TVBlog
by David Goetzl
Cable operators continue to develop killer technology, while even if cord-cutting takes off, their broadband business will be a buffer. Netflix runs on their pipes, right? Meanwhile, Jeff Zucker's
vision … Read the whole story
by Wayne Friedman
Almost a month removed from the first TV upfront deals between media agencies and television networks, two of the bigger players still haven't come … Read the whole story
by David Goetzl
Young Broadcasting, which has 10 stations and emerged from bankruptcy last year, is open to an acquisition for perhaps $350 million. The sellers believe … Read the whole story
by Wayne Friedman
Internet-connected television sets have been growing fast, and by the end of the year -- for the first time -- there will be more … Read the whole story
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by Thom Forbes
All the recent activity at Kraft Foods finally caught my fancy this morning, quite a few days later and many dollars shorter than it … Read the whole story
by David Goetzl
NBC should begin receiving retrans payments for its 10-owned stations in 2013, which should have Comcast paying itself handsomely. Comcast delivers the NBC-owned stations … Read the whole story
by Karlene Lukovitz
The #1 red soda brand Big Red is returning to TV for the first time in more than 25 years, as part of a … Read the whole story
by David Goetzl
As prices drop, nearly a quarter of U.S. homes are projected to have a 3D-capable set by 2015, according to SNL Kagan. The projected … Read the whole story
by Wayne Friedman
A trend that started a few months ago, pegs Comedy Central's "The Daily Show With Jon Stewart" just over NBC's "The Tonight Show" among … Read the whole story
by Fern Siegel
Expected since spring, AMC Networks has officially spun off from Cablevision, now a separate public company trading on Nasdaq. Formerly Rainbow Media Holdings, AMC … Read the whole story
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by Wayne Friedman
With Glenn Beck's show ending this month, Fox News will start up "The Five," an ensemble opinion show featuring revolving hosts, hoping to draw … Read the whole story
COMMENTARY
by Ed Martin
Given the high caliber of so many scripted drama series on basic cable these days, it may be asking too much for the press … Read the whole story
COMMENTARY
by Wayne Friedman, Staff Writer
Is it me -- or are a lot more TV opinion-makers apologizing and/or getting suspended for off-the-cuff remarks or other bad activity? Read the whole story
COMMENTARY
by Steve Smith, Staff Writer
If TMZ focused on any other category but celebrity gossip, I imagine its leader Harvey Levin would be an even bigger emblem of digital … Read the whole story
COMMENTARY
by Dave Morgan, Featured Contributor
In a meeting last week, I was asked to explain why I am neither a believer nor proponent of true one-to-one marketing. The truth … Read the whole story
COMMENTARY
by Jane Clarke
tSTB data, with its larger footprint and second by second capability, holds great opportunity for those advertisers who want to better target specific consumer … Read the whole story
COMMENTARY
by Wayne Friedman, Staff Writer
What hurts a TV brand most? Not the obvious. NBC News' different entities were not affected by what everyone seemed to think would affect … Read the whole story
COMMENTARY
by Charlene Weisler, Op-Ed Contributor
So far June has been a month full of industry conferences, starting with Tablet Revolution, followed by Mitch Oscar's MPG Collaborative Alliance, Video, Mobile … Read the whole story
COMMENTARY
by Mike Sullivan
Online video viewership is reaching new highs each month, presenting a perfect opportunity for media buyers to tap into the massive video audience. New … Read the whole story