Comcast gets a credit upgrade
Even in this recession, cable giant Comcast is paying down debt and improving its balance sheet. Moody’s Investors Service has rewarded Comcast by upgrading some of its credit ratings
Is rural America a DTV dead zone?
The transition to digital television has progressed to the point where only about 3% of US households are completely unprepared for the switch. But a report notes that for many in rural areas getting analog
ABC orders “Copper”
ABC has ordered 13 episodes of E1 Entertainment’s original drama series, “Copper,” which will air in conjunction with Canwest Global in Canada.“Copper” is a...
ABC announces early season pick-ups
The early pick-ups for the 09-10 season include “America’s Funniest Home Videos,” “The Bachelor,” “Brothers & Sisters,” “Dancing with the Stars,” “Desperate Housewives,” “Extreme...
Week 30: Broadcast 94, Cable/Satellite 6
Up from last week's showing of only two ad-supported subscription TV networks making it into the top 100 for the 18-49 demo, the most...
Multitasking opportunity for TV
A new study is out that shows an increasing number of people are surfing the internet while they’re also watching television during prime time....
NBC brings superstar lineup to sweeps
NBC has a super sweeps lineup in April and May with live season finale episodes of its hit reality series “The Biggest Loser: Couples” and “The Celebrity Apprentice” as well as a special season finale
DISH Network introduces DISH Earth Channel
DISH Network announced the launch of DISH Earth, a channel exclusively available to DISH Network customers, offering dramatic live views of Earth 24 hours...
Week 30: Broadcast 94, Cable/Satellite 6
Up from last week’s showing of only two ad-supported subscription TV networks making it into the top 100 for the 18-49 demo, the most...
Kellogg nailed for maxi statement on Mini Wheat
The Kellogg Company took to the national’s television airwaves to claim that its Frosted Mini-Wheat cereal was “clinically shown to improve kids’ attentiveness by...
Opportunities seen in reinventing television
Changing the relationships between local TV stations and their networks and with cable operators were among the options discussed In Las Vegas
Mobile DTV is the hot topic in Las Vegas
Television broadcasters and device manufacturers spelled out rapid deployment plans for mobile video at a Monday morning session of the NAB Show
Raycom poised to e-rope in audience
Television group owner Raycom is planning to use the internet to stay in touch with its loyal viewers throughout the day via emailed digests...
Dish Network renews with ION Television
ION Media Networks announced that Dish Network Corporation will extend distribution of ION Television on Dish’s most broadly distributed programming tier. Starting this month,...
Broadcasters target DC for mobile TV showcase
At NAB this week, the Open Mobile Video Coalition (OMVC), an alliance of U.S. broadcasters dedicated to accelerating the development of Mobile Digital Television...