by Wayne Friedman
Looking to push the focus to the "primary" screen, Dish Network has started a social media app connected to its Hopper DVR unit. The … Read the whole story
by Wayne Friedman
Jay Rasulo, senior executive vice president/CFO of Walt Disney Co., is confident of ESPN's No. 1 status and makes short shrift of rivals: "People … Read the whole story
by Wayne Friedman
Looking to amp up its summer TV brand awareness -- which will extend until the fall -- CBS has started up a promo featuring … Read the whole story
by David Goetzl
Netflix Chief Content Officer Ted Sarandos suggested Thursday that networks may be launching more serial dramas, partly because his company offers a new compensation … Read the whole story
by David Goetzl
Hearst has joined a $60 million venture-capital round backing Roku, the company that facilitates online streaming to TV screens. The media company with magazines … Read the whole story
by Erik Sass
U.S. media companies are muscling up with original content to reach the rapidly growing Hispanic audience, including new offerings in key verticals like news, … Read the whole story
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by Joe Mandese
Local TV, radio and newspaper Web site ad network operator WorldNow has signed an exclusive three-year agreement with Shareablee to provide "social analytics" to … Read the whole story
COMMENTARY
by Wayne Friedman, Staff Writer
More than ever now, TV executives believe the current viewing/usage metrics don't accurately reflect the value of their content -- not just to potential … Read the whole story
COMMENTARY
by Eric Korsh
Everything old is new again. In video, I see two reemerging trends of old staples: arcing scripted series and live programming. And this movement … Read the whole story
COMMENTARY
by Wayne Friedman, Staff Writer
Looking for that TV grand vision? Apple is -- but are consumers? Maybe they just want a cheap $8 a month over-the-top TV service. Read the whole story
COMMENTARY
by Erik Sass, Staff Writer
Media types have been geekily excited for some time about the "second screen" phenomenon, in which viewers use a computer or mobile device to … Read the whole story
COMMENTARY
by Charlene Weisler, Op-Ed Contributor
Although Bill Abbott started his career as a buyer at an agency, he soon moved into research, where he honed his strong analytical skills, … Read the whole story