TVBlog
by David Goetzl
Last week, ESPN executive David Preschlack testified the "most favored nation (MFN)" provisions of contracts between distributors and programmers are "intended to be very specific." Yet, a 2005
agreement hammered … Read the whole story
by Wayne Friedman
Cablevision Systems filed an major antitrust lawsuit today against Viacom, saying the big TV network group has forced the Long Island, N.Y.-based cable operator … Read the whole story
by Wayne Friedman
TiVo's revenues climbed to nearly $89 million from $66 million in the fourth quarter of 2013. In its service and technology area, the company's … Read the whole story
by Aaron Baar
According to a survey by digital entertainment company Rovi, people in Italy, Spain and the U.S. had the highest streaming frequencies -- with 73%, … Read the whole story
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by David Goetzl
Netflix faces growing competition from on-demand streaming businesses such as Amazon and Hulu, but CEO Reed Hastings believes those mark only one principal challenge. Read the whole story
COMMENTARY
by Wayne Friedman, Staff Writer
For TV executives, looking for an extra 2% in the short term might mean sacrificing 50% in the long term. Right now, says Needham … Read the whole story
COMMENTARY
by P.J. Bednarski, Staff Writer
A study confirms that yes, younger consumers are apparently racing away from the TV to smartphones and tablets. But you know what? Older consumers … Read the whole story
COMMENTARY
by Charlene Weisler, Op-Ed Contributor
Mike Saxon, SVP Advanced Media at Symphony Advanced Media (SymphonyAM), is an advertising effectiveness maven. His background includes stints at Nielsen//NetRatings, AIG and Harris … Read the whole story
COMMENTARY
by Wayne Friedman, Staff Writer
After 14 years, the music industry has finally got it right. For the first time since 1999, music industry revenues are up.Lessons learned here … Read the whole story