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Ad Spending Unclear After Media Stocks Bounce

While media companies’ stocks have posted some gains, advertisers will not be rushing to buy ads yet, Reuters reports. “I think you’ll continue to see similar caution in the second quarter that you’ve seen this quarter,” said Omnicom Chief Executive…

Straight Up: Paula Abdul Tweets Her Demands

Negotiating in the press is nothing new for TV stars seeking a raise. Now, “American Idol’s” Paula Abdul is putting a 2009 twist on contract talks: Negotiating by Twitter. Abdul on Monday sent out the following tweet to her 33,000…

Subway: Good Night, and Good ‘Chuck’

Wanna save “Chuck”? If you’ve got five bucks, and aren’t averse to processed deli meats, you might just be able to help. In fact, Subway-loving fans of NBC’s Monday night dramedy already may have done their part to keep the…

‘Glee’ Pilot Doubles as Marketing Trial

Months-Long Pause Tests Fox’s Launch Plan

Column: Rest Assured, TV Will Survive Tough Times

I love this stuff. That, in five words or less, sums up why I consider myself beyond blessed to have spent virtually the whole of my adult life getting paid to write about television. True: At this very moment, things…

Marking a Silver Year With Growth

New Shows at A&E, History, Biography

Grading the Networks

Ratings Don’t Tell the Whole Story in Broadcast Anymore

Getting Ahead With Style

Cable Net Aims to Add Original Series That Resonate With Women

NBC Focuses on Digital Ads

Network Touts Web Properties to Media Buyers via Roadshow

‘5th Grader’ Tries to Outsmart Ad Skippers

Syndie Version of Game Show Arrives With Pod-Busters