Dyle Mobile TV kicks off in 12 markets
A dozen television groups are collaborating on a project to bring local television to the mobile devices of consumers in 12 DMAs – and have embarked on a promotional campaign that will run well into January 2014.
Liberty Global selling Chellomedia
Liberty Global will sell its international content division Chellomedia to AMC Networks for $1 billion. The networks being sold include:
DirecTV, TWC, Charter looking at Aereo knockoffs
The three MVPDs, emboldened by Aereo’s nearly nationwide rollout, are considering retransmitting free
Nielsen to incorporate mobile viewing into TV ratings
Something both Nielsen, the networks and media agencies have been working on and championing
Wheel, Judge Judy win syndie contest
The top-viewed syndie offering for the week of 10/7/13 was Wheel of Fortune, and Judge Judy won the ratings battle by a wide margin....
Is FCC putting the auction cart ahead of the treaty horse?
A group of key legislators has fired off a letter to Acting FCC Chairwoman Mignon Clyburn asking about incentive auctions. They note with concern that the FCC may initiate the auctions prior to having applicable treaties in place with Canada and Mexico.
World Series continues to fuel Fox
CBS's Big Bang actually outdrew baseball's big event, but it was the only show that did as Fox took the night. CBS was #2,...
FCC still walking the children’s TV beat
We haven’t seen many Class A television stations busted down to LPTV status due to problems with their adherence to children’s television reporting regulations lately, but we are still seeing quite a few get hit with monetary penalties.
Comcast to launch HBO broadband bundle?
An insider familiar with Comcast's promotional plans tells DSLreports that the company is preparing a new broadband and HBO streaming bundle. The new promotion...
ABC #1 Wed. for entertainment in 18-49
ABC Wednesday Prime (8-11pm – 7.0 million and 2.2/6 in AD18-49): Up against Fox’s World Series Game 1, ABC delivered the #1 entertainment program...
NBC: Revolution maintains in 18-49
Wednesday Primetime Results: TIME-SHIFTING: Note that last week in L+3, “Revolution” added 52% to its 18-49 rating, “SVU” added 38% and “Ironside” added 26%.
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Study: Only modest local TV political gain in 2014
The lack of competitive races and even more to the point, a lack of competitive races in large media
World Series knocks it out of the park for Fox
Game One of the matchup between Boston and St. Louis fueled a strong Nielsen win for Fox. CBS took 2nd ahead of ABC, and...
Time Warner Cable to carry Al Jazeera America
Time Warner Cable has signed with Al Jazeera America, giving the Qatar-owned broadcaster exposure to millions more households. The distribution deal is the first...
Meredith grows revenue despite political off-year
Non-political revenue was up at the local media wing of Meredith Corporation during its fiscal Q1 2014, and total revenue was also up despite the usual decline in political income. Increased retransmission income helped ease the political shortfall.