L.A. Screenings Saved by the Bell
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Editorial: Next Time, Remember Real Victims of Strike
The strike is over, and both the Writers Guild of America and the media companies can credibly tell their respective constituencies that they came out winners. But during the collective sigh of relief the television industry releases, writers and studios…
Guest Commentary: Everything Old Is New Again in Play-It-Safe World
We are emerging from a Writers Guild of America strike, reality programming has been pouring onto our screens and networks are facing the dilemma of how to keep viewers from tuning out. No, it’s not 2008; I am actually describing…
What distinguishes your network from the other cable channels that are geared toward female viewers?
Lifetime “We encourage women to be who they are, and still we represent some escapism for women with our entertainment. The Lifetime brand respects women. The movies that we’re setting out to do now are not about women who are…
Quicktakes: Will the writers’ settlement make it easier for the Screen Actors Guild to renew its contract?
“It’s a matter of whether or not the deal will put more pressure on SAG to settle. The truth is the Hollywood community will not tolerate another work stoppage. If the SAG leadership even begins inching toward a strike, the…
Drilling Down to the Finer Points
‘Microtrends’ Offers Insight Into Power of Various Niche Population Segments
Regis on the Red Carpet, Again
One of Regis Philbin’s signature lines used to be “I’m Only One Man.” It became the title of a best-selling book. But for one man, the host of “Live With Regis and Kelly” has always popped up in a lot…
Specializing in Specific Interests
Niche Nets Such as Fine Living, SoapNet, Jewelry TV Target Content to Key Demos
NATAS Plans to Honor Promos
Awards Set for News, Sports, Daytime Spots
Problems Plague Digital Transition
Low-Power Stations, Minorities Among Concerned Groups