by Wayne Friedman on Mar 30, 10:06 AM
The return of "Roseanne" -- which got top results from critics -- raises eyebrows. Will it raise network programming expectations?
by Wayne Friedman on Mar 29, 9:00 AM
The coming model of new TV network services will not include every single TV brand. TV networks have to make up money in different ways. That means less commercials, but perhaps higher prices for marketers looking for a clearer advertising environment, as well as new, advanced advertising/branded entertainment opportunities.
by Wayne Friedman on Mar 28, 9:00 AM
New streaming apps may ultimately have a major effect because TV consumers could get exactly what they want: an a la carte selection of networks.
by Wayne Friedman on Mar 27, 9:00 AM
When Blockbuster began losing revenue in 2000, Netflix CEO Reed Hastings approached Blockbuster CEO John Antioco about buying the company. Fast forward: Blockbuster is history; Netflix is soaring.
by Wayne Friedman on Mar 26, 9:00 AM
Facebook has some 240 million U.S. monthly users, and some 2.2 billion worldwide, making it an easy target for governmental regulators worldwide. That's especially true in light of the Cambridge Analytica scandal.
by Wayne Friedman on Mar 23, 9:00 AM
Most TV networks offer daytime/early-evening regular news reporting. And then we have prime time, which is loaded opinion -- and maybe not much else.
by Wayne Friedman on Mar 22, 9:00 AM
Focusing on just one area of media -- local TV stations -- is what got many traditional media owners in trouble in the first place. Unfortunately, the bigger media world continues to grow wildly.
by Wayne Friedman on Mar 21, 7:00 AM
A state bill in California wants to push public schools to teach students how to identify fake news -- as well as understanding growing digital citizenship and media literacy.
by Wayne Friedman on Mar 20, 9:00 AM
In a public notice last Thursday, the Department of Homeland Security sent out warnings of "Russian Government Cyber Activity." But what if a TV network was being compromised?
by Wayne Friedman on Mar 19, 9:00 AM
Since the 2016 election, TV news networks have been the rare growth area -- in viewership and advertising.