ABC Winner Again in Adults 18 to 49
For the second week of the season ABC is again No. 1 in the adults 18 to 49 demographic, taking three of the top five spots in the advertiser-friendly demographic.The top show in the demo for the week ended Oct.2…
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NBC Pulls ‘Inconceivable’
NBC is removing the new medical drama “Inconceivable” from its schedule this Friday. The show, which has aired twice to low ratings at 10 p.m. (ET), has not yet been officially canceled, a spokeswoman for the network said. The spokeswoman…
Lucas Upped to Weather Channel GM
Wonya Lucas was named general manager of The Weather Channel, the network said Monday.Ms. Lucas, who was executive VP of strategic marketing, adds programming responsibility for The Weather Channel, Weatherscan and other outlets, with Patrick Scott, president of The Weather…
CBS Wins Friday Night
For the second week of the season, CBS won Friday in both total viewers and the adults 18 to 49 demographic, with the 10 p.m. (ET) drama “Numb3rs” the No. 1 show for the night in the demo.“Numb3rs” scored a…
Disney Names Cheng Exec VP of Digital Media
As part of a broader strategy to take advantage of digital technology, The Walt Disney Co.’s media networks division on Monday named Albert Cheng as executive VP of digital media, a newly created position.Reporting to Anne Sweeney, co-chairman of the…
Rentrak Signs 12 Programmers for VOD Data
Video-on-demand measurement firm Rentrak cast its net wider Tuesday with the news that it has inked deals with 12 VOD programmers, including several high-profile Viacom properties, to measure their on-demand viewing. The new partners include Paramount Studios, CBS, MTV, Nickelodeon,…
Verizon, Scripps Ink Carriage Pact
Verizon Communications announced Monday that it has signed a carriage agreement with Scripps Networks to carry all of Scripps’ cable networks on Verizon’s FiOS TV video service.The agreement includes carriage of Home & Garden Television, Food Network, DIY-Do It Yourself,…
Berg to Head News Operations for Fox Stations
Fox Television Stations Group announced Monday that Sharri Berg has been promoted to senior VP of news operations for the station group.Ms. Berg will continue to head news operations for Fox News in addition to her new duties with the…
National Show 2006 Moved to Atlanta
The National Cable & Telecommunications Association has pulled its 2006 annual National Show out of Hurricane Katrina-ravaged New Orleans and is moving it to Atlanta, the organization said Monday. The dates for the NCTA’s 55th annual get-together are April 9-11,…
Deloitte Auditors Charged in Adelphia Accounting Scandal
The Securities and Exchange Commission filed administrative charges Friday against two auditors at accounting firm Deloitte & Touche, claiming their auditing services contributed to Adelphia Communications’ giant accounting scandal.The commission charged Gregory Dearlove, 51, with several violations, including wrongfully allowing…