In an attempt to develop an equivalent to MTV for the Web video generation, online television studio Next New Networks today debuted a network devoted to the creation of music videos, with Verizon on board as the launch sponsor. Called…
Bucking the bad economic news, online video ad network Tremor Media landed $18 million in venture funding in a round led by Meritech Capital Partners, with participation from Tremor Media’s existing investors. The cash represents the third round of funding…
The Sinclair-owned television stations in Las Vegas rolled the dice on a Feb. 17 digital switchover—and so far, the bet seems to be paying off. Mike Brown, director of engineering for Sinclair duopoly KVCW and KVMY, said that as of…
Peter O’Brien, general manager of Fox-affiliate WRSP in Springfield, Ill., said that any hiccups at his station during the digital transition were “minimal.” The Springfield-Champaign-Decatur market is the 84th largest market in the country, with 386,000 households. For TVWeek’s comprehensive…
Despite the tough economy and a deep advertising market slump that cut CBS’ fourth-quarter earnings in half and forced the company to slash its dividend, CEO Leslie Moonves said he’s looking forward to the upfront. Citing ratings growth at the…
Fox Sports Network’s “Sport Science” will start its second season on March 22. The series, hosted by creator and executive producer John Brenkus, tests the limits of athletic abilities and challenges assumptions about athletes and sports under the scientific guidance…
Online television convergence play Boxee got hit with some bad news: It must remove Hulu from its service at the end of this week. Boxee, which landed $4 million in funding late last year to help make above-board content deals,…
Oscar.com is launching two new online series leading up to the 81st annual Academy Awards on Sunday. The nine-episode Web series “Road to the Oscars” will debut a new episode every day through Feb. 23. Host Chris Harrison will give…
Facing a prolonged recession and a contracting advertising market, online television studio ManiaTV has put itself up for sale and expects to find a buyer by the end of this month, TelevisionWeek has learned. The Web studio that landed advertisers…
Investigation Discovery and author-journalist Aphrodite Jones have signed a two-part exclusive talent agreement. Ms. Jones will join the network, hosting nonfiction programming as well as developing content such as new series “Aphrodite Jones Files.” The show will be produced by…