• 2009: Round-Up Of Cable Winners, Losers by Wayne Friedman

    Like many years, 2009 brought cable networks many positive results. But it also left big-name networks in the red. The list includes MTV, CNN, MSNBC, Lifetime, Spike, Comedy Central and Hallmark. ...Read the whole story

  • Newspapers' Online Strategies Failed In 2009 by Erik Sass

    Some of the worst defeats for newspapers in 2009 came in online advertising. Although a relatively small part of the business, the industry posted smaller percentage revenue declines than print ads. Newspapers' losses revealed the hollowness of preceding years double-digit growth. ...Read the whole story

  • New Fords Offer HD Radio With iTunes Tagging by Erik Sass

    Auto manufacturers are now installing HD radio sets that leverage one of digital radio's "sexy" features: iTunes tagging that allows users to mark songs they like during digital broadcasts for later purchase. Ford will offer tagging-enabled HD radio sets pre-installed in some models beginning in 2010. ...Read the whole story

  • Outdoor Hunts Down 7 New Shows In '10 by Fern Siegel

    Outdoor TV has slated seven new shows in the first quarter of 2010. All target the traditional sportsman -- fishing, hunting and shooting -- and are hosted by notables in their respective fields. The network is also pushing its high-def formats to enhance the viewing experience for enthusiasts. ...Read the whole story

  • NBC News Keeps Lead, ABC's Sawyer Holds Her Own by Wayne Friedman

    ABC News has gained a bit from its first week of "ABC World News with Diane Sawyer," but so has broadcast news leader NBC. On her debut night, Sawyer was on par with Charles Gibson's final broadcast. ...Read the whole story

  • Social Media Use, Ad Budgets On Rise by Julia Dudnik Stern

    Budgets allocated to social media in 2010 are bucking the downward trend. For the photo industry, the channel holds dual interest: It is becoming an important collective user of imagery and video and an equally important marketing resource. ...Read the whole story

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