Cable operators continue to develop killer technology, while even if cord-cutting takes off, their broadband business will be a buffer. Netflix runs on their pipes, right? Meanwhile, Jeff Zucker's vision … Read the whole story
Almost a month removed from the first TV upfront deals between media agencies and television networks, two of the bigger players still haven't come … Read the whole story
Young Broadcasting, which has 10 stations and emerged from bankruptcy last year, is open to an acquisition for perhaps $350 million. The sellers believe … Read the whole story
Internet-connected television sets have been growing fast, and by the end of the year -- for the first time -- there will be more … Read the whole story
All the recent activity at Kraft Foods finally caught my fancy this morning, quite a few days later and many dollars shorter than it … Read the whole story
NBC should begin receiving retrans payments for its 10-owned stations in 2013, which should have Comcast paying itself handsomely. Comcast delivers the NBC-owned stations … Read the whole story
The #1 red soda brand Big Red is returning to TV for the first time in more than 25 years, as part of a … Read the whole story
As prices drop, nearly a quarter of U.S. homes are projected to have a 3D-capable set by 2015, according to SNL Kagan. The projected … Read the whole story
A trend that started a few months ago, pegs Comedy Central's "The Daily Show With Jon Stewart" just over NBC's "The Tonight Show" among … Read the whole story
Expected since spring, AMC Networks has officially spun off from Cablevision, now a separate public company trading on Nasdaq. Formerly Rainbow Media Holdings, AMC … Read the whole story
With Glenn Beck's show ending this month, Fox News will start up "The Five," an ensemble opinion show featuring revolving hosts, hoping to draw … Read the whole story
Given the high caliber of so many scripted drama series on basic cable these days, it may be asking too much for the press … Read the whole story
Is it me -- or are a lot more TV opinion-makers apologizing and/or getting suspended for off-the-cuff remarks or other bad activity? Read the whole story
If TMZ focused on any other category but celebrity gossip, I imagine its leader Harvey Levin would be an even bigger emblem of digital … Read the whole story
In a meeting last week, I was asked to explain why I am neither a believer nor proponent of true one-to-one marketing. The truth … Read the whole story
tSTB data, with its larger footprint and second by second capability, holds great opportunity for those advertisers who want to better target specific consumer … Read the whole story
What hurts a TV brand most? Not the obvious. NBC News' different entities were not affected by what everyone seemed to think would affect … Read the whole story
So far June has been a month full of industry conferences, starting with Tablet Revolution, followed by Mitch Oscar's MPG Collaborative Alliance, Video, Mobile … Read the whole story
Online video viewership is reaching new highs each month, presenting a perfect opportunity for media buyers to tap into the massive video audience. New … Read the whole story