Among the shows that appear to be immune to the writers strike are “Live With Regis and Kelly” and “The View,” two daytime programs that originate live from New York and aim for an unscripted, unrehearsed, anything-can-happen atmosphere. A “Live”…
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Last week’s impressive show of solidarity by showrunners appears to be a tipping point in the labor dispute between writers and producers, and we hope it provides the impetus needed to settle the strike. As of this writing, on Nov….
Nielsen Online Will Offer All-in-One Ratings Measurement System by 2008
I have studied labor-management relations for nearly 30 years and direct the Center on Conflict Resolution and Negotiations at the University of Pittsburgh. I have worked with both labor and management on developing and executing bargaining strategies. I offer some…
To Nick Brien, worldwide CEO of Universal McCann, the notion of new media is almost irrelevant. “When clients say, ‘Talk to me about new media,’ I say, ‘No, I am not going to talk to you about new media, I…
The battle for ratings supremacy between NBC’s “Today” and ABC’s “Good Morning America” continues to grow more ferocious, and the Peacock’s longtime frontrunner is pulling out the stops – and some commercials – to retain its crown. On several occasions…
Facebook users love to “poke” friends they have linked to on the site. It’s an electronic way to tap a pal on the shoulder, even if they are miles away in a classroom or office. Now aficionados of the popular…