IBM scores DTV coupon contract
The National Telecommunications and Information Administration has inked IBM for just under 120M to get the digital-to-analog converter box coupon program under way. IBM...
Westwood sets NFL kickoff
With its exclusive national radio rights to the NFL, Westwood One is set to air 57 "primetime" games in the 2007-2008 season, featuring the...
CBS knows the Rules
CBS Sports is debuting a web-interactive television quiz show, "Rules of the Game." Viewers will be invited to log on at GolfDigest.com and play...
The Summer of Judy continues
"Judge Judy" has been a real ratings power house in syndicated TV this summer. Once again, she is #1, according to the Syndicated Network...
Ion does deal to air CBS' "48 Hours"
Ion Media Networks announced a multi-year acquisition deal with CBS Television Distribution to air "48 Hours" on its flagship Ion Television network. The shows...
WOAI to use Time Warner Cable's "Start Over" technology
This week, Time Warner Cable San Antonio customers are able to utilize the company's Start Over technology for all of the broadcaster's news programs. ...
A la carte still on Martin's radar
FCC Chairman Kevin Martin (R) and Commissioner Jonathan Adelstein (D) offered differing views of the issue of forcing cable companies to offer their channels...
Miss America lands at TLC
The Miss America Pageant has yet another television home, after CMT passed on continuing its airing of the annual pageant. The crown now moves...
Mantagna to play Minds game
Joe Mantegna will join the cast of "Criminal Minds" on CBS, starring as FBI Special Agent David Rossi. Mantegna is scheduled to make his...
CobbCorp shopping ACME stations
It's no secret that ACME Communications is looking to sell off its station portfolio and has already made several sales in recent years. Most...
4th hour of Today to debut September 10th
NBC's long-anticipated expansion of the "Today" show to four hours will take place on Monday, September 10th. The Peacock net says nearly 90% of...
The dog ate Microsoft's homework?
That's what the Association for Maximum Service Television (MSTV) says after the computer giant failed to pass an FCC test on a device designed...
Reruns top Talent
Reruns of "60 Minutes" and "CSI" on CBS were the most watched shows on television last week, dropping NBC's summer reality competition "America's Got...
Wave is a Killer for Ion
Ion Television is celebrating a ratings surge from the first original content broadcast under its deal with RHI Entertainment to program the RHI Movie...
Close encounter in Columbus GA
Sagamorehill Broadcasting is now the proud owner of Channel 38 WLTZ-TV, the NBC affiliate serving the Columbus GA DMA, according to brokerage firm Kalil...