Trying to Google up some white space
We have repeatedly questioned the wisdom of even playing around with white spaces at this point in the DTV transition. This time, we’ll let Donovan make the point.
Bidding battle narrows for Weather Channel
According to the Wall Street Journal, Time Warner and a partnership of NBC Universal and Blackstone Group are the leading bidders for the Weather...
Claiming the #1 crown
With the May sweep Nielsen numbers in, WABC-TV New York, the ABC flagship, is laying claim to being the #1 station in the nation...
Vicky’s show will return
CBS announced that the sometimes controversial “Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show” will return to the Eye network this fall. This year's show will take place...
NBC reveals Fall premiere dates
NBC unveiled the Fall 2008 series premiere dates for new programs and returning favorites including a three hour launch of the hit drama "Heroes" on Monday, 9/22.
Dismal April for Media General
Citing the “continued deep recession in Florida,” Media General CEO Marshall Morton reported that publishing revenues were down 14.3% in April to $44.9 million....
Grammys set for February 8th
The 51st Annual Grammy Awards return to the Staples Center in Los Angeles in February. CBS and The Recording Academy announced that the event...
Spanish network folds its tent
The Houston Chronicle reports that Houston-based Latin America TV (LAT TV) has ceased operations and laid off nearly all of its 65-person staff. The...
Week 34: Broadcast nets claim 96 of top 100
For the 34th week of the 2007-2008 television season – the last full week, in fact, of the official season – broadcast networks had...
Time Warner sets cable split
Less than a month ago Time Warner CEO Jeff Bewkes said Time Warner Cable was going to be separated from the mother ship and...
Fuse becomes TV Partner of 2008 Bonnaroo
Fuse, the national music television network, has signed a three-year agreement with the Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival, to become the exclusive television partner...
OpenTV signs with NBC Universal
OpenTV, a provider of solutions for the delivery of advanced television and advanced ad services, announced NBC Universal has selected the OpenTV Participate solution...
“Idol” leads going into the home stretch
Once again, “American Idol” topped the ratings for the week and powered Fox to another easy win in the key 18-49 demo. ABC was...
Fox finds a Hole in its schedule
In an attempt to find a new twist to the reality TV genre, Fox has ordered 13 hours of “Hole in the Wall” from...
TV, publishing both down for Gannett
April was a down month across the board for Gannett Company. Broadcasting revenues fell 4.3% to $74.2 million and the much, much larger newspaper...