Luken RTV affiliate losses not a big hit
It has been reported that multicast network provider Luken Communications has been losing affiliates on its RTV Network (Retro TV) to other multicast networks...
Actors getting set for first big post-merger negotiation
The current contract between production and talent for commercial work is set to expire 5/31/13. Talks on a new contract begin in January, and...
NBC changes up midseason
Changes to the 2013 primetime mid-season schedule include premieres of three new series, including comedy "1600 Penn," from one of the architects of "Modern...
Anderson Cooper daily talker canceled
Warner Bros. says “Anderson Live” won’t be back for a third season. The show, produced by Warner Bros.’ Telepictures unit, will end after summer...
Fox 18-49 up slightly
With a mix of entertainment originals and the MLB 2012 WORLD SERIES, FOX won last week among Adults 18-49, Adults 18-34, Teens and Total...
ABC topped 18-49 non-sports
During the week of 10/22/12, ABC finished #1 for the 2nd straight week in the non-sports Adult 18-49 averages. In addition, based on all...
NBC is #1 season to date in 18-49
NBC is #1 season to date in 18-49 through five weeks for the first
time in 10 years. NBC is up 24% versus last season...
Belo rises 16% on political, Olympics
Q3 results for Belo Corporation’s television group bested both Q3 2011 and results for the last presidential election year.
Sandy swamps NYC TV tapings
With all of the power outages, flooding and transportation issues, Sandy/Frankenstorm is wreaking havoc with New York TV production. Most talk shows and prime-time...
Another Class A station hit with a downgrade
W14CK Newport VT used to be a Class A television station, but after failing to respond to a series of FCC inquiries, it is...
America’s Funniest Home Videos had strong showing
Opposite another Sunday of substantial sports competition from Fox 2012 World Series Game 4 and NBC’s Sunday Night Football (Denver Broncos-New Orleans Saints), as...
Fox Sunday: 18-49 up 7%
Adults 18-49 usage was up +7% from 8-11pm last night versus last week. Airing an NFL Over-run and THE OT from 7-8pm, WORLD SERIES...
DIRECTV launches Hurricane Sandy channel
DIRECTV is launching a dedicated 24/7 "Hurricane Sandy Information" channel that will provide live broadcasts from local stations in markets affected by the hurricane...
Fox wins Sunday despite football on NBC
The combination of an early prime football overrun and live World Series action put Fox in the Sunday night ratings driver's seat, even though...
Tribune and Cablevision come to terms
Cablevision subscribers in five DMAs had local Tribune television stations restored to their channel lineups when a two-month dispute over retransmission consent fees was...