Video-sharing Web sites took a small hit in traffic in September, as television networks pressed hard to promote streamed episodes of fall premieres on their own Web sites. Google’s YouTube, the most-visited video destination, saw its unique audience dip for…
Federal Communications Commission Chairman Kevin J. Martin is seeking to fast-track the agency’s long-running re-examination of media ownership rules. Two FCC commissioners today said he’s hoping to vote on any changes by Dec. 18, the agency’s last meeting of the…
The Dolan family’s $36.26 a share bid to take Cablevision Systems private is unlikely to succeed because major institutional investors say they consider the offer too low and the family says it won’t raise the offer. ClearBridge Advisors, Mario Gabelli,…
ESPN has become the first customer for the Nielsen Co.’s new cross-media measurement from its NielsenConnect unit. The cable network will work with Nielsen in an effort to better understand the interaction of new digital platforms with traditional TV viewing….
The Alliance of Motion Picture & Television Producers has withdrawn its residual restructuring request from the bargaining table, taking a step toward resolving a contract negotiation with the Writers Guild of America. The restructuring hinged on writers not receiving residual…
NBC Universal named Steve Mandala executive VP, cable ad sales, filling a new post created by Mike Pilot, president of NBC Universal sales and marketing. Mr. Mandala had been senior VP of sales for NBC’s Telemundo networks, and will continue…
Lifetime Networks hired MTV’s Mike Greco as executive VP of research. Mr. Greco replaces industry fixture Tim Brooks, who had announced plans to retire at the end of the year. At MTV, Mr. Greco had been senior VP of research…
Arguing that it’s better to publicize good shows rather than rip bad ones as a strategy to improve kids TV, a coalition of groups including the National PTA and the National Education Association is unveiling a Smart Television Alliance to…
President and CEO of NBC Universal Jeff Zucker and Dick Ebersol, chairman of NBC Universal Sports and Olympics, will be honored at the Paley Center for Media’s annual gala on Nov. 12. Hosted by broadcaster Al Michaels, the event will…
Nearly 16 percent of American homes with Internet service watch television shows online, double the number reported last year. Consumers cited personal convenience and a desire to avoid advertisings as their top reasons for watching programs online, according to a…