With Anthony’s Bourdain’s “Parts Unknown” ranking as CNN’s most-watched program, it’s no wonder that CNN Worldwide pres Jeff Zucker showed up as a keynote speaker at RealScreen Summit on Mon. The confab, aimed at nonfiction and reality TV producers, was perhaps the perfect place for CNN to mine new ideas as it continues to push for more nonfiction storytelling. Here’s Zucker on CNN’s programming strategy and HLN chief Albie Hecht’s upcoming role.

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The US Court of Appeals in DC granted broadcasters’ request to delay a decision involving the Aereo-like service FilmOn. More details here.
 
 
The Weather Company started a pilot program with the US Conference of Mayors to improve local emergency management communication.

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