TVBlog
by David Goetzl
A group that might have at least slowed government approval of the proposed Nielsen-Arbitron merger through loud defiance signaled it will not stand in the way. The Association of National … Read the whole story
by Karlene Lukovitz
From now until May 4, consumers can vote each day for their favorite finalist flavor on the Lay's Facebook page, via Twitter using the … Read the whole story
by Wayne Friedman
NBCUniversal's video game/technology network G4 will become the Esquire Network, in partnership with Hearst Magazines' brand of the same name. The young male focus … Read the whole story
by Wayne Friedman
Fox is now more heavily promoting its second-screen app Fox Now. Long-term, it will also have access to full-length TV episodes. The mobile app … Read the whole story
by Gavin O'Malley
As part of a new distribution deal with Amazon.com, CBS has some interesting plans for "Under the Dome" when it debuts on June 24. … Read the whole story
by David Goetzl
Peter Lazarus, who spent nine years at NBCUniversal and headed up Olympic sales, is rejoining the company in a top cable sales role. As … Read the whole story
by Wayne Friedman
Just after debuting "House of Cards," an original series targeted to adults this month, Netflix will do the same later this year for kids, … Read the whole story
by Steve McClellan
The U.S. is ranked 12th in the world by adoption of new media technology. Smartphone penetration across the world's top 19 digital markets will … Read the whole story
by David Goetzl
Dish Network said it would launch a multimedia campaign backing its controversial Hopper DVR service that refers to the AutoHop ad-skipping feature. The company … Read the whole story
COMMENTARY
by Wayne Friedman, Staff Writer
Looking for water-cooler TV programs? First, find the water cooler and all that goes with it. If you are working from home more these … Read the whole story
COMMENTARY
by Wayne Friedman, Staff Writer
Down-market or upmarket? For a new network, just make sure you don't aim too much at a niche market. NBCUniversal's G4, which was geared … Read the whole story