Kagan sees retrans more than doubling by 2019
Projections for broadcast retransmission consent fees are on the rise, according to research firm
NBC takes full control of Sprout
Comcast's NBCUniversal says it has taken full control of Sprout, the 24-hour pay TV network for preschoolers that it had launched with PBS, Sesame...
Endemol expanding “Endemol Beyond”
Endemol is investing over $40 million to expand its digital video offering with the new international division. Endemol Beyond will create a premium network...
CBS bookends Wednesday night for the win
The Eye Network had the highest 18-49 ratings during the 1st and 3rd prime Wednesday hours for the overall win, while #2 ABC took...
PTC rates TV advertisers
The Parents Television Council looks beyond the creators of television programming. It is also acutely aware of which companies are supporting which programs, and it applauds those that support family-friendly material and boos those that support objectionable programming. Here are PTC’s cheers and jeers for 2013.
Blurry lines defined the Liberman/FCC indecency action
There is no doubt Liberman Broadcasting’s “José Luis Sin Censura” program drew complaints, but was it indecent? The FCC said yes, Liberman no, and in the end, they agreed to disagree. The agreement was pricy for Liberman, but it emerged from the proceeding without penalty.
CBS take Tuesday with NCIS
NBC's The Voice beat CBS's NCIS: LA, but hot by enough to overcome CBS wins in hours one and three. ABC had magical assistance...
NBC News names “Big Idea Bureau” finalists
NBC News is looking for ideas from viewers, launching a new show, "Big Idea Bureau" to encourage viewers to share ideas to improve content...
FCC waives through TV satellite acquisitions
Related acquisitions involving Sinclair Television Group and Cunningham Broadcasting Corporation included flagship/satellite television operations, and the FCC made it official that those relationships may continue going forward.
Fox: Sleepy Hollow, X Factor show gains
With the strong premiere of new drama ALMOST HUMAN and the launch of the network’s new Friday night lineup, FOX ranked No. 2 for...
NBC wins in 18-49
NBC has finished #1 in adults 18-49 for the primetime week of Nov. 11-17, with the network’s highest 18-49 and total-viewers averages in four...
CBS wins the week with four of Top 10
CBS won its third consecutive week in viewers and became the first network this season to sweep four consecutive nights in viewers, adults 18-49...
ABC scores five of top 20
Overall: During the week of 11/11/13, ABC delivered 5 of the week’s Top 20 non-sports broadcasts in Adults 18-49: Modern Family – #2, Scandal...
The Voice carries NBC to Monday win
Three hours of Voice programming kept a lot of eyes on NBC Monday night. ABC and Fox dueled to an 18-49 tie, although ABC...
Price revealed in Rapid City TV buy
We knew that Duhamel Broadcasting Enterprises has decided to exit the television business, and that the buyer making this possible is Schurz Communications. Now we know the value of the deal.











