♦  CBS is expected to win November sweeps for the eighth straight year. [AP]
♦  Another victim of the recession: publishing industry lunches. [NYO]
♦  The Super Bowl isn't looking up for NBC. Sales of 30-second ads have slowed and there are rumors some companies are now asking for discounts. [AP]
♦  In an attempt to ride Barack Obama's coattails to relevancy, MTV is planning a "Rock 'N Roll Inaugural Ball" for January 20. [AdAge]
♦  Life & Style is on life support and is laying off staff. [NYP]
♦  Contenders to take over Meet the Press include David Gregory, Gwen Ifill, Andrea Mitchell, and NBC political director Chuck Todd. The news may be announced December 7th. [LAT]