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Reports on AOL Time Warner and the call on Bob Pittman to help save AOL from collapse by chief executive officer Richard Parsons. Challenges that AOL has after the merger between America Online (AOL) and Time Warner; Roles of Steve Case and Barry Schuler; Decline in stock price, and morale; Strategy for improvements at AOL, including the need for attracting more advertising; Outlook.

Profiles media mogul Bob Pittman and his fashion queen wife Sandy, who have become the couple of the minute in New York City's society world. Career highlights; Background information; Bob's role at MTV; Charity ventures; Critiques by friends and foes.

Comments on the dismissal of Bob Pittman as co-chief operating officer at AOL Time Warner Incorporated. Reasons for the dismissal of Pittman; Actions taken by the executive during his tenure in the company; Details on the hierarchy in the company.

Reports on the difficulties facing AOL Time Warner. Decline in the company's stock following the merger of AOL and Time Warner; Role of Bob Pittman, who desperately tried to turn around the company's struggling online division; Replacement of Pittman with Don Logan and Jeff Bewkes; Caution of financial experts against writing off AOL; Mention of chief executive Richard Parsons.

Presents an interview with the founder of Music Television, Bob Pittman. Positions held by Pittman; Description of Pittman's role at American Online (AOL), as president and chief executive officer; Long term plans of Pittman for AOL; Pittman's response to the media reports on AOL's turnover and loss of subscribers. INSET: Biogaphy..

The article profiles Bob Pittman, the co-chief operating officer of AOL Time Warner. Pittman is attempting to graft an America Online advertising-cum-partnership strategy across the entire portfolio of the world's largest media company. Pittman needs to deliver on the promises of large-scale cross-media packages that have long bedeviled the industry while not unduly alienating agencies.

Presents an interview with Bob Pittman, co-creator of Music Television. Efforts to create a media conglomerate; Importance of communications and convenience; Comments on the success of America Online.

Presents an interview with Bob, Pittman, president and chief operating officer of America Online (AOL). Background information on AOL and Pittman; Media's misconceptions about AOL; Firm's rivalry with other online media; Comments about the Microsoft brand; Problems of AOL regarding traffic when it shifted to flat-rate pricing; Outlook for the AOL brand.

The article reports on the intention of the U.S. radio station operator iHeartMedia to issue an initial public offering (IPO) in 2019 a year after it filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The company plans to use the proceeds to pay its debt that came from a leveraged buyout in 2008. Bob Pittman, chairman and chief executive officer (CEO) of iHeartMedia, recognized the broadcast industry's continuing strength.

Profiles Bob Pittman, 34, one of the founders of MTV and now president and chief executive of Quantum Media Inc., a New York-based entertainment company. Looks at Quantum's two shows, `The Street' and `The Morton Downey Jr Show.'

This section offers news briefs in the U.S. Jose Cuervo executive Bertha Gonzalez Nieves has partnered with former MTV and AOL mogul Bob Pittman to launch a high-end tequila called Casa Dragones. CIT Group decided to file for bankruptcy protection after chief executive officer Jeffrey Peek announced his resignation by the end of 2009. Craig Johnson, founder of Venture Law Group and representative of Web sites like Yahoo and Hotmail, died at the age of 62.

The article discusses the career development of Judy McGrath, chief executive of MTV Networks, a division of media company Viacom. She began her career working at a women's magazine, but eventually went to MTV. Bob Pittman, founder of MTV, hired her because he believed she had the creative capacity to help the company grow.

This article recalls key events and activities concerning the labor movement in the U.S. in August. Bob Pittman launched MTV in 1981. President Ronald Reagan upended the labor movement by firing thousands of striking air traffic controllers under the Taft-Hartley Act in 1981. The National Labor Union asked Congress to prescribe an eight-hour workday in 1866.

Focuses on AOL Time Warner, in July 2002. Resignation of chief operating officer, Bob Pittman, who failed to turn around the media conglomerate; Impact of a weak advertising market on the company; Issue of creative accounting practices and investigation by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission; Challenges facing Don Logan, who will oversee AOL as one of two group chairmen, including the shift from dial-up to broadband.

Presents information on technology in the U.S. as of July 22, 2002. Details on Dell Computer's shareholder meeting in Austin, Texas; Board members appointed by Computer Associates; Reason for the resignation of Bob Pittman as AOL Time Warner chief operating officer.

Reports on AOL Time Warner seeking ways to generate revenue for its slowing subscriber growth. Discussions about Internet Service Provider agreement with major cable operators continues, according to Bob Pittman, chief operating officer of AOL Time Warner; Acquisition of AOL officials of 25 percent stake in Time Warner Entertainment.

Profiles AOL Time Warner's co-chief operating officer Bob Pittman and his work at the company. Market capitalization of the merged company; Advantages that Pittman has from his career and background; Challenges facing Pittman; His view about the company's business model of 'non-exclusivity.'

Details the party given by Bob Pittman for the seniors at the Trinity School in New York City in 2001. Description of the tents created for the party; Venue of the pre-prom and prom parties for the seniors.

The article discusses the rebranding of mass media company iHeartMedia, formerly Clear Channel, focusing on its annual iHeartRadio Festival. Topics include chief executive officer (CEO) Bob Pittman and president John Sykes, both formerly of media company MTV Networks; the iHeartRadio app on which the festival was originally based; and a discussion of iHeartMedia's business performance, debt and economies of scale.

Focuses on Bob Pittman, president of American Online Networks, and the contributions he has made towards the success of the company. Description of Pittman's achievements at company; Comments from Brian Oakes, an analyst with Lehman Brothers, an investment banking firm in New York; When Pittman started managing the day-to-day operations of the firm.

Provides an update on the divorce proceedings between MTV multimillionaire Bob Pittman and Sandy Hill Pittman. Fact that Sandy Pittman has hired Robert Stephan Cohen as her lawyer; Rumors about why Sandy fired her previous lawyer; Comments about Sandy.

The article focuses on Bob Pittman, chief executive officer (CEO) of the entertainment company Clear Channel Media and Entertainment.

The article discusses the decision of former AOL Time Warner executive Bob Pittman to form private equity firm Pilot Group in early 2003, after being ejected from AOL in July 2002. Pilot Group is seeking to expand its portfolio to include advertising and marketing services shops. The company had access to around $400 million in capital. Partners in the venture include former marketing executives Bob Sherman and Mayo Stuntz, and veteran media executive Paul McNichol.

Reports on The Pilot Group, an investment company that was formed by Bob Pittman, former executive of AOL Time Warner and MTV co-founder, as of July 7, 2003. Cost of the starting capital investment of the company; Information on the principal investors at The Pilot Group; Career background of Pittman; Details of the plans of company concerning television and radio ownership in the U.S.

This article reports on the reorganization of media company AOL Time Warner upon the abrupt departure of Chief Operating Officer Bob Pittman. With Pittman's departure, AOL Time Warner loses the personification of the massive cross-platform ad deals it promised would sprout in the wake of its merger. On July 18, 2002, the media company appointed Time Inc. Chairman-CEO Don Logan as chairman of the Media & Communications Group, which includes America Online, Time Inc., Time Warner Cable and a book and interactive video unit. Jeff Bewkes, chairman-CEO of HBO, was elevated to chairman of its Entertainment & Networks Group, which includes its networks, movie studios and music units. In a memo sent to staffers announcing the changes, AOL Time Warner CEO Richard Parsons acknowledged the road after the merger had been a bumpy one. Many within the company expect changes to how things currently work, even if specifics are elusive at this point. Jamie Kellner, chairman-CEO of Turner Broadcasting System, was assigned four weeks ago, as of July 22, 2002, by Parsons to look into the structure of the Global Marketing Solutions group. Bob Sherman, president-interactive marketing for the AOL unit, thinks the Global Marketing Solutions will morph into something focused on a more targeted list of marketers, with individual divisions playing a greater role for implementing specific programs.

Talks about the appointment of Jamie Kellner as chairman and chief executive officer of Turner Broadcasting. Message given by co-chief operating officer Bob Pittman to all the company's television executives; Remarks of Kellner about his job; Competitor of Kellner in his cable job.

The article provides insights from Bob Pittman, chairman of mass media company iHeartMedia and founder of cable television channel MTV, on consumer preferences. Topics mentioned include establishment of an identity for MTV the network and not the programs, his thoughts on the Internet, and the merger between mass media companies AOL and Time Warner.

An interview is presented with the music industry executive John Sykes of the company Clear Channel Entertainment Enterprises as of 2013. Topics include the role of Clear Channel in popular culture, the iHeartRadio music streaming program, the influence of the executive Bob Pittman on Sykes, television programming, and branding.

An interview with chief executive officer (CEO) of mass media company Clear Channel, Bob Pittman, is presented. When asked what he woke up thinking about on the morning of the interview, he explains that he usually begins the day thinking about strategic issues and meetings. He describes one lesson that he learned from a failure and how he will define his career in 2013.

The article presents photographs of notable attendees at events related to the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, Nevada on January 9, 2013, including popular music performer Ke$ha, Clear Channel radio network executive Bob Pittman, and rap performer Rick Ross.

The article discusses remarks by Bob Pittman, Chairman of the Board of the radio broadcasting firm Clear Channel, in which Pittman states that Internet radio broadcasting has a relatively small percentage of the total audience for radio broadcasting.

The article discusses Bob Pittman, the chairman of media and entertainment platforms for the broadcaster Clear Channel, and looks at Clear Channel's work to allow online listeners to personalize music stations and partner with brands such as Groupon and Google.

News briefs on the mass media industry are presented. There is speculation Apple Inc. will offer a paid subscription plan for periodicals which are available on its iPad tablet computer. Radio personality Howard Stern's contract with satellite radio broadcaster Sirius XM Radio expires in December, 2010. Financier Bob Pittman has invested $5 million in the company Clear Channel.

The article looks at the success of advertisements which encourage consumers to spend their money wisely. The author suggests that decreases in consumer spending are the result of decreases in advertising spending. Marketing executive Bob Pittman suggests that the U.S. government offer tax credits for companies which engage in heavy advertising to stimulate consumer spending.

The article discusses the outlook of private-investment firm Pilot Group's decision to stay as a single-platform email-based company amid a multi-platform business world. Daily Candy Co., Ideal Bite Co., and Thrillist Co. are funded by Pilot Group and are based on the Web 1.0 model. Under chief executive officer (CEO) Bob Pittman, the company has continued to experience growth, even spawning imitation companies.

Reports on the obstacle faced by Bob Pittman and his Pilot Group in acquiring television stations. Information on the radio station acquired by Pittman; Primary competitor of Pilot in acquiring television stations.

The article reports on the appointment of Richard Parsons as first chairman and chief executive officer of U.S.-based AOL Time Warner Inc. on January 16, 2003. Less than a year ago, Parsons shared co-chief operating officer billing with the then-heir apparent Bob Pittman. One of his Parsons' priorities will be to manage the initial public offering of Time Warner Cable Inc. .

Comments on the public statement delivered by Bob Pittman, former executive AOL Time Warner, against his former employer. Opinion given by Pittman on the way profit-grabbing companies treated their executives; Criticisms given by Pittman against AOL Time Warner; Companion of Pittman during his public statement.

Features Tom Pittman, publisher and general manager of 'De Soto Times Today' and Bob Pittman, chief operating officer of AOL Time Warner. Biological background of the brothers; Description of their business relationship.

The article contends that although Bob Pittman was not promoted to the top position at AOL Time Warner, he still has 16.7 million in stock worth $371.4 million and his choice of almost any job he desires. One possibility is the job of CEO of Walt Disney Co. if Michael Eisner decides to leave in view of Disney's declining stock value. Nevertheless, industry analysts believe he will remain at AOL Time Warner.

The article discusses comments made by people related to the prospective merger between America Online and Time Warner during the 2000 American Magazine Conference. Bob Pittman, president-chief executive officer of America Online has pronounced that Time Inc., Turner Broadcasting and America Online share only four of America Online-Time Warner's top 300 advertisers. Don Logan, chairman-CEO of Time Inc., has dismissed concerns about layoffs by citing Time Inc.'s track record.

The article focuses on the 2000 American Magazine Conference which was held in Southampton, Bermuda. The American Magazine Conference was organized by the Magazine Publishers of America and the American Society of Magazine Editors. America Online President Bob Pittman and Time Inc.'s Chairman-Chief Executive Officer Don Logan suggested some outlines of what Time Inc. may look like following the Times Mirror purchase and America Online's pending Time Warner takeover.

The article discusses a speech given by Bob Pittman, who will oversee America Online/Time Warner Inc. Pittman has revealed that America Online/Time Warner had found ways to bypass third parties and establish direct, more convenient and more profitable relationships with consumers. Pittman states that America Online has an annual revenue from advertising and electronic commerce of two billion dollars.