TVBlog
by David Goetzl
The evolving nature of bedfellows and bed-foes in the entertainment ecosystem is moving at a pace faster than Xfinity Mbps. The marriages and break-ups are hard to keep up with. … Read the whole story
by Wayne Friedman
Although TV stations continue to report hefty financial gains in recent periods, broadcasters are still trading below the stock market as a whole. "The … Read the whole story
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by Joe Mandese
As far as important industry milestones go, the one announced late Tuesday by Interpublic's Magna Global unit, that DVRs are finally poised to reach … Read the whole story
by Tanya Gazdik
A spinoff of its national general market advertising campaign, "Mayhem," Allstate is introducing an effort with the antagonist "Mala Suerte," who represents unfortunate circumstances. … Read the whole story
by Wayne Friedman
Time Warner Cable registered big profit gains for its fourth quarter -- but continued fewer video subscribers. The second-biggest cable TV operator in the … Read the whole story
by Wayne Friedman
Young Super Bowl TV watchers 18-34 who have smartphones will be using them heavily during the big game. According to Lightspeed Research, 59% intend … Read the whole story
by Wayne Friedman
Healthier messaging from big fast-food and confection companies is getting women to talk to each other. A six-month analysis from the Women at NBCU … Read the whole story
by David Goetzl
A deal where Time Warner Cable serves as a sales rep for Verizon's FiOS service played at least a minor role in boosting the … Read the whole story
by David Goetzl
Canoe Ventures CEO David Verklin said that seven networks will offer advertisers an opportunity to run interactive ads in 20 million-plus cable homes in … Read the whole story
by David Goetzl
Regis Philbin said he made a mistake when he announced that he would depart the daytime talk show he co-hosts with Kelly Ripa this … Read the whole story
COMMENTARY
by Wayne Friedman, Staff Writer
Television stations and the syndication industry continue to be a steady business partnership. But could it be better? Take Hearst Broadcasting's David Barrett. He … Read the whole story
COMMENTARY
by Steve Smith, Staff Writer
Is the hit MTV series "Jersey Shore" experiencing the same breakaway success online it enjoys on cable? Fuggedaboutit! MTV reports that after dropping two … Read the whole story
COMMENTARY
by Wayne Friedman, Staff Writer
With all the sports on television, you would think TV critics, viewers and journalists would have their fill. But we all bore easily. Worse … Read the whole story