Multi-Ethnic coalition hands out Bs
In its ninth annual report on television’s portrayal of minorities, the Multi-Ethnic Media Coalition handed out nothing but B+’s and B’s to the big...
25% fretting about post-DTV reception
A new poll out from Rasmussen reveals that a quarter of US citizens are at least somewhat concerned about the fate of their television...
Hallmark Channel, Google TV to form advertising deal
Hallmark Channel and Google announced a strategic agreement to offer advertisers access to family-friendly programming through the Google TV Ads program. Advertisers will now...
“Dancing” finale tops the week
ABC’s “Dancing With the Stars” claimed the top two spots for TV viewership last week as the reality competition show crowned its latest celebrity...
The CW announces midseason lineup
The CW Network has set its midseason schedule, featuring new episodes of its scripted series and the premiere of the scare-fest reality series “13...
New “Pinocchio” coming to Ion
The well-known story of “Pinocchio,” the wooden puppet who becomes a real boy, is back in a new incarnation. The US premier of the...
CBS outernet takes DTV message out-of-home
DTV spots a half and a quarter minute in length are going to be run on airlines, in grocery stores, and in other places,...
Mega TV reups with WBWP in West Palm
Spanish Broadcasting System announced that Mega TV has renewed its affiliation agreement with WBWP Channel 57 in West Palm Beach. Channel 57 will continue...
Disney Channel orders additional episodes
Disney Channel has ordered additional episodes for the third season of its top-ranked live action hit series, "Hannah Montana," and a second season of...
SAG and studios firing accusations at each other
AMPTP bought a full page ad in the Los Angeles Times for a letter, signed by major studio CEOs, taking the Screen Actors Guild...
Week 9: Broadcast 95, Cable/Satellite 5
Sports was again the great equalizer in the latest week of the television season, with the single cable/satellite entry in the top 10 for...
New Christmas classic sets debut
You know this one is going to be around for many years to come. Adding to the repertoire of Christmas shows which get annual...
Fox News Channel to debut Glenn Beck on 1/19
FOX News Channel (FNC) will launch new host Glenn Beck’s self titled program on Monday, January 19th at 5pm. This hour long show will...
CBS unveils midseason schedule
CBS announced mid-season schedule changes that include the return of the drama Flashpoint, the premiere of the mystery event Harper’s island, the debut of the new game show Game Show in My
Mobile video candidate standard adopted
The US television industry is on the fast track to implement mobile video in 2009. The Advanced Television Systems Committee (ATSC) has adopted a...