Compared to the median 'cost per win' reported above, Phoenix (whose franchise was run by the NHL this season) was 20% more efficient than the typical NHL team during the 2009-10 campaign, while Nashville was 18.5% more efficient than the average team this year.

Interestingly, it appears that each theater circuit has its own strategy related to price increases this weekend. Certain chains are raising prices across the board, some are focusing on the 3D ticket premium, and others are focusing only on raising adult ticket prices.

“We have received calls from our members, the media and tourism board as to whether we plan to keep our summer show in Nashville this June. The answer is a resounding ‘yes,’” said Joe Lamond, president and CEO of NAMM. “Summer NAMM will go on as planned June 18-20 at the Nashville Convention Center. We've had a long history with Nashville and we are delighted to be in a position to support this city with our estimated 10-12,000 attendees generating more than $13 million in economic impact for the city during this difficult period.”

Terra Firma is seeking an initial 105 million pounds from investors to help EMI meet debt covenants through March 2011, according to the presentation. The private equity firm is also seeking guidance from investors whether they would be willing to invest an additional 255 million pounds to ensure EMI stays compliant through 2015, when its loans end. Terra Firma said it would be willing to contribute 55 million pounds.

Jenji Kohan, who is the showrunner, is a perfectionist; she wants it to be brilliant. I expect us to make an announcement on "Tough Trade" shortly. Country has a huge fan base in this country. And I like the idea of a show not done in New York or L.A.

Dobie said that one of the immediate beneficiaries of the sports information will be eviesays' 400 media partners. Eviesays powers event calendars on over 400 media websites across the United States. Of those, most are newspaper websites and the rest are TV and radio station websites. "Working in partnership with traditional media is what we're all about, and providing yet more content to eager viewers will make our partners very happy."