Spike TV named Geoff Keighley its new executive in charge of video game publisher relations, MediaPost reports. Keighley, who currently hosts and executive produces “GameTrailers TV with Geoff Keighley,” started with the network in 2005 after serving as a correspondent…
Lifetime Networks said it acquired ParentsClick Network, a social network and digital technology company. The deal marks the first time Lifetime has made a digital acquisition. Terms of the deal were not disclosed, but a source familiar with the situation…
The Big Ten Network reached a carriage agreement with Charter Communications that will make the network available to subscribers in Big Ten territories in Wisconsin, Michigan, Ohio and Illinois. The network and the cable operator said they are working to…
CNN lead the cable news networks in getting a ratings boost from the Democratic National Convention Monday night, TelevisionWeek reports. CNN averaged 3.7 million viewers, up 85% from four years ago, the paper said, citing data from Nielsen. Fox News…
Spike has ordered 10 episodes of a new stunt-themed series “Jesse James Is a Dead Man,” Daily Variety reports. James, of “Monster Garage” fame on Discovery Channel, will also serve as executive producer for the series, expected to debut next…
Despite previous reports and rumors, pop star Britney Spears will not be performing at this year’s MTV Video Music Awards, the Associated Press reports. Spears’ manager, Larry Rudolph, officially denied the rumors in a statement, noting that Spears will continue…
Virgin America is renaming its direct flight service between New York’s JFK Airport and Law Vegas “Entourage Air” for the month of September, Daily Variety reports. The temporary branding comes as HBO prepares for the fifth season premiere of “Entourage”…
Sci Fi Channel has promoted Matthew Chiavelli to VP of broadband and mobile for the network, Daily Variety reports. In his new role, Chiavelli will work with the development team on the west coast on potential digital-to-TV pitches, in addition…
Animal Planet’s Sunday night premiere of “Animal Witness” gave the network its most-watched series debut when it pulled in 1.1 million viewers, Multichannel News reports. The episode told the story about former Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick and his role…
DIY Network will air a weekend marathon of “Cool Tools” episodes under the blanket title of “100 Skills Everyone Should Know,” Multichannel News reports. The marathon, to be hosted by “Tools” host Chris Gundy, will coincide with special Popular Mechanics…