TVBlog
by David Goetzl
As the oft-nauseating frisson about Super Bowl ads is maybe two weeks away, it's hard to recall a spot having more of an impact than the Snickers gambit last year. … Read the whole story
by David Goetzl
A top Comcast executive is "gratified" by FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski's recommended proposal to clear its joint venture with NBC Universal. A full vote … Read the whole story
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by Joe Mandese
Nielsen Wednesday began offering clients a sneak preview of its so-called "extended screen" ratings, which will add online audience estimates to the ratings of … Read the whole story
by David Goetzl
Income levels often click with technology adoption. So it's no surprise that homes with DVRs have an upscale profile. Nielsen research shows adults in … Read the whole story
by Aaron Baar
"So much has changed about the fan experience in the 21st century and, everything being instantaneous, we really wanted to use that as being … Read the whole story
by David Goetzl
On the backs of shows such as "Jersey Shore" and "Teen Mom," MTV said it will end 2010 with 16% higher ratings in its … Read the whole story
by Laurie Sullivan
The National Hockey League and NBC Sports Thursday unveiled a campaign that integrates Facebook, Twitter and national television on the New Year's Day broadcast … Read the whole story
by Fern Siegel
Sony Pictures Television kicked off its online platform for Latin America, which lets advertisers integrate their products into video content offered by SPT's cable … Read the whole story
by David Goetzl
A solid majority of U.S. homes now have an HD set, which is up from just 12% five years ago. The Leichtman Research Group … Read the whole story
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by Mark Walsh
Newspapers surpassed broadcasters for the first time in the third quarter in total video minutes streamed and the number of video titles uploaded, according … Read the whole story
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by Gavin O'Malley
To expand its entertainment services, digital entertainment company Rovi Corporation plans to acquire Sonic Solutions. The proposed acquisition of Sonic has an enterprise value … Read the whole story
COMMENTARY
by Jack Loechner, Staff Writer
A new survey measuring consumer behaviors and attitudes toward Video on Demand (VOD) by Avail-TVN, conducted by Frank N. Magid Associates, finds that nearly … Read the whole story
COMMENTARY
by Joe Mandese
Here's a disclaimer I've had to make far too many times during my 30-year career covering media, especially television: I am not a researcher. … Read the whole story
COMMENTARY
by David Goetzl
Best Buy has indicated that sales of 3D TVs aren't exactly moving at warp speed. Will Toshiba change things with its new model that … Read the whole story