Interest group takes on MSNBC over ad rejection
Revere America, a public interest group headed by former New York Governor George Pataki (R) which tries to promote freedom and a free market, attempted to place an add opposing health care reform on cable news network ... RBR-TVBR observation: We’ve seen this go the other way. If the content of the ad is lawful (not indecent, not inflammatory), we believe it should be run.
SCOTUS strikes down law banning cruel animal videos
A strong 8-1 majority of Supreme Court justices nixed a 1999 law banning videos that depict cruelty to animals on First Amendment grounds. The...
NBC renews “Parenthood” for 2010-11 season
NBC has renewed its new mid-season drama “Parenthood” (Tuesdays, 10-11 p.m. ET) for the 2010-11 season. The announcement was made by Angela Bromstad, President,...
DIY builds 2010 programming lineup
DIY Network, the destination for home improvement, announced its lineup of 17 new series slated to premiere this year. The new slate features programs...
Moody’s gives Allbritton an upgrade
Moody's Investors Service upgraded the corporate family rating (CFR) and default rating of Allbritton Communications Company to B2 from the previous B3, as it...
President Obama to introduce “America” series on History (video)
President Barack Obama will introduce “America The Story of US,” (see video) a new 12-hour series on History, sharing reflections on the spirit and resilience that continue to shape our country. America The Story of US, the largest programming event the network has ever undertaken, tells the extraordinary story
Report: TV stations growing web business faster than newspapers
Web sales growth at broadcast TV stations outpaced newspapers in 2009 as broadcasters gained ground against their principal in-market competitors
NBC make solid move, picks up ‘Parenthood’ for '10-11 Season
NBC has renewed its new mid-season drama “Parenthood” (Tuesdays, 10-11 p.m. ET) for the 2010-11 season. The announcement was made today by Angela Bromstad,...
TeleFutura’s primetime increases over Telemundo
TeleFutura’s Primetime Increases +24% Among Total Viewers 2+; Network Continues to Generate More Nightly Wins Over Telemundo in the current 2009/2010 Season. NPM Broadcast Prime...
Univision #1 network in America on Friday night
Among adults 18-34 and adults 18-49. NPM Broadcast Prime Univision Highlights Week of 04/12/10.Univision was the #1 network on Friday in overall prime with...
CBS and Fox celebrate ratings again
“Dancing With the Stars” on ABC was the week’s most watched show on television, but CBS was the victor overall in the Household ratings,...
CBS weekly winning streak goes 6 in a row w/ viewers
CBS placed first in viewers for the sixth consecutive week and also scored its sixth straight Sunday win in all measures behind THE 45TH...
Fisher-Price, SOMOSTV partner for programming
Fisher-Price and SOMOSTV (Spanish language pay TV producer and distributor) reached an agreement to broadcast Fisher-Price's Little People content for the newly launched preschoolers...
Minnesota Vikings and KARE 11 expand partnership
The Minnesota Vikings have agreed on a two-year television partnership with Twin Cities NBC affiliate KARE 11 to become the new "Home of Vikings...
ABC Monday’s is most watched 5th week in a row
ABC is Monday’s Most-Watched Net for the 5th Week in a Row and for the 4th Time in 5 Weeks Among Adults 18-49. ABC’s...