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Commercial ratings can be tricky things. TiVo’s StopWatch ratings service found that in July, the top-rated commercials did not air in the top-rated shows. In fact, the top-rated commercials ran in shows that weren’t even in the top 10. The…
Fox Business Network continues to fill out its talent ranks as the cable channel’s Oct. 15 launch date nears. Fox News Executive VP Kevin Magee on Tuesday announced four more anchors: Peter Barnes, a former print business reporter and CNBC…
Oxygen said it completed a six-figure ad deal with Home Depot through the eBay online ad sales exchange. While most cable network initially boycotted the eBay system, Oxygen in August became the first network to make a deal via eBay,…
Two syndicated debuts on Monday helped ease the pain of audience erosion for stations, as the premieres of “Law & Order: Criminal Intent” and “Jury Duty” both topped year-ago ratings for their outlets. “Criminal Intent,” distributed by NBC Universal Domestic…
“Maury” producers have tapped New York based national television and radio personality Egypt as a special correspondent for the show where she contribute stories and interviews both in-studio and on-location for the syndicated talk show. Among her responsibilities will be…
Moving to keep up its visibility in Washington, the Advertising Council salutes some broadcast and cable companies for public service. The organization also honored the late Jack Valenti, who developed the parental ratings system used by the TV and movie…
Broadcasting groups are rejecting suggestions that the Federal Communications Commission require broadcasters to promote the digital transition with a specific number of public service ads or messages. In comments filed today with the FCC, the National Association of Broadcasters and…
Fox’s bleeping of comments made by presenters and winners during last night’s Emmy Awards — including Sally Field’s comment that if mother ruled there would be “no goddamn wars” — is drawing some fire. TVWeek’s Emmy Central 2007, full Emmys…
TVWeek’s Emmy Central 2007, full Emmys coverage here. ‘Sopranos’ Only Sure Thing Among Night of Emmy Surprises What: Twentieth TV’s post-Emmys party Where: Spago, Beverly Hills When: Sunday, Sept. 16 Entertainment: Deejay Frankie Inglesias spun a fantastic mix of ’60s,…
TVWeek’s Emmy Central 2007, full Emmys coverage here. ‘Sopranos’ Only Sure Thing Among Night of Emmy Surprises What: HBO’s Emmys bash Where: Pacific Design Center, West Hollywood Entertainment: HBO uses this space every year, and this time they brought back…