Another easy win for Fox
While "American Idol" is on the air, it seems to be only a question of what network will finish second behind Fox. That was...
Journal grows Tucson multi-media cluster
Journal Broadcast Group is adding a second full-power TV station to its already sizeable cluster of one TV and four radio stations in Tucson....
Automotive strong category for Barrington
We’ve said it before, but the key to growth is feet on the street. TV operators who are serious about growing local sales are reaping results – and having to worry less about national trends.
Granite making candidates heard
Granite Broadcasting announced that each of its stations will continue the company’s tradition of providing free air time to qualified, major candidates running for...
Spitzer clears the way for ABC
For nearly two years ABC News has been sitting on a special report by Diane Sawyer, who had gone out and interviewed prostitutes –...
CW goes for horror/reality
How do you wrap the horror genre into a reality show format? We’ll find out this summer when The CW debuts “13” (working title),...
Dish bird a dud
A Proton rocket that was to have placed a new SES Americom AMC-14 satellite in orbit for Dish Network failed to achieve its proper...
NBCU Domestic TV sells House, Monk to local broadcast
NBC Universal Domestic Television Distribution has sold hit series "House" and "Monk" to local broadcast stations in 99% of the U.S. for weekend syndication...
Telemundo in major deal with Televisa
NBC Universal’s Telemundo announced an agreement with Mexico media giant Televisa to have Televisa distribute Telemundo content in Mexico via free television, pay TV and new digital platforms.
Will money follow the eyeballs?
The news business is changing fast and television is among the industries trying to keep up with the changing demands of the American consumer.
TV Viewers poised to flock back to favorites
A majority of viewers are poised to flock back to their favorite shows in coming months. Many are also anticipating the range of upcoming special events programming, including
Sundance Channel's Green Porno goes mobile 5/5
Isabella Rossellini’s eight-part short film series about the sex life of insects and various creatures “Green Porno,” will premiere on sundancechannel.com and on HELIO’s...
And we'll have funds, funds, funds under Boucher voucher plan
End of analog TV is now exactly 11 months away. Although many are confident that the current coupon allocation is sufficient, and they may well be correct. But
CBS is all “gnu” this evening
In both on-air and print promotional campaigns, CBS is using a horned and hairy gnu to attract viewers for tonight’s “All Gnu” episodes of...
Hearst keeps buying Hearst-Argyle
Like the Energizer Bunny, Hearst Corporation just keeps going and going when it comes to buying Hearst-Argyle Television stock. Its stake is now up...