Here is a little roundup of relevant news and analysis, starting with what likely is the biggest story of the week. No, it's not about Madonna - it's about Disney's potential sale of ABC, and if reports are true, to burgeoning media conglomerate Byron Allen Media.

It's hard to believe it's been two days since I wrote about Madonna, but she's back in TV advertising news thanks to Pepsi's decision to finally re-release the controversial "Like a Prayer" commercial she did for the cola brand 34 years ago.

Even as the U.S. JIC pushes to certify new alt currencies, iSpot's acquisition of 605 has reduced the contenders from six to five -- so far.

For a channel that literally was the vanguard of the music video world, I find it strange that one of the few music-related videos it still airs is an awards show that happens just once a year.

I don't know how we'll respond the next time we experience a 9/11-like event, but I know it won't be the same without a stable broadcast TV infrastructure serving as our connective national tissue.

Many consumers can sit up and take notice of the offering of "free live TV channels."

Is the writers'/actors' strike really strengthening... Netflix? Media mogul Barry Diller thinks so. He spoke about the situation on the podcast "On With Kara Swisher." A longtime Hollywood studio executive at Fox, ABC Entertainment and Paramount, Diller believes the writers' and actors' strike provides room for Netflix to run up the score.

Charter does not want long-term linear TV deals with network groups that would worsen legacy pay TV programming issues. Cable operators are increasingly weary of TV network groups "cheating," according to Craig Moffett, senior analyst, MoffettNathanson Research.

Concert movies have been a one- or two-night thing. But the Taylor Swift concert movie could go on past the initial run to give another end-of-the-year kick for the business.

What should CNN do now as a news organization? Consider this: Competition is coming from where CNN might least expect it.