The gender gap among Super Bowl viewers has been getting narrower over the past 10 years, reports Sports Business Daily, citing Nielsen Media data. During last year’s game, 54% of the viewers were men, compared with 46% women, the story…
The Fox ratings juggernaut "American Idol," which has dominated U.S. television for years, is showing signs of audience fatigue, reports Scott Collins in the Los Angeles Times. Now in its 11th season, the show has seen its ratings slide this…
Sony Corp., which is predicting its fourth year in a row of losses, has announced that it has selected a new chief executive officer who will replace Howard Stringer, reports Bloomberg. The job will go to Kazuo Hirai, the story…
The CW has given the go-ahead to three more drama pilots, including one from J.J. Abrams, reports Deadline.com. The Abrams project is called "Shelter" and is written by "One Tree Hill" creator and showrunner Mark Schwahn, the story notes. The…
In an indication that 2012 could be a good year in the No. 1 advertising category for TV stations — autos — the Associated Press reports that "Chrysler’s January U.S. sales jumped 44 percent over a year ago and Ford’s…
Fox News Channel has reached a milestone, reports Bill Carter in The New York Times’ Media Decoder blog. The channel marked 10 years as the top-rated cable news network, according to the story. Fox News’ first full year of operation…
A New Jersey city has denied a filming request to tape a spinoff of MTV’s "Jersey Shore," explaining the decision on the grounds of "protecting public safety and quality of life concerns for Hoboken residents," according to a statement from…
After what amounts to the mass firing of regular cast members from Fox’s “X Factor,” as reported early today, the show’s creator has broken his silence. USA Today reports that Simon Cowell issued a statement thanking all three departing cast…
News Corp. has announced a change in its executive ranks. Leaving the company, effective Feb. 10, will be Senior VP of Corporate Affairs and Communications Teri Everett. The company promoted Julie Henderson to senior VP, Corporate Affairs, and chief communications…
A multiplatform music network that is a fixture of the “high numbers” on cable systems is rolling out plans for a new name, new logo and new brand strategy. Music Choice announced today that it “will embark on a new…