Morning Wire: And now the morning's worthy media news

MTV's Left Overs Sling Media has announced that they have hired two of Judy McGrath's used and disposed executives from MTV to head a new interactive programming unit.The maker of Slingbox, a set-top box that lets viewers watch cable television on laptops and advanced cellphones, has hired former chief digital officer at MTV Networks Jason Hirschhorn, and former vice president of MTV digital media Ben White, the company said. Hank Plan a no go for Mack Former AIG boss Maurice "Hank" Greenberg has a hard on for the New York Times Co. However he can't seem to find someone else who shares his hard on for the company. But for now at least the Times' stock is responding. Conde Nast's annual ass kissing luncheon.... Yawn!! We don't know if the media over plays this event or if this is really how it goes down in the Conde Nast camp where underlings fight to be seen sitting next to Si Newhouse smelling his old spice. Cindi Leive, the serial "Today" show guest who also doubles as the editor-in-chief of Glamour in her day job, grabbed the most coveted spot, seated at the right hand of Condé Nast Chairman S.I. (Si) Newhouse Jr.