TVBlog
by Adam Buckman, Featured Columnist
The "mystique" of TV news just got tarnished as Bravo's Andy Cohen got the interview everyone else wanted and conducted it as well as anyone. The results were seen partially … Read the whole story
by Joe Mandese
Days after announcing it will use Rentrak as its "local TV currency," Publicis' Zenith Media unit now says it is only a test that … Read the whole story
by Wayne Friedman
Time Warner's Turner Broadcasting System is making some big cutbacks with its staff. About 10% of its worldwide workforce -- around 1,475 positions out … Read the whole story
by Wayne Friedman
Although broadcast TV networks are pushing other rating metrics to show off big performances of their shows, live program-plus-same-day TV ratings are still important, … Read the whole story
by Wayne Friedman
North American sports business media right revenues will continue to soar -- at a faster rate than gate revenue, sponsorship, and merchandising -- in … Read the whole story
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by P.J. Bednarski
Viacom executive Dermot McCormack will join AOL as its president of video and studios, replacing Ran Harnevo, who is leaving, but will remain as … Read the whole story
by Larissa Faw
The Atlantic City Alliance is revising its tactics by launching a $1 million fall campaign aimed at Philadelphia residents that focuses on entertainment, shopping, … Read the whole story
COMMENTARY
by Wayne Friedman, Staff Writer
The modern media ecosystem continues to be one where consumers ask, "What have you done for me lately?" Media executives, meanwhile, continue talking about … Read the whole story
COMMENTARY
by Steve Smith, Staff Writer
A half century TV tradition of Saturday morning cartoons came to an end this season. Kids have better things to do with their TV … Read the whole story
COMMENTARY
by Ashish Mistry
As Amazon continues to expand beyond being the Internet's largest purveyor of "things," and grow its media empire (through original programming; original hardware - … Read the whole story
COMMENTARY
by Katie Meier
The Las Vegas experiment-cum-startup-utopia known as the Downtown Project got more than its share of press last week. It went kaput, depending on whom … Read the whole story
COMMENTARY
by John Rowady, Op-Ed Contributor
With the NFL in full swing and post-season baseball heating up, consider this your friendly reminder that the NHL season returns tomorrow. After suffering … Read the whole story