PTC praises MSNBC
The Parents Television Council says that MSNBC host Joe Scarborough did a rare thing – he apologized profusely for an on-air indiscretion that sent...
NBC and Fox team up in local news
Beginning in Philadelphia in January and then expanding to other markets, NBC Local Media and the Fox Television Stations are teaming up to share local news gathering resources. But while they’ll have
Comedy Central to shoot two pilots
Comedy Central has commenced production on two new pilots, it was announced today by Lauren Corrao, president, original programming and development. The pilots are...
A&E ordered to flip over $4 million
A federal jury in Charleston, SC has awarded $4 million in damages to “Flip This House” creator Richard Davis. A&E is expected to appeal...
NBC breaks a new record
We’re talking about the type of record normally associated with radio – a new song. NFL fans will be treated to new music from...
BCS Championship may leave broadcast TV
ESPN is reportedly trying to outbid Fox and take the Bowl Championship Series (BCS) which crowns the #1 college football team to cable, beginning...
Election night strong for cable
Cable/satellite networks put an unusually strong tally of nine shows in the top 100 for the lucrative 18-49 demo in week seven of the...
ACA calls for quiet
The FCC is reportedly planning to investigate the possibility of a so-called quiet period in retransmission negotiations between broadcasters and cablers. NAB has offered...
Study lambastes commercial kidvid
Children Now has a report out on educational/informational programming, and they start right out by claiming the E/I initials would more accurately stand for...
Old favorites returning next month
When it comes to reruns, these have aired quite a few times already, but still register strong ratings. So, get ready for a dose...
Gannett cut by Moody’s
Moody’s Investors Service has downgraded the senior debt rating of Gannett Company. The emphasis, of course, was on declining ad sales in the newspaper...
TVB cuts estimates for 2009
For only the second time, the Television Bureau of Advertising (TVB) has reissued its annual revenue forecast for the industry. The economy has deteriorated so much since the initial 2009 forecast
Election week ratings strong for CBS, ABC & NBC
A little something for nearly everyone. CBS had the two most-watched shows and claimed the Households rating crown, while ABC and NBC tied for...
NTIA coupon penetration increasing
We’re talking penetration of households at risk of losing television reception on 2/17/09 – those with an analog receiver and without an MVPD subscription. NTIA says 62% of such homes have applied
NBC goes full season with “Life”
NBC will pick up nine additional episodes of Universal Media Studios’ sophomore drama "Life" (Wednesdays, 9p.m. ET), giving the series a full-season order for...