Turner Speaks to HRTS Media companies should act responsibly and self-censor their content, said Ted Turner, speaking Thursday to the Hollywood Radio and Television Society, a day after receiving his star on Hollywood’s Walk of Fame. He said he believes…
BBC: Paul Lee Not Leaving Network CEO Paul Lee is not leaving BBC America — that’s the word at the network in response to published reports that he tops the list to succeed former ABC Family president Angela Shapiro. “He’s…
Nielsen Delays N.Y. People Meter Rollout to June 3 Nielsen Media Research has delayed for two months the switchover to Local People Meters in New York. The switch had been scheduled to take place Thursday and now will take place…
It’s the time of year when broadcast nets cast, polish and screen pilots while evaluating their competitive position. As they finalize their fall schedules, the hunt grows more intense for the big hit that can energize an entire schedule, as…
Under the gun from federal policymakers, the National Association of Broadcasters last week announced it is forming a task force on “responsible programming” that will consider adoption of an industry code of conduct.“Broadcasters are committed to a plan of voluntary…
The Big 4 networks did an apparent about-face on the v-chip last week, and veteran executives said the reason is simple: Despite their serious reservations about the device during its development a decade ago, the sky didn’t fall when the…
With casting under way nationwide for “The Apprentice 2,” Virginia real estate entrepreneur Frank Borges LLosa has come up with a plan to, hopefully, set himself apart from the masses. Mr. LLosa recently launched the Web site ApprenticeWannabes.com as a…
While Congress debates what may constitute indecent broadcast programming, the reality is that the most outrageous, sexy, edgy content isn’t on broadcast television. It is available for those willing to pay to see it on premium cable channels and through…
Nielsen Media Research is standing by plans to switch Thursday to Local People Meter measurement service in New York in the face of pressure and criticism from lawmakers, advocacy groups and even some clients.“We’re still on target,” said Nielsen spokesman…
March Madness on CBS sent most syndicated fare into a tailspin due to competition or pre-emptions during the week ending March 21, but rookies managed to dodge the bullet, according to Nielsen Media Research.Four of the five first-run rookie strips…