What came first, the show or the violent crime?
Is it true that "there is overwhelming evidence that exposure to violence on television causes aggression..., that there is no longer any legitimate debate...
CMG Controlling Shareholder Grabs Verizon Media
Television stations such as market-leading ABC affiliate WFTV-9 in Orlando and top-rated radio station including "96.9 The Eagle" in Jacksonville have just gained a collection of digital siblings. It's thanks to a deal that sees Apollo Global Management, which holds the purse strings for Cox Media Group, acquire what will soon no longer be known as Verizon Media.
TCM brings interviews online with monthly podcasts
Turner Classic Movies is bringing “Private Screenings Uncut”, unedited versions of the network’s interview specials, to the Internet with monthly audio podcasts made available...
Digital Content Revenue: Driven by Emerging Subscription Models
Newly released research finds that the total market value of digital content will grow by 105% over the next five years. This value, says Juniper Research, takes into account pay-per-download revenue, in-app content spend, subscription revenue and ad spend over digital content.
‘American Idol’ and ‘GLEE’ post strong Tuesday performance on FOX
Once again the Top 9 performed on AMERICAN IDOL and posted a 7.3 among Adults 18-49 and dominated its 8-9:30p time period among Adults...
Chaos, Frustration Mark Key Consumer Concerns on Streaming Video
Too many choices. Viewer fatigue. Fragmentation. Restricted access. As OTT and AVOD services continue to gain speed, both from a marketer and consumer perspective, new research indicates that everyday viewers are getting increasingly frustrated. What could this mean for the entire television industry?
CBS makes it four in a row
The 2010-2011 television season has started off as the year of CBS. The Eye Network continued its winning streak by topping Week 4 in...
From Partner To Equity Holder: Univision Invests In Hispanic MMA Brand
Consider it the next phase of a longstanding partnership between the Spanish-language media company poised to merge with Mexico's Televisa and the widely known Hispanic Mixed Martial Arts sports franchise. Terms were not disclosed by privately held Univision.
Fall primetime insights: Younger-skewing female networks
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A New ‘VUE Leader as Corrente Rises
Ronna Corrente has gained national acclaim for her leadership of Gray Television’s FOX affiliate in New Orleans. Now, Gray is promoting her. What does that mean for WVUE, “FOX8”?
NBC Sunday ratings
Sunday Results:
From 9-11 p.m. ET, "The Celebrity Apprentice" (2.0/5 in 18-49, 6.4 million viewers overall) tied for #1 in...
A ‘Top Local TV Leader’ Shifts From Scripps To Nexstar
The head of a dominant station owned by The E.W. Scripps Co. is saying goodbye to his longtime colleagues. Why? He's just been named the VP/GM of the FOX and MyNetwork TV stations serving the Charlotte market, owned by Nexstar Media Group.
News Corp. buys SportsTime Ohio
It’s a regional sports network based in Cleveland that airs Indians baseball games, Cleveland Browns football, college football and high school sports.
The company did...
SAG-AFTRA, Telemundo Say ‘Sí’ On New Deal
The organization that represents some 160,000 actors, announcers, broadcast journalists, dancers, DJs, news writers, news editors, program hosts, puppeteers, recording artists, singers, stunt performers, voiceover artists and other entertainment and media professionals has reached a tentative three-year agreement for a new contract with the NBCU unit.
J-Lo backed NUVOtv gets Fuse TV
Jennifer Lopez has outbid Diddy to acquire Fuse TV from Madison Square Garden Co. NUVOtv