Media Bureau Chief discusses FCC retrans role
Discussing the Sinclair/Mediacom negotiations, FCC Media Bureau Chief William T. Lake described the FCC’s role as “circumscribed.” About all it can do
TWC, Fox reach a settlement
The showdown between News Corp.’s Fox Television Group and Time Warner Cable is over. The two companies have agreed terms on retransmission fees, avoiding disruption of service for
Scripps and Cablevision locked in Food Net fight
Two popular basic cable networks owned by Scripps Networks, Food Network and HGTV, have been removed from Cablevision systems in New York City
‘Dick Clark Rocks New Year’s Eve’ – Over all look at telecasts
In Late-Night Metered-Market Household Averages for New Year's Eve: Last night's 5.2 household rating, 12 share in the 56 markets metered by Nielsen is...
LG introduces “rugged” mobile DTV receiver
Certified to comply with mobile DTV technology now being deployed by US broadcasters, LG Electronics is introducing the industry's first portable, battery-operated mobile DTV,...
Sinclair/Mediacom extend; TWC looks for cool-off
The retransmission negotiations between cable operator Mediacom and the Sinclair Broadcast Group have been extended until 1/8/10, assuring that viewers
News Corp: No deal likely
News Corp. said on Wednesday (12/20) that it was doubtful that it would sign a new distribution contract with Time Warner Cable by Thursday...
NFL on CBS week 17: Outlook from Bill Cowher & Phil Simms
THE NFL ON CBS: WEEK 17 (SUNDAY, JAN. 3) AUDIBLES WITH LEAD "NFL ON CBS" GAME ANALYST PHIL SIMMS AND "NFL TODAY" STUDIO ANALYST...
TWC offers arbitration to Fox, agrees with Raycom
Time Warner Cable is bringing John Kerry (D-MA) into its dispute with Fox Television O&Os over retransmission fees, and in an attempt to keep...
FOX claims 4th Qtr, besting CBS in younger demos
FOX CLAIMS 4th QUARTER VICTORY FOR FIRST TIME IN NETWORK’S HISTORYBests CBS by +6% In Adult Demo To Rank No. 1, Gains +14% Year...
SOAPnet Sets All Time High Viewing Records in Prime in 2009
Growing its Audience for the 8th Consecutive Year in Prime, 2009 Ranks as SOAPnet’s Most-Watched Year Ever in Total Viewers2009 Stands as SOAPnet’s Most-Watched...
‘Phineas and Ferb’ push Disney XD in ratings success 2009
Ratings Highlights for 2009 -- Final National Ratings. Disney XD Delivers Record-Setting Year in 2009.2009 is Disney XD’s Most-Watched Year on Record in Prime...
A First, 'ABC Family' ranks in top 10 Cable networks
2009 Ranks as ABC Family’s Most-Watched Year in Prime in Total Viewers and Across All Key 18-34, 18-49 and 12-34 Demographics.In a First, ABC...
CBS leads, NBC bleeds
On a night when no network managed to get to a 2.0 share, CBS rode an NCIS rerun and a Kennedy Center special to...
DirecTV’s new satellite launch will allow 200 HD channels
DirecTV says that their new DirecTV 12 satellite, launched 12/28 will boost their HD capacity by 50% and enable them to offer some 200...