Fox wins Wednesday as Idol sputters

ABC's Modern Family was the top show 18-49 on Wednesday, but it was only good enough to get 3rd for the net, an eyelash...
Tablets

Cord-cutters expected to grow in 2013

According to Convergence Consulting Group, the number of Americans who became former MVPD subscribers between 2008 and 2012 approaches 4M – and this year,...
Aereo

Broadcasters want to know about Aereo-Dish talks

The Wall Street Journal has reported that Aereo and Dish Network have held private talks with each other
F-bomb

PTC slams FCC for seeking indecency enforcement fix

If there was one clear message that came from the Supreme Court when it ruled on FCC v. Fox Television

NBC sings its ways to #1 Tuesday finish

The Voice was strong enough to put Tuesday prime in the win column for NBC. ABC edged Fox for 2nd, and despite winning the...
NBC

It’s official: Jimmy Fallon replacing Leno

He’ll replace Jay Leno as the host of "The Tonight Show" in spring 2014, NBC announced 4/3. Fallon will
MSNBC

MSNBC, HLN steady as cable news ratings drop

The cable news industry was hit with another month of down ratings. Every network saw ratings drop in Q1 from 2012, a politics-heavy election...
Nexstar Broadcasting Group

Nexstar earns a positive review

Wells Fargo’s Marci Ryvicker has taken a fresh look at Nexstar and chatted with its key execs and likes what she sees. The short...
SBG / Sinclair Broadcast Group

Sinclair increases its mobility

At the moment, Sinclair broadcasts to mobile devices on only two television stations in one market, but that is about to change. Over the...
Nielsen

Looking at viewing by daypart

Knowing when consumers are watching TV is just as important as knowing what they’re watching. Without this insight, marketers would need to schedule their...
FOX

“Idol” wins 11th consecutive Wednesday in multiple demos

FOX’s week was highlighted by strong performances from AMERICAN IDOL, THE FOLLOWING, HELL’S KITCHEN, NEW GIRL and THE MINDY PROJECT.  AMERICAN IDOL won its...
CBS

CBS wins the week

CBS placed first in viewers, adults 18-49 and adults 25-54 for the second consecutive week, according to Nielsen live plus same day ratings for...
ABC

ABC beat Fox, NBC for the week in 18-49

Overall: During the week of 3/25/13, ABC earned second place in Total Viewers and Adults 18-49, beating both NBC (w/The Voice premieres) and Fox...
NBC

NBC: “The Voice” ranked #1 and #2 in 18-49

With “The Voice” ranking #1 and #2 in adults 18-49 among all primetime telecasts on ABC, CBS, NBC and Fox for the week of...

Voice injecting life into NBC

The Peacock Network came close to doubling the 18-49 results of its closest competitor Monday night thanks to its singing contest. #2 was ABC...