Logo

Daily Archives : Jan 30, 2008

Weather Channel Media Solutions Taps Raleigh

Christopher Raleigh has been named senior vice president and general sales manager of the Weather Channel Media Solutions. Mr. Raleigh’s responsibilities will include all facets of network ad revenue generation and management of network field sales offices. “Chris’ experience is…

Consumers Confused About Digital Transition, Surveys Show

Consumers are becoming more aware of the upcoming digital transition, but they’re still pretty confused, according to new studies from Consumers Union and the National Association of Broadcasters. The Consumers Union study, which could give added weight to an FCC…

State of the Union Lowest-Rated of Bush’s Term

An estimated 37.52 million total viewers saw President Bush’s seventh and final State of the Union speech Monday night on nine broadcast and cable networks, according to preliminary data from Nielsen Media Research. That audience is the lowest of the…

‘Wilkos’ Renewed in 85% of U.S.

NBC Universal’s “The Steve Wilkos Show” has been renewed for a second season in more than 85% of the U.S for the 2008-09 season. “With more than a decade of daytime experience, Steve has built on that success and his…

‘Judge Penny’ Cleared in 70% of U.S.

Program Partners and 44 Blue Productions have cleared “Family Court With Judge Penny,” a new syndicated courtroom show, in more than 70% of U.S. markets at NATPE. New to the TV court show genre, Judge Penny Brown Reynolds “will have…

Belo Reveals Details of TV-Newspaper Split

Belo Chairman-CEO Robert Decherd expressed confidence that the plan to split the group’s assets into separate TV and newspaper companies will be good for both entities. The split “will allow us to focus more narrowly and efficiently on our two…

ROO Links With Abacast, Pando

ROO Group, a service provider specializing in maximizing Web content usage for companies and advertisers, has created an alliance with Abacast and Pando Networks to offer peer-to-peer streaming video services. The companies will collaborate to offer live streaming and on-demand…

It’s a Wrap for ‘Montel’ at End of Season

After 17 years on the air, “The Montel Williams Show” is preparing for its grand finale. Barring a reversal by distributor CBS Television Distribution, “Montel” will depart the airwaves following this season. CBS TV Distribution will offer 260 episodes of…

WGA Strike Roundup: Wednesday, Jan. 30

‘Celebrity Apprentice’ Benefits From Strike NBC has ordered a second season of “Celebrity Apprentice.” The reality show’s ratings have been helped by the ongoing Writers Guild of America strike, which has prevented new episodes of competing shows in the time…

Massillon Cable Picks Up Big Ten Net

The Big Ten Network reached a carriage agreement with Massillon Cable TV, which has about 45,000 subscribers in Ohio. Launched last year as a joint venture between the Big Ten conference and Fox Cable Networks, the Big Ten Network now…