DirecTV cutting price to snare football fans
Is it a smart marketing move or a financial blunder? DirecTV took a hit on Wall Street after announcing
Another high-level call for a spectrum inventory
The FCC is marching forward, trying to put together a plan for incentive auctions in the television space. The authorization to do this was...
NHK World TV launches in NYC
The 24-hour English language TV news channel produced by NHK, Japan’s sole public, independent broadcasting corporation, is now available for the first time to...
Official tally puts GMA on top for first time this century
ABC News had already claimed victory for “Good Morning America” over NBC’s “Today” for the first time since 1995 based on preliminary Nielsen numbers....
Idol steamrollers the competition
With more viewers than the next two networks combined, Fox rolled to an easy ratings victory Wednesday on the strength of "American Idol."
Wednesday Overnight...
TCM Announces Three New Original Specials for 2012
Turner Classic Movies (TCM) will explore cinema from three different angles with a trio of original specials added to the network's slate for 2012....
Fox ruled on Wednesday
Live + Same Day Nielsen Ratings
Note: Television usage was down -4% from 8-10pm last night vs. last Wednesday.
With the AMERICAN IDOL Top 7 performance...
ABC claims Wednesday #2 spot
With a mix of repeat and original comedies leading to the victorious return of Revenge at 10pm (first original telecast since February), ABC ran...
NBC loves Off Their Rockers
Wednesday Results:
At 8 p.m. ET, “Betty White's Off Their Rockers” (1.7/5 in 18-49, 6.2 million viewers overall) captured a 6 percent gain versus the prior...
VH1 renews sketch comedy series
Celebrities be warned! After a successful season sending up shows like "Mob Wives," "The Real Housewives," "Toddlers and Tiaras," and "Jersey Shore," VH1 announced...
Planned Verizon spectrum sale raises questions
Telecom giant Verizon holds 700 MHz spectrum in the A, B and C blocks. If its proposed acquisition
BET unveils new programming at Upfront
During its annual Upfront presentation to the advertising community, BET Networks is revealing new programming, including scripted programs and original movies for both BET...
Tuesday tie in 18-49
Both NBC and Fox could claim victory in the key demo for Tuesday, but NBC had the most viewers.
Tuesday Overnight Nielsen ratings
Ratings/Share
Adults 18-49
2.3/7
2.3/7
2.2/6
1.9/5
1.5/4
0.4/1
Adults 18-34
2.2/7
1.8/6
1.1/4
1.1/4
1.5/5
0.4/1
Total...
House Democrats already booking Fall TV time
Capitol Hill newser Politico is reporting that the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee is already gearing up for the 2012 general elections and its effort...
Fox claims Tuesday demo wins
Live + Same Day Nielsen Ratings
With its Tuesday comedy block in originals, FOX ranked #1 last night among Adults 18-49, Adults 18-34, and Teens....