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• Jason Odell; Current TV

  Jason Odell was named executive vice president, technology for Current TV. ...Read the whole story

• TidalTV Has Deal With Roku For OTT Video Ads by David Goetzl

  TidalTV, an online video advertising network, is now working with Roku, an Internet TV platform, to offer over-the-top video advertising. ...Read the whole story

• automotive Ram Truck Hispanic Effort 'Most Comprehensive' by Tanya Irwin

  Chrysler Group LLC is calling its new Hispanic-focused campaign its most comprehensive to date. The effort -- which includes TV, radio, print, newspapers and digital media -- will run in the top 15 Hispanic markets in both Spanish and English beginning Oct. 3. ...Read the whole story

• Sex Toy Ads To Appear In UK, Planned For U.S. by Steve McClellan

  Sex toy ads are coming to prime time and daytime TV in the UK. The company behind them -- Lovehoney, a British online sex toy marketer -- is launching a new campaign, entitled, Live a Sexier Life" Oct. 3 on several outlets and shows, including the syndicated version of "Real Housewives of New York." ...Read the whole story

• Less 'Glee': Fewer LGBT Characters On TV by Erik Sass

  After peaking at 3.9% of all cast members in the 2010-2011 TV season, the proportion of lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender characters on scripted prime-time TV will decrease to 2.9% in the 2011-2012 season, per GLAAD. ...Read the whole story

• Starz Nabs Grammer For Original Series by David Goetzl

  Despite some of his recent shows that have failed to catch fire, Starz is doubling down on "Frasier" star Kelsey Grammer in his first drama series. The company has ordered 10 more episodes and a second season of "Boss" before the show debuts Oct. 21. ...Read the whole story

• CBS' 'Men' Continues Its Hot Streak by Wayne Friedman

  "Two and A Half Men" still roared through the second Monday of the new season with a crushing Nielsen preliminary 7.2 rating/17 share among key 18-49 viewers. ...Read the whole story

• ABC, CBS Tops With Affluent Viewers by Wayne Friedman

  ABC says based on the first week of the broadcast prime-time season, it currently holds the coveted spot of being No. 1 with upscale viewers. The second-best-rated show in this category: "Modern Family." ...Read the whole story

• Former ABC Soaps Set For January Return by David Goetzl

  New episodes of former ABC soaps "All My Children" and "One Life to Live" will return in January on broadband outlet The Online Network (TOLN). The venture, which just revealed its name, is from production company Prospect Park. ...Read the whole story

Media Insights Q&A With Glen Friedman Of Ideas & Solutions!! by Charlene Weisler

Glen Friedman, owner of the consultancy Ideas and Solutions!! has been involved in the cable operator world for 30 years. In that time he has seen many changes and challenges to the business. In my interview with him, Glen gives us his insights into the changing television landscape and the impact that new technology has on the current operator model. ...More

• Syndication Not Missing Oprah Yet, But Cable Could Use Her Help by Wayne Friedman

  Just when you thought there was nothing to talk about in syndication, there's a lot of talk about talk. With "The Oprah Winfrey Show" now off the air, syndication talkers have grabbed bigger-than-expected ratings during the first two weeks of the season. ...More

• Did Digital Media Save Comedy? by Gary Holmes

  For years, we've debated whether digital media would undermine or strengthen the television business. The fear has been that if viewers could see television highlights online, they wouldn't bother to watch the actual show. Or that if they recorded an episode, they would fast-forward through the commercials. But if "SNL" is any kind of test case, I would say that, for now, digital media is a net plus for television. ...More

• TV Stations On Mobile: Is It Too Late? by Wayne Friedman

  For years TV stations have salivated over the prospect of mobile devices running their most prized content: news. The theory? Their well-known call letter brand names would drive existing (remaining?) viewers to those mobile areas. But it appears that the same outcome might occur with those brands that happened on plain-old laptops and desktops. ...More