Mini-transition hailed as a success
There were no frogs or anvils raining from the skies as the 2/17/09 mini-DTV transition unfolded, but nobody at the FCC’s en banc hearing...
“Glee” to get “American Idol” boost
The new series “Glee” won’t air regularly on Fox until this fall. Nevertheless, the network is trying to hook viewers by giving the show its first airing in May – the primo spot May 19th right after the finale of “American Idol.”
Week 23: A 90/10 split
Cable/satellite networks claimed 10 of the top 100 shows for the key 18-49 demo in the latest TV week, according to the data merger...
WNBC going Nonstop
Look for NBC Local Media to launch its prototype hyper-local DTV news channel next week in New York City. The programming for “NY Nonstop”...
Star-powered push by NBC
The Peacock Network has announced its lineup for the sweep moved this year from February to March to avoid the digital TV switchover, which...
Comedy Central renews Sarah Silverman
Comedy Central has ordered a third season of the weekly series, "The Sarah Silverman Program." Season three will premiere 10 episodes in Q1 of...
CBA pressing its case in Washington
The Community Broadcasters Association is looking for relief in order to keep viable business models open for licensees of low power and Class A...
Please release me!
That’s what you might be thinking if you are an anthropomorphic converter box coupon stuck in on bureaucratic fly paper in Washington DC. Word...
Minneapolis charity looking for coupons
Public interest groups in the Twin Cities are trying to make sure nobody there is left behind during the transition to DTV – and...
ZillionTV to launch with numerous syndication companies
Through agreements with major Hollywood studios, TV networks and Visa, the ZillionTV Service will offer an extensive array of entertainment content; targeted and addressable ad opportunities
CBS dramas strong, but Idol rules the young
Fox's "American Idol" continued to steamroller the competition in the key 18-49 demo in the latest week's ratings. CBS, however, claimed the Households crown...
Univision signs retrans with DirecTV
Spanish television giant Univision Communications announced a new multi-year carriage agreement with DirecTV. The agreement covers local-to-local carriage of Univision’s O&O TV stations, along...
Converter box update
24.7M converter box coupons have been cashed in, and about 15.65M have expired. The one thing that hasn’t expired is demand, which continues to...
FCC DTV panel named
We reported that the FCC’s March Open Meeting will follow the same all-DTV, all-the-time format as the February meeting, and now we know who...
NBC Universal Domestic TV to rep Litton Entertainment
NBC Universal Domestic Television Distribution will represent the majority of Litton Entertainment's nationally syndicated ad inventory for the upcoming 2009-2010 TV season. Weekly series...