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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.

Reality Star Bethenny Frankel Wades Into Controversy

Entrepreneur and reality star Bethenny Frankel, who appears on Bravo’s “The Real Housewives of New York City” and has had a number of her own shows including “Bethenny Ever After,” just stepped — or rather, swam — into a controversy….

Hosts Named for Daytime Emmys

The Daytime Emmy Awards have settled on the hosts for the 44th annual awards ceremony, which takes place April 30 at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium. The AP reports that TV hosts Mario Lopez and Sheryl Underwood will co-host the gala….

Viewers Sticking With Bill O’Reilly Amid Advertiser Revolt

Even as advertisers bail out on Fox News Channel’s “The O’Reilly Factor” following news that host Bill O’Reilly had paid millions to settle claims of sexual harassment, O’Reilly’s viewers appear to be standing behind the opinionated host. The show averaged…

Showtime Names New Chief Marketing Officer

Showtime Networks has named a new chief marketing officer, with Variety reporting that the company promoted Donald Buckley to the post. Buckley was previously executive vice president, program marketing and digital services for Showtime. “Buckley will continue to head marketing,…

Nielsen Launches National Out-Of-Home Reporting Service, Signs a Big Client to Get the Ball Rolling

Nielsen announced the rollout of its National Out-of-Home Reporting Service, and the service has already landed a major client in ESPN. “This opt-in service will provide ESPN and other television networks that subscribe with program and commercial ratings for Live through Live…

HBO Tackles the Opioid Epidemic

Pay-cable channel HBO locked in plans for a project examining the epidemic of opioid addiction in the U.S. The documentary “Warning: This Drug May Kill You,” from HBO Documentary Films, is set to premiere Monday, May 1, at 10 p.m….

USA Network Unveils Spring/Summer Schedule With New Original Thriller ‘The Sinner’ Set to Premiere Aug. 2

Press release from USA Network, April 11, 2017: USA Network announced its spring/summer schedule today, which includes two new unscripted entries, new thriller THE SINNER, executive produced by and starring Jessica Biel, and several returning favorites. On May 31 at…

Nielsen Launches National Out-of-Home Reporting Service With ESPN as First Client

Press release from Nielsen, April 10, 2017: Today, Nielsen announced the commercial availability of its National Out-of-Home Reporting Service and that ESPN has subscribed to be the first client. This opt-in service will provide ESPN and other television networks that…

HBO Documentary Films’ ‘Warning: This Drug May Kill You,’ Putting a Human Face on the U.S. Opioid Addiction Epidemic, Debuts May 1, Exclusively on HBO

Press release from HBO, April 10, 2017: With nearly a hundred Americans dying every day from opioid overdoses, the U.S. currently faces the worst drug epidemic in its history. More people die from opioid overdoses annually in the U.S. than…

Drama Series That Was Once Canceled Is Renewed for Sixth Season

A drama series that’s thriving in its new home is proving that there’s life after cancellation. CMT announced today that it has renewed “Nashville” for a sixth season. The show was canceled by ABC almost a year ago after the…