Bounce TV to launch this fall

It’s the first 24/7 digital multicast broadcast network created exclusively for African Americans:  Bounce TV (BounceTV.com) will specifically target African Americans primarily between the...

Shine Group is now part of News Corporation

Dissident shareholders failed to block the deal in court and News Corporation has now completed its $673 million acquisition of Shine Group. News Corporation...

Comcast getting ready for new indy networks

In the wake of the joint venture between Comcast and NBCUniversal, the cable giant is getting ready to issue an RFP for new independent...

Valari Dobson Staab new head of NBC O&Os

NBCUniversal has hired Valari Dobson Staab away from Disney/ABC to be the new President of NBC Local Media, overseeing the 10 O&O stations, local...

NBC buys fashion reality show

Ben Silverman has come back to NBC, not as an employee, but selling the network a new reality show from his Electus studio, part...

Country was cool on Sunday

The Academy of Country Music Awards broadcast carried CBS to an easy ratings victory on Sunday night. Sunday Overnight Nielsen ratings Ratings/Share Adults 18-49 2.9/8 2.2/6 2.1/6 1.8/5 0.9/2 Adults 18-34 2.1/6 1.5/5 1.5/5 1.8/6 0.9/3 Total Viewers (millions) 12.295 8.392 6.516 4.064 2.646 Click...

Me-TV claims 45% national clearance

Following its national launch in January, Me-TV (Memorable Entertainment Television) has now surpassed the 45% clearance mark. That was announced by the partners in...

Fox Sunday animation filled with repeats

FOX aired a mix of ANIMATION DOMINATION encores and originals last night. At 7p an encore THE SIMPSONS posted a 1.1/4 among Adults 18-49 followed...

'The 46th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards' tops for CBS

Award Show Up +19% in Adults 18-34 and +3% in Adults 18-49 from Last Year THE 46TH ANNUAL ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS dominated Sunday...

'Desperate Housewives' winner for ABC Sunday

ABC Marks its Strongest Sunday in 4 Weeks with Viewers and Young Adults. ABC's "America's Funniest Home Videos" Finishes No. 1 in its Slot...

'The Celebrity Apprentice' works well for NBC Sunday

From 9-11 p.m. ET, "The Celebrity Apprentice" (3.0/8 in 18-49, 8.5 million viewers overall) matched its season-high rating in adults 18-49 and is up...

'Telemundo' delivers strong quarter, up double digits

Telemundo, a leading producer of high-quality content for Hispanics in the U.S. and audiences around the world, today announced its record-breaking ratings for the...

Saturday late-night winner 'SNL' w/ host Elton John

"Saturday Night Live" (5/0/12 in metered-market households), hosted by Elton John with musical guests Elton John and Leon Russell, dominated its time period.  "SNL" was...

NBC Saturday primetime 'Law Order' series solid

 At 8 p.m. ET, an encore telecast of "Harry's Law" averaged a 0.4/1 in 18-49 and 3.7 million viewers overall. At 9 p.m. ET, a...

Friday NBC's Dateline No. 2 in the time period

At 8 p.m. ET, "Who Do You Think You Are?" (1.2/5 in 18-49, 6.0 million viewers overall) tied for the time-period lead among ABC,...