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The article focuses on the 2007 plans of CBS Corp. to syndicate its entertainment, news and sports videos to as much of the world wide web as possible in a venture that will be called the CBS Interactive Audience Network. A discussion is presented of deals which have been implemented between CBS and several websites including Facebook Inc. and Slide Inc. to make CBS' plans a reality.

The article focuses on a January 2007 announcement from Leslie Moonves, the CEO of CBS Corp., which discussed his company's plans to implement deals with several Internet companies including Google Inc. in an effort to achieve his company's goal of becoming one of the television industry's leading innovators on the World Wide Web.

The article reports on Tribune Co.'s CW network, which will replace two networks, WB and UPN. CW is co-owned by Warner Bros. and CBS Corp. Some of the shows to be featured on the network are "Smallville," "America's Next Top Model," and "Gilmore Girls." The network has received confirmation for a large number of advertisement sells, but will have to overcome challenges, such as lack of viewer awareness.

This article reports that James Horner, composer of music for the motion picture "Titanic," was hired to write the theme song to the revamped "CBS Evening News" starring anchor Katie Couric. Rome Hartman, the program's executive producer, Leslie Moonves, CBS Corp. President and Chief Executive Officer, and Couric, all gave their opinions as to how the music should sound. INSET: Katie's the Anchor--That's the Way It Is.

The article reports that News Corp. will launch My Network TV in September 2006. My Network will feature hour-long dramas that run every night of the week during prime time. My Network was created in response to Time Warner and CBS's decision to merge their WB and UPN networks into the CW. My Network will offer another option to affiliate stations.

The article reports on the efforts of CBS Corp. to improve the business and financial performance of its radio unit. The company is facing problems associated with taxes from the sale of its underperforming stations and advertising woes that affected its first-quarter earnings. Its net income during the quarter declined by 5.9%.

The article reports on the plan of CBS Corp. to distribute its network television (TV) shows and other video programming to various Web portals, including MSN and AOL.

The article reports on the questions raised about the long-term growth rate of CBS Corp.

The article deals with the plan by CBS Corp. to launch a new division called CBS Records.

The article reports that CBS Corp. has appointed Quincy Smith, an Allen & Co. investment banker, to manage its new media strategy and pursue acquisitions.

The article announces the decision of CBS Corp. to increase the value of its dividends for the third time since January 2006.

The article reports on the drop in the revenue of CBS Corp. from its core broadcast radio and TV operations in the second quarter of 2006.

Reports on the Innertube broadband channel of CBS Corp. launched on CBS.com that provides original television programs online.

Reports on the lackluster first quarter 2006 earnings of CBS Corp. as lower profits from radio ate into gains in outdoor advertising and modest growth in television.

Focuses on a deal between Verizon Communications Inc. and CBS Corp. that will require Verizon to pay CBS for the right to carry its television stations on the home television service of Verizon in the U.S.

The article presents information on the financial performance of CBS. Corp. for the fourth quarter of 2005.

This article discusses the joint owned CW network created by CBS Corp. and Time Warner. CW will combine the best elements of CBS's UPN with Time Warner's WB network. The companies hope to change the two struggling networks into one successful one. UPN president of entertainment Dawn Ostroff was selected as the head of CW. The network's focus will be the 18- to 34-year-old market.