Broadcast networks are starting to experiment in giving makegood inventory in digital streaming episodes in lieu of traditional TV commercial time. This past season, … Read the whole story

Since its publication in The New York Times two weeks ago, an article titled "Billboards That Look Back" caused a tempest in the media … Read the whole story

Time Warner Cable has begun running spots on NY1--its local news station in New York City--that serve as a preemptive strike against Verizon's FiOS. … Read the whole story

Former "Saturday Night Live" star Al Franken's bid for the U.S. Senate has become somewhat of a cause célèbre among the show biz set, … Read the whole story

Cinema advertising grew like gangbusters in 2007, according to a report released today by the Cinema Advertising Council, currently celebrating its fifth anniversary, with … Read the whole story

Kevin Martin, chairman of the Federal Communications Commission, has recommended the commission approve the merger of Sirius Satellite and XM Satellite Radio, taking the … Read the whole story

Clear Channel Communications has scheduled a special shareholder meeting for July 24--when its shareholders will vote to accept or reject a revised, $17.9 billion … Read the whole story

CBS' "Swingtown" swung a little bit lower this week. The one-hour drama lost 18% of its ratings--coming in at a Nielsen 2.3/7 rating/adult 18-49 … Read the whole story

Tim Russert, who made "Meet the Press" must-see new viewing, died Friday of a heart attack in Washington. Read the whole story