by Wayne Friedman on Jun 9, 12:30 PM
Two-and-a-half years are all you really get in the TV news business--especially if you are in a distant third place. You also need to take more deep bows, occasionally.
by Wayne Friedman on Jun 8, 1:00 PM
Indecency fines are more costly now--will advertisers be financially happier?
by Wayne Friedman on Jun 7, 1:16 PM
It's a TV show that isn't supposed to be turned off--and there should be a law.
by Wayne Friedman on Jun 6, 1:02 PM
This much is true: fewer millions will be spent in TV's advertising upfront market this year. But with billions still spent in a short time frame--like a scheduled tsunami--this clout, combined with speed, means the upfront will be around for some time to come.
by Wayne Friedman on Jun 5, 12:49 PM
We control the TV set. We control the DVR. Now Cablevision says there's another way....
by Wayne Friedman on Jun 2, 2:00 PM
"Peace out, homies," could be the new ending signature message of "CBS Evening News" when Katie Couric takes the chair in the fall.
by Wayne Friedman on Jun 1, 1:15 PM
Summertime is the happy time for network TV accountants--a time for financially prudent moves....
by Wayne Friedman on May 31, 12:45 PM
Les Moonves thinks I can do without the Food Network. He's dead wrong. I have no idea how to put together herb-crusted salmon fillets with pistou.
by Wayne Friedman on May 30, 2:45 PM
When it comes to the Federal Communications Commission, educating one's business sense is only one broken rule away.
by Wayne Friedman on May 29, 2:00 PM
Check for indecency in indecency news story headlines. "FCC Smut Complaints Sextuple in 1Q" said BroadcastingCable.com on Friday.