Legislation being drafted by Rep. Joe Barton, R-Texas, to ease the way for telephone companies to offer video services could hammer cable TV stocks because it appears it will leave cable at a competitive disadvantage in the marketplace, top financial…
Nielsen Media Research said Tuesday it plans to go beyond audience measurement and look for metrics for viewer engagement with television programs and commercials. The announcement was made during its National Client Meeting in Orlando, Fla. Nielsen said it will…
Fox’s “American Idol” reigned supreme for the week ended March 12, with the music reality series taking the top three spots in the adults 18 to 49 demographic and the top two spots in total viewers.The Wednesday edition of “Idol”…
Mike Wallace, who has been vowing-but failing-to cut back his “60 Minutes” workload for several years now, said Tuesday that he’s going to retire at the end of this TV season, his 38th with the pioneering newsmagazine. After his retirement…
Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels signed statewide legislation into law Tuesday, joining Texas as the only states in the U.S. that allow phone companies to offer video services by obtaining a franchise license at the state level.The new law will mean…
Jack Sussman has been promoted to executive VP of specials, music and live events for CBS Entertainment, a newly created position in which he will also serve as the network’s liaison to the music industry. Mr. Sussman has been senior…
Comcast Corp. investors may take a negative view of the company’s plan to buy complete ownership of E! Entertainment from The Walt Disney Co., preferring that executives focus on cable services rather than on building the channels business, an analyst…
Granite Broadcasting Corp. said Tuesday that it fell deeper into the red in the fourth quarter despite an increase in revenue.Also Tuesday, the troubled broadcaster announced it has hired a financial advisor to explore ways for the company to meet…
Sunday night’s much-anticipated sixth-season return of “The Sopranos” received an average 5.7 household rating in metered markets, according to preliminary overnight returns. That number is down 25 percent from its 2004 fifth season opener, but the total counts only live…
Former FCC Commissioner Gloria Tristani on Tuesday was named president of the Washington-based Benton Foundation, effective April 5. Ms. Tristani is currently managing director of the watchdog Office of Communication of the United Church of Christ. The Benton Foundation, which…