‘Kid Nation’: Heavy on Tears, Light on Ads
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Consumer Group Says Duopolies Lead to Less Kids Programming
Children Now is rebutting broadcasters’ contention that media consolidation benefits communities. In a report released today, the consumer group said its study of kids programming demonstrates that when media companies own two TV stations in a market, the amount of…
Ad Spending Slips 0.5 Percent From First Half Last Year
Overall media advertising spending in the U.S. dipped 0.5 percent in the first half of 2007 compared with the first half of 2006, the Nielsen Co. said today. Internet advertising was on the upswing, posting a 23.2 percent increase between…
Google Touts Online Ads Help Network On-Air Viewership
Google is touting its online advertising as a way for television networks to build on-air viewership for their shows. At a presentation in New York for reporters Thursday, Google discussed a campaign using web display and search advertising to bring…
AOL Video to Carry ABC Shows
ABC is reaching beyond its Web site and iTunes with a deal to carry its prime-time shows on AOL Video. The agreement marks the first time ABC has offered its shows on an online portal. The deal also calls for…
MGM Launches HD Movie Channel
DirecTV Is Initial Launch Partner
Voom HD Adds Shows for Kids
Live-Action, Animated Series Join Lineup
HD Round-Up: DirecTV’s Emmy Party, CNBC HD+ Not True HD, Comcast Adds TBS HD
DirecTV Celebrates the Emmys DirecTV sponsored its first post-Emmy party Sunday. The event served not only to celebrate the 59th annual Primetime Emmy Awards, but also as a launch party for DirecTV’s new high-definition channel rollout. The satcaster says it…
This Week in HD: ‘Heroes,’ ‘House,’ ‘Bionic Woman’
HD programming picks for Sept. 20-Sept. 26: “Heroes,” “House,” “Bionic Woman” — “Heroes” (NBC HD). Monday, Sept. 24, 9 p.m.: The hit series about ordinary people with exceptional abilities picks up where the season finale left off, introducing new characters…
Think.MTV.com Aims to Get Young People Involved in Good Causes
MTV is looking to tap the good in the youth market with a new online community designed to help users get involved and recognize those who take action. A beta version of Think.MTV.com launched Thursday, backed by the financial support…