Nielsen says Oklahoma City has failed a self-imposed DTV readiness test, MediaPost reports. The media research company said the market did not pass the test and as a result ratings information from Oklahoma City was left out of Nielsen’s overnight…
The National Association of Broadcasters has tapped Mimi Ito, a renowned digital media research scientist, to keynote the association’s NAB Show Technology Luncheon April 22 in Las Vegas. Ms. Ito has studied various aspects of new media, including production, distribution…
Academics who study television journalism say “Today” host Matt Lauer’s appearance in a Super Bowl advertisement reflects changing standards in the profession and the unique role morning-show hosts occupy. Mr. Lauer, who interviewed President Barack Obama as part of NBC’s…
HBO’s “The Wire” and NBC’s “The Office” took top honors in the drama and comedy TV categories, respectively, at the 2009 Directors Guild of America awards Saturday, Daily Variety reports. Other TV winners were HBO’s “Recount” for movie/miniseries, The CW’s…
Denise Richards will no longer be allowed to use her children in her reality show on E! Entertainment Television, the National Enquirer reports. The children’s father, Richards’ ex-husband Charlie Sheen, had repeatedly requested that his daughters be left out of…
Alec Baldwin will host the Feb. 14 episode of “Saturday Night Live,” AceShowbiz.com reports. Musical guests for the Valentine’s Day episode will be the teen music stars Jonas Brothers, the site says. No word yet on whether the Jonas Brothers’…
Digital network Ion Life has acquired eight new shows for 2009 to air daily Monday through Sunday. Feb. 2 will see the unveiling of the travel and adventure series “Explore” from Planet Pictures. NBCU’s one-hour lifestyle show “Home Delivery” and…
ABC News’ Charles Gibson will sit down with President Barack Obama on Tuesday. The interview, which will take place in the Oval Office, will air during “World News With Charles Gibson” on Tuesday night. Mr. Gibson’s interview will tackle the…
Sunday night’s telecast of Super Bowl XLIII, in which the Pittsburgh Steelers defeated the Arizona Cardinals, was watched by 95.4 million viewers, ranking as the second most-watched Super Bowl ever. Last night’s game also ranks as the third most-watched telecast…