TVBlog
by David Goetzl
It looks like networks may have some new, unexpected inventory to sell: their Twitter feeds. The Associated Press and Samsung appear to have established a template this week, where a … Read the whole story
by David Goetzl
CBS has sold out the Super Bowl with some 30-second spots going for at least $4 million -- but CEO Les Moonves is keeping … Read the whole story
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by Wayne Friedman
Roku, the streaming TV/video set-top-box maker -- and growing content provider -- has raised the bar in striking new higher-profile TV programming deals with … Read the whole story
by David Goetzl
PBS saw a massive increase in viewers for the season premiere of "Downton Abbey" on Sunday, pulling in an average of 7.9 million. The … Read the whole story
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by David Goetzl
Aereo, the service that allows users to watch local broadcast channels on mobile devices, plans to expand into 22 markets beyond its New York … Read the whole story
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by Laurie Sullivan
Microsoft released numbers Monday revealing that its NUads Xbox platform attracts 37% engagement rate. The company initially rolled out the Kinect-powered platform on the … Read the whole story
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by Amy Corr
Cannella Response Television hired Mike Heflin as senior cable media buyer and Amanda Davis as client services associate. Read the whole story
by Wayne Friedman
Kevin Reilly, chairman of entertainment for Fox Broadcasting Company, conceded the network won't lead among key 18-49 viewers by the end of the season. … Read the whole story
by Gavin O'Malley
CBS Sports said it plans to bolster the game's online coverage with several new features and add-ons. On game day, Feb. 3, CBSSports.com will … Read the whole story
by Karl Greenberg
The campaign, via Saatchi & Saatchi L.A., includes two TV ads, one of which shows the Avalon emerging from an inky vapor -- intended … Read the whole story
by Karlene Lukovitz
In the ad, Coke Zero and Coach Nick Saban and his wife, Terry Saban, salute "what's possible" through her narration of moments from the … Read the whole story
COMMENTARY
by Wayne Friedman, Staff Writer
The Consumer Electronics Show again looks to offer TV content providers and marketers a sped-up glimpse into what consumers might want in future years. … Read the whole story
COMMENTARY
by Gary Holmes
Unless NBC manages a programming miracle in the next few months, we are living through the last days of their three-decade-long "must-see TV" tradition … Read the whole story
COMMENTARY
by Steve Smith, Staff Writer
Social TV, while not entirely new, does open up the possibility of putting different viewing experiences on-demand by letting us choose the audience with … Read the whole story
COMMENTARY
by Barry Klein
Those who would take the responsibility for child discipline from parents think they are performing noble acts. They would force the replacement of menu … Read the whole story