TVBlog
by David Goetzl
The NBC morning show asked Friday at what point CBS becomes an "enabler" in Charlie Sheen's troubling behavior. Both an addiction expert and author of a book on crisis communications, … Read the whole story
by Wayne Friedman
The NFL isn't the only sport to crow about higher ratings and revenue -- the NHL has lifted its key business numbers, as well … Read the whole story
by David Goetzl
Audi will join the traffic jam of car ads in the Super Bowl with a spot looking to further position itself as a luxury … 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
With the big tax return selling season here, Turbo Tax decided to go big in getting awareness with one major effort: The software company … 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
After TNT offered a NASCAR race in 3D last summer that aired on DirecTV, the satellite operator will carry two racing specials in 3D … Read the whole story
by Wayne Friedman
Long an also-ran on Thursday night, Fox has made up for it in the last two weeks -- big time. That little show "American … Read the whole story
COMMENTARY
by Jack Loechner, Staff Writer
According to SideReel, an independent Web TV destination with a base of more than 10 million monthly unique users, 40% of respondents had connected … Read the whole story
COMMENTARY
by Don Seaman, Featured Contributor
Here's an American reality for you: We expect commercialization. Sponsorships make the wheels go 'round (just ask NASCAR). We're OK with this, as long … Read the whole story
COMMENTARY
by Wayne Friedman, Staff Writer
Pushed around by the still-hot media commodity that is Netflix, the rumblings are that Hulu needs to step up its game by moving more … 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