New York - The New York Times' website on Thursday launched its new TV blog "TV Decoder," penned by Brian Stelter, the recent college grad who launched the influential TVNewser blog in 2004. "Brian brings proven ability to both break news and attract a loyal audience; we look forward to introducing his work to an even wider constituency, such as trade insiders and readers who care deeply about the television industry," said Nicholas Ascheim, vice president of editorial products for NYTimes.com.

Towson, Md. - In a move underscoring the continuing integration of newspapers and the Internet, The New York Times has hired a 21-year-old whose blog -- called TVNewser -- has became a staple for TV executives, The Baltimore Sun reported on Wednesday.