Another day, another SSA
This time the DMA is El Paso, where the local NBC affiliate is going to see to much of the back room operation of the local CBS outlet. The managing company will be Comcorp of El Paso, licensee of NBC
Media General sees signs of improvement
As Media General reported Q3 results which were still down, but sequentially better than Q2, CEO Marshall Morton told Wall Street analysts that the...
Comedy Central signs for Sunny Philadelphia
The FX comedy series "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" is going to have a second life on Comedy Central, which has reached a multi-year...
Big night for CBS
The "NCIS," "NCIS:LA" siblings were both up on Tuesday and lead CBS to the 18-49 ratings victory, as well as being tops in viewers.Tuesday...
GSN unveils “Carnie Wilson: Unstapled”
Game Show Network announced a new original reality series, “Carnie Wilson: Unstapled,” starring game show host, singer and entertainer Carnie Wilson. Slated to premiere...
Q3 down for Media General, but not as much
Sequential improvement has been the focus of quarterly reports from some media companies – and you can add Media General to the list. Q3...
Arbitron looking to grow cable biz
Arbitron has been looking to build new revenue streams by applying its Portable People Meter (PPM) panels to other media besides radio. The company...
Oprah Winfrey books Sarah Palin
If you want to sell a book, there’s no better place than on “The Oprah Winfrey Show.” So, that will be the first stop...
Environmental concerns about ABC marketing ploy
ABC is planning a short four-episode run of a science fiction offering called “V” and has come up with a unique marketing plan. It...
White House on Fox strategy
The White House isn’t having anybody talk on the record, but an anonymous official did tell one of the inside-the-Beltway newsers that there is more to the administration’s aggressive attitude towards
CBS claims the week in ratings
The Eye Network had a big week, winning not only in the Household ratings, but claiming the 18-49 demo crown as well. “NCIS” was the most watched show, although NBC’s “Sunday Night Football” was tops
CBS shows edge baseball
CBS, with its scripted shows, managed to claim a narrow victory in 18-49 Monday from Fox, which was airing game three of the Major...
Scripps Networks go live with Pilat Media
Pilat Media, supplier of business management software solutions to the media industry, has announced that Scripps Networks has gone live using Pilat Media's IBMS...
Chernin reported to be advising Comcast on NBCU
If you’ve been sitting up nights worried that former News Corp. COO Peter Chernin was unemployed, this should put your mind at ease. Both the New York Times and Los Angeles Times report
Leno lands an Obama
No, Jay Leno is not hosting the President on his new 10PM prime time talker, but he did manage to get the First Lady...