy Winners of OOH Awards

HP Employs Cinema Experience to Push Printer

Clear Channel Outdoor Taps Reichig for Exec Post

Lamar Beats Expectations With Q3 Output

National Cinemedia Expands Preshow Ad Net

Screenvision to Roll Out Live Feed in 300 Theaters

Report: Ads Making Their Way Back to Malls

News America Business Expands In-Store Offerings

Nascar Signs Content Deal With Screenvision

PumpTop TV Signs Content Deal With MovieSet.com

Updated: Cemusa, Atlanta Cut Kiosk Deal

Screenvision, Malco Cut Ad Deal

Mike Chico to Head Up CAC

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American Idol Lifts Fox to More Wednesday Victory

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Fox, of course, led the midweek troops care of American Idol, almost doubling the average overnight rating for second-place NBC. Third overall was CBS, which aired repeats from 9-11 p.m., followed by ABC, which also populated half of its line-up with encores, and The CW.

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