Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban was uncharacteristically quiet throughout the NBA Finals, but he seems to be making up for lost time now that the series is over. Soon after his team knocked out the Miami Heat in Sunday’s Game…
While Comcast Chief Executive Brian Roberts says NBCUniversal’s $4.4 billion deal to telecast the next four Olympics will prove profitable, some others aren’t so sure, reports Bloomberg. Comcast plans to make money by charging higher distribution fees for broadcast stations…
Apple said it’s recalling an "extremely small number" of iPad 2’s because of a problem connecting to Verizon Wireless’ network, reports the Los Angeles Times’ Technology blog. The recall affects iPad 2’s that were made with duplicate identifying numbers, which…
The just-concluded broadcast upfront secured higher volume and solid price increases for the big networks, solidifying the impression that advertisers’ fondness for Big TV is alive and well, reports Brian Steinberg in Advertising Age. But does the estimated $8.8 billion…
"Recognizing the best and brightest in promotion, marketing and design, PromaxBDA celebrated the conclusion of its first Station Summit by announcing the winners of the inaugural 2011 PromaxBDALocal Awards," PromaxBDA has announced. To see the COMPLETE LIST OF AWARD WINNERS, PLEASE…
With Kevin Spacey and director David Fincher already on board, Netflix is in talks with a popular film actress for the female lead in its first original series, "House of Cards," according to The Hollywood Reporter. Robin Wright, known for…
Free wi-fi service will be made available in 32 parks in Manhattan and the other boroughs that make up New York City, reports The New York Times’ City Room blog. According to the article, "All park goers will be able…
Disney-ABC’s "Castle" has been sold in syndication to a cable network for $1.5 million per episode, with the show’s reruns slated to begin airing on the basic cable network next summer, reports B&C. The buyer is TNT. The price was less…
"iCarly,’ one of Nickelodeon’s most popular shows, will feature a guest appearance by someone who lives at the White House, reports the Associated Press. Michelle Obama will appear on the show to promote Joining Forces, an initiative aimed at building support…
CNN host Eliot Spitzer–who resigned as governor of New York following a sex scandal–said he sympathizes with Anthony Weiner, the congressman who is under fire after revealing he sent risque photos to young women he met via Twitter, reports TVNewser.com….