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Success Story: Ad Sales Lead to Web Hits

When KVEW-TV in Kennewick, Wash., wanted to drive traffic to its Web site, the ABC affiliate launched an ad sales promotion that allowed advertisers to release additional information online about their products and services.“Ask the Professional,” which began as “Ask…

Cable Takes Back Seat in Soft Upfront Market

Price Hike Expectations Scaled Back as Broadcast Networks Flex Muscle in Early Deals

CAB Meet Beats Drum for Importance of TV

Speakers Advise Execs to Embrace New Technology and Get Closer to Consumers

Making the Most of the ’05 Upfronts

Use Early Knowledge of Fall Broadcast Lineups to Target Series, Genres, Nights, Time Slots for Clients’ Brands

Success Story: Weight Loss Finds Winners

With the winter clothes shed, some TV stations are helping pair viewers and advertisers with promotions that will help viewers shed some pounds and sponsors increase exposure.NBC affiliate WFIE-TV in Evansville, Ind., chose three female finalists to compete for the…

Prepare for Summertime Behavior

Warm Weather, Longer Days Entice Consumers Away From TV, so Find Antidotes to Season’s Outdoor Fever

Work, Sleep and TV Top Daily Activities

Consumers Spend 11 Percent of Their Lives in Front of Tube

Study Indicates UPN, ABC Lead Broadcast Clutter-Rich Stakes

Netlet’s Prime-Time Nonprogram Minutes Per Hour Rise to 13.9

Selling From the Grave

Company Extending Its Q Likability Ratings to Dead Performers Whose Appeal May Be Useful to Advertisers

Neutralize Clutter to Set Off Message

By Employing Basic Buying Strategies, Advertisers Can Increase Chances Their Message Will Stand Out