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Beijing Olympics Back On NBC
The Hollywood Reporter
NBC doesn't want the glory of its Olympics coverage and Olympics-related ad sales to pass just yet. The net is airing a two-hour prime-time special about the Beijing Olympics on Dec. 27.

"Beijing Olympic Opening Ceremony: TV Event of the Year" will be hosted by Bob Costas and Matt Lauer, who were the co-hosts when the event first aired in August. Lauer and Costas also will highlight the record-breaking performance of American swimmer Michael Phelps and other big moments from the Olympics. The show will include a look forward to the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver, which NBC will also broadcast.

Prime-time slots are nothing new to Costas -- he anchors "Football Night in America" every Sunday night in the fall -- but they are new for Lauer. Today, Lauer and the "Today" crew will take a look back at 2008, which is the first time in 13 years that "Today" has had an hour in prime time. - Read the whole story...

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In our final issue of the year, we've published the most popular articles of '08. Enjoy them and we'll see you in 2009!

1. The Dumbest Piece of Sales Advice You're in Danger of Following - by Jill Konrath
2. The One Service Every Consultant Should Offer - by Michael W. McLaughlin
3. Cold Calling Scripts that Work: 3 Proven Introductions that Break Into and Close New Clients - Make It Rain! A Column by Erica Stritch
4. Lying to Get Past the Gatekeeper: 3 True Tales of Deception Your Firm Should Learn From - by Colleen Francis
5. Fair Game: 8 Principles for Making Your Competitors' Clients Your Own - by Andrew Sobel

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