Lining Up Funds First Pays for Producers
New-Media Creators Shy Away From Making Content on Spec
Monthly Archives : February 2009
Media Planner: New Business Can Nurture New Talent
Pitches Give Senior Managers a Chance to Impart Wisdom to Planners
Guest Commentary: Internet TV Isn’t Coming; It’s Here and Growing
Internet television got off to a slow start in the early 2000s, but as soon as technology was developed that enabled high-quality, television-like viewing experiences, it was quickly embraced by mass audiences. In particular, Internet television growth since 2006 has…
Editorial: NATPE Take-Home: Change Is Imperative
Attendance declined 14% this year at the annual convention of the National Association of Television Program Executives. Some analysts are forecasting doom for the stations that supply the syndication industry’s cash lifeblood. This is not a pretty picture for NATPE…
12 to Watch: Chris Coelen
The Fox reality series “Secret Millionaire” premiered in December with little fanfare and low expectations—and turned out to be a surprise success. The same could be said for its producer, RDF USA. 12 to Watch Chris Coelen . . ….
12 to Watch: Barry Jossen
For years, Barry Jossen was known as the ABC Studios executive who made sure producers had the money they needed to bring their creative visions to the screen. His title changed recently, but as he sees it, his mandate remains…
12 to Watch: Jason Kilar
Hulu proved in just nine months of operation in 2008 that consumers and advertisers are hungry for premium programming on the Web. The NBC Universal-News Corp. online video venture ended the year with more than 100 major brands advertising against…
12 to Watch: David Gregory
NBC News’ David Gregory became a figure to watch a few months ago, just as coverage of the presidential election began to pick up speed. 12 to Watch Chris Coelen . . . More » Alan Cohen . . ….
12 to Watch: Oprah Winfrey
After helping to elect Barack Obama president in 2008, Oprah Winfrey’s agenda for 2009 might be even bigger. 12 to Watch Chris Coelen . . . More » Alan Cohen . . . More » Stephen Friedman . . ….
12 to Watch: Stephen Friedman
Stephen Friedman graduated from running mtvU, Viacom’s network for college students, to president of MTV in November. 12 to Watch Chris Coelen . . . More » Alan Cohen . . . More » Stephen Friedman . . . More…