WNBC NY to dump 5PM News for “LX New York”
In an effort to reach new audiences available in the early evenings, WNBC has unveiled plans for LX New York, a one-hour daily information, lifestyle and entertainment show on 9/14, replacing
Reruns win Monday for CBS
"Two and a Half Men" was the most watched show as scripted reruns gave CBS a victory over ABC's reality line-up.Monday Overnight Nielsen ratingsRatings/ShareAdults...
FCC releases consumer DTV advisory
People having difficulty picking up off air signals may have a simple fix at their fingertips, and the FCC has a step-by-step guide out...
Pressing a case for extreme move-ins
It is a common practice for crafty broadcasters to take a station on the fringes of a market and find a way to edge it closer to an established, rated market – preferably with full coverage of
FCC offers DTV details
The FCC’s call center has handled 900K telephone calls since 6/8/09, peaking on DTV Day 6/12 and diminishing steadily since. On that key Friday,...
Nielsen and Digimarc launch two joint ventures
Digital technology company Digimarc Corporation announced that it has modified its patent licensing agreement with The Nielsen Company and that the two companies are...
Fire David Letterman Rally today
Activists are keeping pressure on CBS and David Letterman following his recent comments about Alaska Governor Sarah Palin and her daughter. A “Fire David Letterman Rally” is planned for today (6/16)
CBS wants a lot more of “I Get That a Lot”
The hidden camera special “I Get That a Lot” was a hit for CBS on April Fool’s Day, so the network has ordered up...
Fox sets Fall Premiere dates
FOX has set the fall premiere dates for its new and returning series. The 2009-2010 season will kick off Wednesday, 9/16 with the sixth season premiere of So You Think You Can Dance (8:00-9:00 PM
Obama books ABC for next chat with nation
Widespread reports let the word get out that the big four networks were starting to become frustrated with the frequent requests for large blocks...
Lakers and ABC win
The final game of the NBA Finals carried ABC to an easy win in Sunday primetime, although the 4th win by the LA Lakers...
DTV transition nearly a nonevent
The airwaves and newspapers were not filled with DTV horror stories this weekend, a rousing tribute to the successful accomplishment of the biggest technical paradigm change in US history. Interested
Rose Bowl moving to ESPN
Disney has exercised its option and will move the Rose Bowl from ABC to ESPN, beginning in 2011. That will put all of the...
TV revenues fell in Q1
OK, you probably knew that, but the Television Bureau of Advertising (TVB) has now quantified the decline. Total broadcast television revenues fell 11.9% for Q1, with station spot sales down 27.6%
MAGNA issues 2009 Primetime Preview
Steve Sternberg, MAGNA’s EVP Audience Analysis, says, the launch of the new primetime television season is still three months away. Repeats and reality are