The Apple police were all aTwitter yesterday, complaining that Apple’s latest iteration of its popular iPad doesn’t appear to have a name other than "new iPad," CNN reports. According to the story, "At the pep rally where Apple debuted its…
Cablevision marketing EVP Jonathan Hargis is exiting the company this month, Deadline.com reports. He first arrived at Cablevision in 2000. The move follows the departure of respected Chief Operating Officer Tom Rutledge, the story notes, and again raises questions about…
With Super PACs fueling advertising spending, the 2012 election cycle could bring in a total of $9.8 billion, up from $7 billion in 2008, reports Advertising Age, citing a study from research firm Borrell Associates. Cable television will be the…
Online companies including Netflix, YouTube and Hulu have been positioning themselves to cash in on original programming, and they may have company soon in the form of a major competitor: Amazon. It’s just speculation at this point, and it’s been…
A reality show that ignited a nationwide controversy has been canceled by its cable network, the Detroit Free Press reports. The show is TLC’s “All-American Muslim,” which won’t be back for season two. TLC reportedly told cast members that ratings…
With CBS serving up reruns Tuesday night, Fox’s comedy "The New Girl" was the top show overall in the key 18-49 demo, TVbytheNumbers.com reports. “New Girl” pulled in a 3.0 average rating in viewers 18-49, equaling its previous original episode….
Satellite company DirecTV and Internet music service Pandora have combined their resources to create a personalized music offering for subscribers, Deadline.com reports. The service is being offered by DirecTV to its customers nationwide at no additional cost, according to the…
Apple introduced its new iPad today, rolling out such features as voice dictation, an improved “retina” display, a faster processor and access to faster cellular networks, USA Today reports. Appearing in San Francisco to present the new device, Apple CEO…
The list of the 30 top-rated shows in prime time was almost the exclusive terrain of two networks last week, the AP reports, citing Nielsen data. One of the two, CBS, had 21 of the 30 shows, but the other…
Google will reportedly get rid of the television set-top business that’s part of Motorola Mobility, even before the company closes on the $12.5 billion purchase, reports the New York Post. Once the main vehicle for TV viewing, the set-top box…