The head of the National Cable & Telecommunications Association unleashed an unusually broad attack on Federal Communications Commission Chairman Kevin J. Martin, suggesting he is “manipulating” statistics, scheduling FCC decisions and tilting reports to operate the agency more like a…
Comcast and Microsoft have partnered to launch an Internet-based communications product available for small to medium businesses, allowing these businesses access to features usually associated with larger businesses. Using Microsoft Communication Services, small and medium businesses will have access to…
Director-writer-producer Marshall Herskovitz will receive the Silver Anniversary New Vision award from the Caucus for Television Producers, Writers and Directors, the organization announced today. The award is honoring Mr. Herskovitz’s 25 years of creativity, including his involvement in “thirtysomething” and…
The NHL Network has inked a one-year extension for broadcast rights to American Hockey League games. Under the deal, the outlet will broadcast 20 “Game of the Week” matchups during the season. The games will air weekly at 7 p.m….
Sony Pictures Television has landed some serious star power in Jerry Seinfeld and Tony Bennett for its upcoming presentation at the Consumer Electronics Show on Jan. 7. Sony said the multiple Grammy and Emmy winner Mr. Bennett and Golden Globe…
A compilation of strike news from around the Web. IATSE President Rails Against WGA The Writers Guild of America has been accused of being strike-happy by Thomas Short, president of the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees, Daily Variety reports….
MTV Networks plans to refine its Web sites so they can be measured more effectively by online audience measurement firm comScore, Ty Ahmad-Taylor, VP of product development at MTV Networks, said during a session at the NewTeeVee Conference in San…
CNN Worldwide is beefing up its newsgathering capacity with at least four additional correspondents, a regional hub in the United Arab Emirates, a digital production unit based in London, additional personnel for CNN en Español and investments in CNN’s International…
Internet television technology firm thePlatform has inked deals with two children’s entertainment brands, HIT Entertainment and PBS Kids Sprout. Under the agreements, the Web video company will power online video publishing for HIT Entertainment’s Web channels for shows like “Barney,”…