In a strange and unexpected way, Charlie Ergen’s EchoStar Communications is winning the domestic satellite derby, at least perceptually, for now.After losing his bid to take over dominant rival DirecTV late last year, it seemed as though Mr. Ergen had…
Dennis FitzSimons, Tribune Co.’s veteran “television guy” and newly elected CEO, is on track to make some bold program moves and acquire more big-market TV stations to become a top-tier media player.Mr. FitzSimons, 52, has demonstrated a keen appreciation for…
2 Separate segments devoted to the return of Fox’s “American Idol” on NBC’s “Today” show Tuesday3 Teases during Tuesday’s “Today” to the “American Idol” segments6.5 million Average viewership for Tuesday’s “Today,” according to fast nationals from Nielsen Media Research24.9 million…
It will soon be time to say farewell to Bruce Johansen, at least in his capacity as president and CEO of the National Association of Television Program Executives. Mr. Johansen leaves at a time the organization faces great challenges but…
Byron Allen’s CF Entertainment will add to its programming larder with four new series slated for the fall, which will give it a total of 12 shows on the air. Not too shabby for a business started 10 years ago…
Posted Friday, Jan. 24. WB orders two drama pilots The WB picked up two drama pilots yesterday including one from former WB President Susanne Daniels’ production company. Ms. Daniels’ First Move Productions along with Michigan J. Productions will produce “Chasing…
Posted Thursday, Jan. 23. America ‘Idol’-izing Fox’s hit series “American Idol” followed its Tuesday night smash debut with an equally impressive performance Wednesday night, retaining 95 percent of its adults 18 to 49 audience from its premiere episode. From 8:30…
Posted Wednesday Jan. 22. ‘Pulse’ returns with ‘Joe’ interview “The Pulse,” the newsmagazine produced by Fox News for a brief run last year, will return to Fox Broadcasting 9 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 30, with a reality-driven lineup that includes an…
Posted Tuesday, Jan. 21. Tauzin honored at NATPE Somewhere between 6,000 and 8,000 attendees filled New Orleans streets today for the opening session of the National Association of Television Program Executives conference, which is marking its 40th anniversary. House Energy…
At the beginning of 2002, it appeared that Bill Cella’s Magna Global USA, the new negotiating arm for the Interpublic Group’s Universal McCann, Initiative Media and True North Media units, was the Madison Avenue organization best positioned to take advantage…