Logo

Author Page

Chuck Ross 38,865 Entries
Chuck Ross

Chuck Ross is the managing director of TVWeek.com. He's been involved in the TV business ever since he sold cable TV subscriptions in Santa Monica, Calif., door-to-door in the mid-to-late 1970s. He's had regular gigs reporting and/or editing about TV and advertising for Cablevision magazine,The Hollywood Reporter, the San Francisco Chronicle, Inside Media and Advertising Age. He first joined the predecessor to TVWeek, Electronic Media, in 2000.

Why You Should Attend This Month’s CES and NATPE Conventions

With the New Year’s holiday now over, it’s time to get back to business for those of us who work in the TV industry. And that means right away. There are two major conventions in January, both in Las Vegas:…

Here’s Why You Should Attend the CES and NATPE Conventions

January is upon us and that means two major conventions: CES, starting later this week, and NATPE, taking place later this month. In a special TVWeek Open Mic blog, consultant Gary Arlen tells us why we need to attend the…

Players For ‘Survivor’s’ 20th Anniversary Heroes vs. Villains Cast Revealed

CBS has revealed the cast for the upcoming 20th anniversary edition of "Survivor," according to TV Fanatic.   1-4-2010, 9 a.m. UPDATE: CBS has contacted us and said that they have NOT yet officially released a list of the players for…

http://link.brightcove.com/services/player/bcpid42408794001?bclid=1622640422&bctid=60190344001

Tiger Woods Scandal Cost Shareholders of Companies He Endorsed $5 Billion to $12 Billion

The Tiger Woods scandal cost the shareholders of companies he endorsed between $5 billion and $12 billion dollars, according to a study by two University of California economics professors. According to a Reuters story, the professors, from UC Davis, wrote…

Wow! Report Says DirecTV Will Launch The First U.S. 3-D Hi-Def Channel Early in 2010

DirecTV will debut the nation’s first 3-D HDTV channel in early 2010, according to a report by HDGuru. The reports says that last night, Dec. 28, a program satellite launched by DirecTV will be the one to carry the new 3-D…

A Basic Truth: Why Charlie Sheen Will Get a Pass While Tiger Gets Crucified

TVWeek Open Mic blogger Chuck Ross addresses a basic truth about the media, advertising and ourselves: Why Charlie Sheen will get a pass for his latest alleged bad behavior while Tiger Woods gets crucified. Click here to read.

Why Charlie Sheen Will Basically Get a Pass While Tiger Gets Crucified

Actor Charlie Sheen’s latest run-in with the law sounds very serious. According to initial reports, he allegedly brandished a knife and threatened to kill his wife when she said she might divorce him. He denies it. Can you imagine the uproar,…

Tyra Banks Ending Her Talk Show

Tyra Banks has told People magazine that this will be the final season of her syndicated talk show that is produced by Warner Bros. Domestic Television Distribution. This is the show’s fifth season. Both Warner Bros. and People are owned by Time…