NewsThe New Year's Eve live special, a TV staple for decades, is being updated for streaming video. Read the full story by Alex Weprin
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It's that time of year when publications publish lists of their most-read stories, so I'm using today's "RTBlog" as an opportunity to do just that. Below that is my personal … Read the full story by Joe Mandese
CommentaryMoonves was one of those guys who wields the real power in television. He controlled the purse strings. Read the full story by Adam Buckman
Commentary"The Simpsons" has long been critically acclaimed for the quality of its comedy, which happens to include ethnic stereotypes. Read the full story by Adam Buckman
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On Twitter, head of Instagram Adam Mosseri responded to one user that it "was supposed to be a very small test that went broad by accident." He told another it … Read the full story by Alex Weprin
NewsAfter a series of major pre-Christmas declines, the stock market recorded sharp hikes in key metrics on Wednesday. The Dow Jones Industrials Index surged 5% to 22,878. Read the full story by Wayne Friedman
NewsTesla's appointment of Oracle founder and Executive Chairman Larry Ellison to the board could have a material impact on the company's data strategy. Data helps Tesla understand its existing and … Read the full story by Laurie Sullivan
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"As the FTC assesses how it should approach digital privacy in the coming year, it should consider the reasonableness of certain practices, balanced against consumer expectations and the sensitivity of … Read the full story by Wendy Davis
NewsU.S. retailers spent less on some advertising before the holidays, but Mastercard SpendingPulse estimates consumers online spent 19.1% more from Thanksgiving through Christmas. Read the full story by Laurie Sullivan
NewsThrough December 23, the NFL took in $3.71 billion -- up from $3.58 billion a year ago, according to iSpot.tv. Read the full story by Wayne Friedman
NewsDeloitte predicts that even more leagues and teams will be created in 2019. Traditional sports players - team owners and leagues - will expand their investment in their digital analogues. … Read the full story by Alex Weprin
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It was two hours past midnight, now 2019, and the CEO of the biggest social media company in the world was sitting quietly at home, staring into the fire. Read the full story by Maarten Albarda
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End-of-the-year results for highest broadcast late-night TV viewing continue to show CBS' "Late Show" and NBC's "Tonight" leading in total yearly national ad revenue at $1.1 billion. Read the full story by Wayne Friedman
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For people who work in TV advertising, the next five years are bound to be bumpy -- but not because everyone is cutting the cord. Read the full story by Dave Morgan
CommentaryConsumers want smart features that are easy to understand and an efficient addition to their everyday household tasks. Read the full story by Chuck Martin
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Ad tech has been filled with me-too companies and those living off their funding for far too long. Read the full story by Cory Treffiletti
