http://www.tvb.org TVB Features and Industry News from the tvb.org website. Thu, 23 May 2013 13:49:43 -0500 http://www.poynter.org/latest-news/als-morning-meeting/214008/oklahoma-governor-thanks-media-for-tornado-coverage/ Okla. Gov. Mary Fallin thanked her state's media Tuesday for saving lives with early storm warnings and non-stop coverage of the recovery efforts, calling TV station meterologists "top notch and first-rate." Thu, 23 May 2013 10:00:00 -0500 http://www.poynter.org/latest-news/als-morning-meeting/214008/oklahoma-governor-thanks-media-for-tornado-coverage/ http://www.netnewscheck.com/article/26333/sook-algorithms-cant-serve-local-markets Perry Sook, chairman and CEO of Nexstar Broadcasting Group, told attendees at the Media Financial Management Association's conference in New Orleans today that local media companies' local nature is their greatest weapon in their battle against the Googles and Yahoos of the world. "Local markets cannot be effectively served by an algorithm," he says. Thu, 23 May 2013 09:00:00 -0500 http://www.netnewscheck.com/article/26333/sook-algorithms-cant-serve-local-markets http://adage.com/article/special-report-tv-upfront/10-tv-dramas-succeed/241606/ A look into the website's crystal ball -- think of the Watchlist community as a massive focus group of informed and committed TV viewers. Wed, 22 May 2013 10:00:00 -0500 http://adage.com/article/special-report-tv-upfront/10-tv-dramas-succeed/241606/ http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/05/21/television-ratings-idUSL2N0E22DT20130521 Broadcast network CBS said it won this season's ratings race among the 18-to-49 age group most prized by advertisers, claiming its first victory in that audience in 21 years. Wed, 22 May 2013 09:45:00 -0500 http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/05/21/television-ratings-idUSL2N0E22DT20130521 http://www.nytimes.com/2013/05/21/business/media/video-on-demand-viewing-is-gaining-popularity.html More and more TV episodes and movies are becoming available through the on-demand systems that cable subscribers can tune in with their set-top boxes. Wed, 22 May 2013 09:00:00 -0500 http://www.nytimes.com/2013/05/21/business/media/video-on-demand-viewing-is-gaining-popularity.html http://www.broadcastingcable.com/blog/Station_to_Station/33857-Scripps_Grabs_Two_Trophies_at_Peabody_Lunch.php Scripps executives, including Rich Boehne, Brian Lawlor and Bob Sullivan, were in New York as two of the group's stations picked up prestigious Peabody awards from the University of Georgia's Grady College of Journalism. Wed, 22 May 2013 08:00:00 -0500 http://www.broadcastingcable.com/blog/Station_to_Station/33857-Scripps_Grabs_Two_Trophies_at_Peabody_Lunch.php http://www.broadcastingcable.com/article/493629-Oklahoma_City_Stations_Tap_Disaster_Experience_to_Get_Word_Out_Effectively.php The Oklahoma City TV stations are getting high marks for timely coverage that some feel may have prevented scores of deaths as a devastating tornado leveled much of Moore, Okla. Tue, 21 May 2013 16:00:00 -0500 http://www.broadcastingcable.com/article/493629-Oklahoma_City_Stations_Tap_Disaster_Experience_to_Get_Word_Out_Effectively.php http://www.nytimes.com/2013/05/21/business/media/helicopter-brings-viewers-vivid-images-of-tornado.html?_r=0 As a massive tornado tore through Moore, Okla., a news helicopter belonging to KFOR, the NBC-affiliated television station nearby, tracked it the whole time, providing a visual exclamation point for the meteorologists who were warning residents to seek shelter. Tue, 21 May 2013 13:53:00 -0500 http://www.nytimes.com/2013/05/21/business/media/helicopter-brings-viewers-vivid-images-of-tornado.html?_r=0 http://www.tvnewscheck.com/article/67663/okla-stations-go-continuous-with-tornado As the impact of the devastating tornado became clear, the market's new stations went into disaster mode. Tue, 21 May 2013 13:00:00 -0500 http://www.tvnewscheck.com/article/67663/okla-stations-go-continuous-with-tornado http://www.tvnewscheck.com/article/67662/inkstained-wretches-find-new-homes-in-tv Stations are taking advantage of the growing number of experienced newspaper reporters and columnists looking for work. Their skills, wide networks of sources and experience are what stations need to excel in a growing multiplatform marketplace. Tue, 21 May 2013 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.tvnewscheck.com/article/67662/inkstained-wretches-find-new-homes-in-tv http://www.broadcastingcable.com/article/493551-Tumulty_Named_EVP_of_Affiliate_Relations_at_CBS.php Elizabeth Tumulty has been named executive VP of affiliate relations for the CBS Television Network. Tumulty comes from The CW, where she was executive VP of network distribution, serving as the network's head of distribution and affiliate relations when it launched in 2006. Tue, 21 May 2013 10:06:00 -0500 http://www.broadcastingcable.com/article/493551-Tumulty_Named_EVP_of_Affiliate_Relations_at_CBS.php http://www.bizjournals.com/pittsburgh/news/2013/05/17/wtae-tv-gm-named-hearst-senior-vp.html WTAE-TV President and General Manager Michael J. Hayes is moving up the corporate ladder, and was named to a senior vice president position in parent company Hearst Television. Tue, 21 May 2013 10:00:00 -0500 http://www.bizjournals.com/pittsburgh/news/2013/05/17/wtae-tv-gm-named-hearst-senior-vp.html http://www.multichannel.com/policy/clyburn-lead-fcc-may-20/143356 FCC Commissioner Mignon Clyburn will become acting chair of the agency, effective Monday, May 20, according to an FCC spokesperson. She will be the first woman to hold that post. Tue, 21 May 2013 09:00:00 -0500 http://www.multichannel.com/policy/clyburn-lead-fcc-may-20/143356 http://www.tvnewscheck.com/article/67600/spectrum-valuation-puts-sinclair-at-the-top Sinclair Broadcast Group's stock may be the best publicly traded broadcast stock value on the market currently -- at least when the value of the spectrum the Baltimore-based company controls though its TV stations is considered, according to a study released Friday by Wells Fargo Securities. Tue, 21 May 2013 09:00:00 -0500 http://www.tvnewscheck.com/article/67600/spectrum-valuation-puts-sinclair-at-the-top http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-05-16/cbs-s-moonves-sees-advertising-about-face-on-tivo-viewers.html CBS and the other networks are trying to persuade marketers to accept a change in audiences' TV habits. As many as 25 percent of viewers are taping shows using TiVo-style digital video recorders and watching them later, according to an analysis from TVB . Mon, 20 May 2013 13:00:00 -0500 http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-05-16/cbs-s-moonves-sees-advertising-about-face-on-tivo-viewers.html http://www.broadcastingcable.com/article/493542-Ad_Council_Pushes_Digital_Delivery.php The Ad Council is launching its new digital platform for delivery of public service announcements on Monday, providing one-stop shopping for spots across a range of media. Mon, 20 May 2013 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.broadcastingcable.com/article/493542-Ad_Council_Pushes_Digital_Delivery.php http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/200087/wpps-sorrell-favors-revising-c3-system-taking-me.html?edition=59889#axzz2TCuhoE1o Departing from the stand his company has taken on the issue, WPP CEO Sir Martin Sorrell has stated that the current C3 ratings system would have to be revised. Fri, 17 May 2013 09:00:00 -0500 http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/200087/wpps-sorrell-favors-revising-c3-system-taking-me.html?edition=59889#axzz2TCuhoE1o http://hosted.verticalresponse.com/828327/6222f6b173/1582231535/2804e59a05/ Another Dyle mobile TV compatible device hits the market! The Belkin Mobile TV Receiver is now available, boasting many cool features. Fri, 17 May 2013 08:30:00 -0500 http://hosted.verticalresponse.com/828327/6222f6b173/1582231535/2804e59a05/ http://variety.com/2013/digital/news/upfronts-watch-abc-twitter-vine-vod-1200482737/ The upfront presentations in Manhattan weren't purely about TV; Broadcast, cable nets tout cross-platform products aplenty, from Watch ABC to CW Seed. Fri, 17 May 2013 08:15:00 -0500 http://variety.com/2013/digital/news/upfronts-watch-abc-twitter-vine-vod-1200482737/ http://europe.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130517/ANE/305179991/jaguar-launches-plan-to-spruce-up-u-s-stores#axzz2TYQBHBeq Jaguar is rolling out a plan to refurbish its U.S. dealerships in preparation for a wave of new products. Fri, 17 May 2013 08:10:00 -0500 http://europe.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130517/ANE/305179991/jaguar-launches-plan-to-spruce-up-u-s-stores#axzz2TYQBHBeq http://www.restaurantnews.com/smoothie-king-targets-new-york-washington-d-c-and-baltimore-for-franchise-growth/ Smoothie King Franchises, Inc., announced it's targeting New York, Washington, D.C. and Baltimore for franchise expansion, offering 40% discount off franchise fee to drive development. Fri, 17 May 2013 08:10:00 -0500 http://www.restaurantnews.com/smoothie-king-targets-new-york-washington-d-c-and-baltimore-for-franchise-growth/ http://variety.com/2013/tv/news/the-stupidity-of-smart-tv-1200480143/ TV manufacturers are blowing a huge built-in advantage in a big, difficult market. Fri, 17 May 2013 08:06:00 -0500 http://variety.com/2013/tv/news/the-stupidity-of-smart-tv-1200480143/ http://www.nytimes.com/2013/05/17/business/media/clips-quips-and-snips-a-wrap-up-of-upfronts.html?ref=media A look back at some highlights of the annual Upfronts week, as television executives offered Madison Avenue previews of their schedules for the 2013-14 season. Fri, 17 May 2013 08:05:00 -0500 http://www.nytimes.com/2013/05/17/business/media/clips-quips-and-snips-a-wrap-up-of-upfronts.html?ref=media http://www.newyorker.com/online/blogs/elements/2013/05/julius-genachowski-leaves-the-fcc.html As Genachowski prepares to leave, he agreed to chat with The New Yorker about his legacy and what he hopes to see the F.C.C. do next. Fri, 17 May 2013 08:00:00 -0500 http://www.newyorker.com/online/blogs/elements/2013/05/julius-genachowski-leaves-the-fcc.html http://adage.com/article/media/nbc-projects-800m-2014-winter-games/241498/ NBC Universal is projecting an $800 million-plus advertising haul for the 2014 Winter Olympics, said Seth Winter, exec VP-sales and marketing for NBC Sports Group. Fri, 17 May 2013 08:00:00 -0500 http://adage.com/article/media/nbc-projects-800m-2014-winter-games/241498/ http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/200404/univision-telemundo-tout-gains.html#axzz2TMlUp997 With the broadcast network season close to ending, many mid- and smaller-sized networks -- on traditional over-the-air TV stations and/or local TV digital sub-channels -- will tout some gains. Thu, 16 May 2013 14:00:00 -0500 http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/200404/univision-telemundo-tout-gains.html#axzz2TMlUp997 http://www.mediabizbloggers.com/tvb/-Cultural-Currency--Theres-Still-Magic-in-Mass---Stacey-Lynn-Schulman-TVB-.html Are you riding the Twitter feed while watching the season finale of your favorite show this month? Or maybe you're a science fiction fan, debating the relative merits of the latest storyline changes on Facebook? For mass media and the marketing industry that supports it, social networking represents the latest opportunity to keep consumers "engaged." Wed, 15 May 2013 08:00:00 -0500 http://www.mediabizbloggers.com/tvb/-Cultural-Currency--Theres-Still-Magic-in-Mass---Stacey-Lynn-Schulman-TVB-.html http://www.tvnewscheck.com/article/67505/abc-to-test-nielsen-mobile-tv-ad-ratings/ Nielsen and ABC announced the network's participation in Nielsen's first trial to expand its Nielsen Online Campaign Ratings solution to mobile. Wed, 15 May 2013 08:00:00 -0500 http://www.tvnewscheck.com/article/67505/abc-to-test-nielsen-mobile-tv-ad-ratings/ http://www.poynter.org/latest-news/business-news/the-biz-blog/212550/new-research-finds-92-percent-of-news-consumption-is-still-on-legacy-platforms/ Surprising statistic from McKinsey and Company: When you measure news consumption in the U.S. by time spent, rather than raw audience numbers, digital platforms are getting only 8% of the action. Tue, 14 May 2013 14:00:00 -0500 http://www.poynter.org/latest-news/business-news/the-biz-blog/212550/new-research-finds-92-percent-of-news-consumption-is-still-on-legacy-platforms/ http://www.tvnewscheck.com/article/67460/barbara-walters-announces-her-retirement Walters, said on The View that she will step away from the camera next summer. Before that, her retirement tour will include TV specials looking back at her work. Mon, 13 May 2013 15:30:00 -0500 http://www.tvnewscheck.com/article/67460/barbara-walters-announces-her-retirement http://ftp.media.radcity.net/ZSND/issues/May2013/S3503.pdf Local broadcast TV viewers are 85% more likely to post photos and videos on Twitter and Facebook than users of all media (radio, newspapers, broadcast and cable TV), according to findings from the 2013 Cultural Currency study released by TVB. Mon, 13 May 2013 11:00:00 -0500 http://ftp.media.radcity.net/ZSND/issues/May2013/S3503.pdf http://www.tvnewscheck.com/article/67452/hearst-to-offer-abc-live-streaming-service Disney/ABC Television Group has announced that Hearst Television and other ABC affiliates will join the ABC O&Os in live streaming their broadcast signals so that they can be received by "authenticated" cable subscribers on tablets and smartphones. Mon, 13 May 2013 09:00:00 -0500 http://www.tvnewscheck.com/article/67452/hearst-to-offer-abc-live-streaming-service http://www.tvnewscheck.com/article/67434/meyers-to-replace-fallon-on-late-night According to NBC, Saturday Night Live cast member Seth Meyers will replace Jimmy Fallon at the 12:35 a.m. Late Night show next year. Fallon is moving up an hour as Jay Leno's replacement on the Tonight show. Mon, 13 May 2013 09:00:00 -0500 http://www.tvnewscheck.com/article/67434/meyers-to-replace-fallon-on-late-night http://www.tvnewscheck.com/article/67452/hearst-to-offer-abc-live-streaming-service?utm_source=&utm_medium=Email&utm_term=Hearst+To+Offer+ABC+Live+Streaming+Service&utm_campaign=Hearst+To+Offer+ABC+Live+Streaming+Service Disney/ABC said that it will launch its Watch ABC service featuring the live streaming of WABC New York and WPVI Philadelphia. Hearst is the first station group to sign on to provide the service with its eight ABC affiliates. Mon, 13 May 2013 09:00:00 -0500 http://www.tvnewscheck.com/article/67452/hearst-to-offer-abc-live-streaming-service?utm_source=&utm_medium=Email&utm_term=Hearst+To+Offer+ABC+Live+Streaming+Service&utm_campaign=Hearst+To+Offer+ABC+Live+Streaming+Service http://online.wsj.com/article/PR-CO-20130510-908826.html?mod=googlenews_wsj The Wall Street Journal reports: Industry's first "Cultural Currency" study goes beyond conversation to demonstrate how viewers really use Social Media. Study reveals how Twitter and Facebook complement TV's brand-building. Fri, 10 May 2013 13:20:00 -0500 http://online.wsj.com/article/PR-CO-20130510-908826.html?mod=googlenews_wsj http://www.tvweek.com/blogs/tvbizwire/2013/05/cbs-affiliates-board-backs-liv.php CBS press release statement: "Local Live + Same Day Data Stream Is Best Available Local TV Measurement." Fri, 10 May 2013 13:00:00 -0500 http://www.tvweek.com/blogs/tvbizwire/2013/05/cbs-affiliates-board-backs-liv.php http://www.nielsen.com/us/en/newswire/2013/nielsen-estimates-115-6-million-tv-homes-in-the-u-s---up-1-2-.html The universe of U.S. television homes is growing--and so is the TV audience. According to Nielsen's 2014 Advance National TV Household Universe Estimate (UE), there are 115.6 million TV homes in the U.S., up 1.2% from the 2012-2013 estimate of 114.2 million. Nielsen estimates that 294 million persons age 2 and older live in these TV homes, an increase of 1.6% from last year. Fri, 10 May 2013 12:30:00 -0500 http://www.nielsen.com/us/en/newswire/2013/nielsen-estimates-115-6-million-tv-homes-in-the-u-s---up-1-2-.html http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/200034/smart-tv-reach-doubles-tablet-owners-heavy-svod-u.html#axzz2SonjQVb9 Advertisers, take note: Consumers are getting savvier at connecting their TVs to the Internet, and interacting with TV shows on mobile devices in new ways. Fri, 10 May 2013 12:30:00 -0500 http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/200034/smart-tv-reach-doubles-tablet-owners-heavy-svod-u.html#axzz2SonjQVb9 http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/200078/local-tv-viewers-crazy-for-social-media-newspaper.html Concerning TV, the TVB research revealed that broadcast TV at the national and local level generated as much as 192 times more brand fans within social media than advertisers in the same category that only purchased cable. Overall, the TVB believes broadcast TV have the most balanced when it comes to social media. Fri, 10 May 2013 11:45:00 -0500 http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/200078/local-tv-viewers-crazy-for-social-media-newspaper.html http://www.tvnewscheck.com/article/67359/sook-forecasts-more-rolling-ma-thunder The station trading market will remain hot through the end of next year and Nexstar will be right in the middle of it, Nexstar CEO Perry Sook told securities analysts yesterday. Thu, 09 May 2013 09:00:00 -0500 http://www.tvnewscheck.com/article/67359/sook-forecasts-more-rolling-ma-thunder http://www.tvnewscheck.com/article/67329/nexstars-1q-net-revenue-climbs-342 Nexstar Broadcasting Group today reported financial results for the first quarter ended March 31 that included a 34.2% increase in net revenue to $112.2 million compared to the year-earlier quarter's $83.6 million. Wed, 08 May 2013 15:00:00 -0500 http://www.tvnewscheck.com/article/67329/nexstars-1q-net-revenue-climbs-342 http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20130506005328/en/LIN-Media-Deploys-TVUPack-Mobile-Cellular-Uplink LIN Media signed a deal with TVU Networks to purchase TVUPacks and the TVU Grid feature for its 43 television stations and seven digital channels across 23 markets, aiming to help the stations provide viewers more rapid, efficient access to live video content. Wed, 08 May 2013 08:00:00 -0500 http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20130506005328/en/LIN-Media-Deploys-TVUPack-Mobile-Cellular-Uplink http://www.tvnewscheck.com/article/67193/foxs-original-idea-no-more-reruns The network is committing itself to scheduling more original programming--all year, but especially in the summer--to counter the effects of cable and DVRs. Wed, 08 May 2013 08:00:00 -0500 http://www.tvnewscheck.com/article/67193/foxs-original-idea-no-more-reruns http://us1.campaign-archive2.com/?u=e14dc1ea151f8f386601cc8a1&id=79a1bb8b62&e=07bbd5ddc6 The E.W. Scripps Co. reported first quarter earnings on Monday that included revenue from television stations of $96.9 million, down $2.7 million from the first quarter of 2012, a decrease of 2.8%. Tue, 07 May 2013 08:00:00 -0500 http://us1.campaign-archive2.com/?u=e14dc1ea151f8f386601cc8a1&id=79a1bb8b62&e=07bbd5ddc6 http://www.mediabizbloggers.com/ed-keller/The-Platinum-Age-of-TV-and-the-Buzz----All-the-Buzz----That-is-Driving-It---Ed-Keller.html Ed Keller , MediaBizBloggers, analyzes the buzz around TV's social conversations. Tue, 07 May 2013 08:00:00 -0500 http://www.mediabizbloggers.com/ed-keller/The-Platinum-Age-of-TV-and-the-Buzz----All-the-Buzz----That-is-Driving-It---Ed-Keller.html http://us1.campaign-archive2.com/?u=e14dc1ea151f8f386601cc8a1&id=79a1bb8b62&e=07bbd5ddc6 Propelled by the country's rapidly growing Hispanic population, Univision is the only one of the top five networks to have increased its prime-time viewership this season in the coveted 18- to 49-year-old demographic. Tue, 07 May 2013 08:00:00 -0500 http://us1.campaign-archive2.com/?u=e14dc1ea151f8f386601cc8a1&id=79a1bb8b62&e=07bbd5ddc6 http://www.tvnewscheck.com/article/67229/lins-jenkins-and-his-busy-tech-agenda LIN Media's Brett Jenkins feels like his station group has been on the cutting edge of broadcast technology for some time now. Fri, 03 May 2013 08:00:00 -0500 http://www.tvnewscheck.com/article/67229/lins-jenkins-and-his-busy-tech-agenda http://www.tvnewscheck.com/article/67214/pickups-spur-increase-in-april-auto-sales Detroit was king in April, with demand for its big pickups helping to boost U.S. auto sales and offset a soft month for Toyota. Fri, 03 May 2013 07:15:00 -0500 http://www.tvnewscheck.com/article/67214/pickups-spur-increase-in-april-auto-sales http://www.tvnewscheck.com/playout/2013/05/spire-being-raised-atop-one-world-trade-center/ Crews raised the final section of the spire, donned with the U.S. flag, atop One World Trade Center Thursday, marking a milestone for The Durst Organization, New York City broadcasters and the city as a whole. Fri, 03 May 2013 07:15:00 -0500 http://www.tvnewscheck.com/playout/2013/05/spire-being-raised-atop-one-world-trade-center/ http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/199448/guest-commentary-tvbs-lanzano-talks-viewing-patt.html#axzz2S8mCGnsk In a response to a MediaPost TV Blog, TVB President-CEO Steve Lanzano weighs in on measurement in local markets. Thu, 02 May 2013 13:10:00 -0500 http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/199448/guest-commentary-tvbs-lanzano-talks-viewing-patt.html#axzz2S8mCGnsk http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-05-02/detroit-beats-estimates-in-best-u-s-april-sales-since-07-cars.html Detroit's boom-and-bust history was built on a dependence on big, fuel-thirsty vehicles. Now, with freshly stocked showrooms of new cars and more-efficient trucks, U.S. automakers are gaining ground on their Asian competitors with the best lineup in a generation. Thu, 02 May 2013 13:00:00 -0500 http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-05-02/detroit-beats-estimates-in-best-u-s-april-sales-since-07-cars.html http://www.tvnewscheck.com/article/67211/cbs-tv-stations-1q-revenue-up-5?utm_source=&utm_medium=Email&utm_term=CBS+TV+Stations%27+1Q+Revenue+Up+5%25&utm_campaign=Blog+Shows+Wheeler+Critical+Of+Broadcasting CBS Corp. on Wednesday reported its strongest-ever quarterly results, including 1Q revenue that exceeded $4 billion for the first time since CBS became a stand-alone company in 2006. Thu, 02 May 2013 08:45:00 -0500 http://www.tvnewscheck.com/article/67211/cbs-tv-stations-1q-revenue-up-5?utm_source=&utm_medium=Email&utm_term=CBS+TV+Stations%27+1Q+Revenue+Up+5%25&utm_campaign=Blog+Shows+Wheeler+Critical+Of+Broadcasting http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/199391/cbs-revs-tv-moves-upward-publishing-sinks.html#axzz2S8mCGnsk CBS looks to a moderately strong upfront period -- much the same as a year ago. Thu, 02 May 2013 08:00:00 -0500 http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/199391/cbs-revs-tv-moves-upward-publishing-sinks.html#axzz2S8mCGnsk http://mobile.bloomberg.com/news/2013-04-30/core-capital-s-wheeler-to-be-named-chairman-of-u-s-fcc.html President Barack Obama named Tom Wheeler, a venture capitalist and former leader of cable and wireless trade groups, to head the U.S. Federal Communications Commission, where he may focus on nurturing mobile technology. Thu, 02 May 2013 08:00:00 -0500 http://mobile.bloomberg.com/news/2013-04-30/core-capital-s-wheeler-to-be-named-chairman-of-u-s-fcc.html http://www.tvnewscheck.com/article/67228/sinclair-prices-common-stock-offering?utm_source=&utm_medium=Email&utm_term=Sinclair+Prices+Common+Stock+Offering&utm_campaign=Blog+Shows+Wheeler+Critical+Of+Broadcasting Sinclair Broadcast Group announced today that it has priced an underwritten public offering of 18 million primary shares of Class A common stock at a price to the public of $27.25 per share. Thu, 02 May 2013 08:00:00 -0500 http://www.tvnewscheck.com/article/67228/sinclair-prices-common-stock-offering?utm_source=&utm_medium=Email&utm_term=Sinclair+Prices+Common+Stock+Offering&utm_campaign=Blog+Shows+Wheeler+Critical+Of+Broadcasting http://www.fiercecable.com/story/my-experience-nielsen-participant/2013-05-01 Steve Donohue of FierceCable discusses his insights & experiences regarding Nielsen's People Meter--its key measurement tool. Wed, 01 May 2013 10:00:00 -0500 http://www.fiercecable.com/story/my-experience-nielsen-participant/2013-05-01 http://bmoremedia.com/innovationnews/wbal04302013.aspx Baltimore news station WBAL-TV recently signed an agreement with New Jersey's Dyle mobile TV to bring live broadcast programming to viewers who want to watch news and other programs on their cell phones. The move will help the local NBC affiliate expand its reach and stay ahead of the competition with new technologies. Wed, 01 May 2013 09:00:00 -0500 http://bmoremedia.com/innovationnews/wbal04302013.aspx http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-04-30/cbs-could-switch-to-cable-if-aereo-wins-case-ceo-says.html The CBS (CBS) television network could go off the air and become a cable channel if courts don't stop the Internet startup Aereo Inc. from retransmitting shows such as "NCIS" without permission. Wed, 01 May 2013 08:00:00 -0500 http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-04-30/cbs-could-switch-to-cable-if-aereo-wins-case-ceo-says.html http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/199272/nielsen-launches-digital-ratings-to-measure-tv-vie.html#axzz2RzASTNL4 Expanding its metrics services on the Internet, Nielsen now has announced a pilot effort for TV/video "program" content -- called Nielsen Digital Program Ratings. Wed, 01 May 2013 08:00:00 -0500 http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/199272/nielsen-launches-digital-ratings-to-measure-tv-vie.html#axzz2RzASTNL4 http://www.tvb.org/media/file/SBG_Q1-Earnings-Release_04-30-13.pdf Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. reported financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2013. Tue, 30 Apr 2013 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.tvb.org/media/file/SBG_Q1-Earnings-Release_04-30-13.pdf http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/199195/c3-vs-c7-offers-room-for-compromise.html#axzz2RrCF5IN1 Is the C3 vs. C7 debate worthy of the attention it will continue to receive until a settlement is reached? Yes. Anytime, the national TV market could undergo a currency switch, it merits vast interest. Tue, 30 Apr 2013 08:20:00 -0500 http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/199195/c3-vs-c7-offers-room-for-compromise.html#axzz2RrCF5IN1 http://www.broadcastingcable.com/blog/Station_to_Station/33830-Guest_Commentary_Bill_Fine_WCVB_Boston_Pres_GM_TVB_Chairman.php When Crisis Strikes Home, Viewers Turn To Hometown TV Stations. Tue, 30 Apr 2013 08:10:00 -0500 http://www.broadcastingcable.com/blog/Station_to_Station/33830-Guest_Commentary_Bill_Fine_WCVB_Boston_Pres_GM_TVB_Chairman.php http://ftp.media.radcity.net/ZSND/issues/April2013/S5170.pdf The ABC Affiliate Board has joined the NBC Affiliate Board in backing the call by TVB for Live + Same Day ratings data to become the standard in local markets, ratherthan Live Only. Tue, 30 Apr 2013 07:00:00 -0500 http://ftp.media.radcity.net/ZSND/issues/April2013/S5170.pdf http://www.tvnewscheck.com/article/67138/a-debriefing-from-bostons-front-line?utm_source=&utm_medium=Email&utm_term=A+Debriefing+From+Boston%27s+Front+Line&utm_campaign=A+Debriefing+From+Boston%27s+Front+Line TVNewsCheck Editor Harry A. Jessell talks with WCVB Boston GM Bill Fine and News Director Andrew Vrees about what their station and city went through in those five intense days of almost nonstop coverage of the Boston Marathon bombings and manhunt. Mon, 29 Apr 2013 08:00:00 -0500 http://www.tvnewscheck.com/article/67138/a-debriefing-from-bostons-front-line?utm_source=&utm_medium=Email&utm_term=A+Debriefing+From+Boston%27s+Front+Line&utm_campaign=A+Debriefing+From+Boston%27s+Front+Line http://www.tvb.org/4685/1534590 News, articles and commentary about the ongoing Local Broadcast TV coverage. Fri, 26 Apr 2013 11:47:00 -0500 http://www.tvb.org/4685/1534590 http://www.tvnewscheck.com/article/66888/tvb-to-move-its-new-york-headquarters TVB announced plans to relocate its New York City headquarters to 120 Wall Street, New York City's only Association Center and home to more than 30 nonprofit organizations. The relocation will be effective April 22. Fri, 26 Apr 2013 11:45:00 -0500 http://www.tvnewscheck.com/article/66888/tvb-to-move-its-new-york-headquarters http://www.tvnewscheck.com/article/67115/tvb-chief-bostonians-depend-on-local-tv Steve Lanzano, TVB president-CEO, says the huge increase in viewers of TV station news coverage during the week of the Boston Marathon bombings and manhunt are a vivid reminder of the timely and accurate information local TV broadcasters deliver. Fri, 26 Apr 2013 11:30:00 -0500 http://www.tvnewscheck.com/article/67115/tvb-chief-bostonians-depend-on-local-tv http://www.tvb.org/media/file/13-04-25_NBC-Affils_TVB-Live-plus-Same-Day.pdf "While the local environment cannot accommodate C3, Live + Same-Day offers the best way for advertisers to have an apples-to-apples comparison of the local and national TV Value propositions." said Jordan Wertlieb, chairman of the NBC Affiliates Board and president of Hearst Television Inc. Fri, 26 Apr 2013 07:15:00 -0500 http://www.tvb.org/media/file/13-04-25_NBC-Affils_TVB-Live-plus-Same-Day.pdf http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/199034/major-tv-sports-events-spur-app-usage.html Spurred on by big TV sporting events, men ramped up their sports app usage in the first months of 2013. Fri, 26 Apr 2013 07:10:00 -0500 http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/199034/major-tv-sports-events-spur-app-usage.html http://mashable.com/2013/04/25/abc-emoticon-app/ Social Sountracker app lets users schedule reminders for shows and other programming, then sign in to give instant feedback via a set of five emoticons. Fri, 26 Apr 2013 07:00:00 -0500 http://mashable.com/2013/04/25/abc-emoticon-app/ http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/198924/local-tv-ad-forecast-to-hit-21b-by-2017.html?edition=59259#ixzz2RVSuiY2k By 2017, local TV stations traditional TV advertising revenues will rise 12.5% to $21.5 billion from the $19.2 billion by the end of this year. Thu, 25 Apr 2013 07:20:00 -0500 http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/198924/local-tv-ad-forecast-to-hit-21b-by-2017.html?edition=59259#ixzz2RVSuiY2k http://www.nexstar.tv/images/pdfs/nxst%20crimson%20acquisition%204-13.pdf Nexstar Broadcasting Group and Mission Broadcasting to Acquire Communications Corporation of America and White Knight Broadcasting, Owners of 19 Television Stations in Ten Markets, for $270 Million in Accretive Transaction Thu, 25 Apr 2013 07:00:00 -0500 http://www.nexstar.tv/images/pdfs/nxst%20crimson%20acquisition%204-13.pdf http://www.politico.com/story/2013/04/mark-zuckerberg-immigration-group-launches-tv-blitz-90511.html The Mark Zuckerberg-backed organization pressing for immigration reform will launch its first wave of television ads, strategists for the group told POLITICO. Thu, 25 Apr 2013 07:00:00 -0500 http://www.politico.com/story/2013/04/mark-zuckerberg-immigration-group-launches-tv-blitz-90511.html http://www.tvnewscheck.com/article/67086/belo-1q-revenue-up-28-to-1603-million?utm_source=&utm_medium=Email&utm_term=Belo+1Q+Revenue+Up+2.8%25+To+%24160.3+Million&utm_campaign=%27Oz%27+Facing+Challenges+On+Renewals+For+2014 Belo Corp. today reported total revenue of $160.3 million in the first quarter of 2013 was $4.4 million, or 2.8%, higher than the first quarter of 2012. Thu, 25 Apr 2013 06:00:00 -0500 http://www.tvnewscheck.com/article/67086/belo-1q-revenue-up-28-to-1603-million?utm_source=&utm_medium=Email&utm_term=Belo+1Q+Revenue+Up+2.8%25+To+%24160.3+Million&utm_campaign=%27Oz%27+Facing+Challenges+On+Renewals+For+2014 http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/198759/gannetts-tv-revs-rocket-10-retrans-up-60.html?edition=59177#axzz2RO9EKSCo Gannett TV revenues climbed nearly 10% in the first quarter of 2013. Gannett pulled in $185.5 million -- 8.5% higher than its $170.9 million in the first quarter of 2012 -- despite the absence of Super Bowl advertising revenues, which the station group benefited from during the first quarter of 2012. Wed, 24 Apr 2013 08:00:00 -0500 http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/198759/gannetts-tv-revs-rocket-10-retrans-up-60.html?edition=59177#axzz2RO9EKSCo http://www.medialifemagazine.com/broadcast-recap-april-24/ Networks are eyeing a number of spinoffs for the coming fall--four are in development, including 'NCIS: Red'. Tue, 23 Apr 2013 09:10:00 -0500 http://www.medialifemagazine.com/broadcast-recap-april-24/ http://www.ana.net/content/show/id/25546 Commercials negotiations between the Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA), and the ANA-4A's Joint Policy Committee (JPC) representing the advertising industry, have mandated universal adoption of Ad-ID. Tue, 23 Apr 2013 09:10:00 -0500 http://www.ana.net/content/show/id/25546 http://www.mediabistro.com/tvspy/68-of-boston-households-watch-local-coverage-of-bombing-suspects-capture_b87962 Ratings for Boston stations went through the roof during the 8pm hour when Dzhokhar Tsarnaev was taken into custody, with Hearst-owned WCVB drawing the most viewership. Tue, 23 Apr 2013 09:00:00 -0500 http://www.mediabistro.com/tvspy/68-of-boston-households-watch-local-coverage-of-bombing-suspects-capture_b87962 http://www.tvnewscheck.com/article/66980/why-the-print-model-for-broadcasting-works?utm_source=&utm_medium=Email&utm_term=Why+The+Print+Model+For+Broadcasting+Works&utm_campaign=TV+Spend+Nears+%2480B%2c+DVR+Homes+Near+50%25 Former FCC Chairman Mark Fowler: "...for the diehard critics, I challenge them to name one controversial issue of public importance, federal, local, or international, not covered by the broadcast media. They cannot." Tue, 23 Apr 2013 08:00:00 -0500 http://www.tvnewscheck.com/article/66980/why-the-print-model-for-broadcasting-works?utm_source=&utm_medium=Email&utm_term=Why+The+Print+Model+For+Broadcasting+Works&utm_campaign=TV+Spend+Nears+%2480B%2c+DVR+Homes+Near+50%25 http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/198572/cable-news-what-a-blunderful-world.html The dog-barking scoop was one of the lesser humiliating moments last week, because at least it wasn't irresponsible or false. Mon, 22 Apr 2013 11:00:00 -0500 http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/198572/cable-news-what-a-blunderful-world.html http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/198457/tvb-to-tv-advertisers-c3-live-plus-ratings-close.html TVB wants more national TV advertisers that buy local TV to use live plus same day ratings--not live-only ratings. Live plus same day ratings include time-shifting and are higher than live-only ratings. Mon, 22 Apr 2013 08:10:00 -0500 http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/198457/tvb-to-tv-advertisers-c3-live-plus-ratings-close.html http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/198659/tv-spending-nears-80-billion-dvr-penetration-cha.html Wasn't one supposed to kill the other? Annual TV ad spending is closing in on the $80 million mark, while DVRs could soon be in 50% of U.S. homes by the start of the new TV season. Mon, 22 Apr 2013 07:00:00 -0500 http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/198659/tv-spending-nears-80-billion-dvr-penetration-cha.html http://www.nytimes.com/2013/04/22/business/media/in-boston-cnn-stumbles-in-rush-to-break-news.html?nl=business&emc=edit_at_20130422&_r=0 In reporting a very complex story, some news outlets complicated it further by rushing to report rumor as fact. Sun, 21 Apr 2013 14:00:00 -0500 http://www.nytimes.com/2013/04/22/business/media/in-boston-cnn-stumbles-in-rush-to-break-news.html?nl=business&emc=edit_at_20130422&_r=0 http://bostonherald.com/business/media_marketing/2013/04/boston_tv_stations_pull_out_the_stops A tension-filled day gave way to a night of celebration, relief and even revelry on the streets of Watertown as a suspected Boston Marathon bomber was apprehended and the local TV stations -- WBZ , WCVB , WFXT , WHDH and NECN -- tracked every moment. Sat, 20 Apr 2013 09:00:00 -0500 http://bostonherald.com/business/media_marketing/2013/04/boston_tv_stations_pull_out_the_stops http://ftp.media.radcity.net/ZSND/Word2013/S5732W.doc Based on February's data, TVB says the Live-only data stream underrepresented the commercial audience by nearly 25%, while the Live+SD stream accurately approximated 96% of the reported commercial LPM viewers. Sat, 20 Apr 2013 08:02:00 -0500 http://ftp.media.radcity.net/ZSND/Word2013/S5732W.doc http://www.tvnewscheck.com/playout/2013/04/over-the-air-and-streaming-outweighs-cable-sat-bill/ Andrew Dodson of TVNewsCheck expresses a deeper appreciation for the magic of broadcasting. Thu, 18 Apr 2013 13:00:00 -0500 http://www.tvnewscheck.com/playout/2013/04/over-the-air-and-streaming-outweighs-cable-sat-bill/ http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/200129/mister-rogers-no-tattoos-but-wisdom-to-spare.html#axzz2TI2Vy5oN Karen Herman , director of the TV Academy Foundation's Archive of American Television reflects on her 1999 interview with Fred Rogers and his thoughts on the power of television to educate. Thu, 18 Apr 2013 13:00:00 -0500 http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/200129/mister-rogers-no-tattoos-but-wisdom-to-spare.html#axzz2TI2Vy5oN http://online.wsj.com/article/PR-CO-20130418-909517.html As reported in the Wall Street Journal ; according to the TVB, 2013 Nielsen LPM data reveals gap between Live + Same Day and C3 ratings closing to within 4%, while gap between Live-only ratings and C3 widens to nearly 25%. Thu, 18 Apr 2013 10:00:00 -0500 http://online.wsj.com/article/PR-CO-20130418-909517.html http://www.tvnewscheck.com/article/66909/media-frenzy-on-marathon-investigation ABC, CBS and NBC all broke into their regular programming to report progress in the case, but did not say there was an arrest or someone brought into custody. Thu, 18 Apr 2013 08:00:00 -0500 http://www.tvnewscheck.com/article/66909/media-frenzy-on-marathon-investigation http://www.broadcastingcable.com/article/492918-Boston_Stations_Pull_Off_Incredibly_Jarring_Shift_After_Bombing.php When celebratory Patriots Day coverage turned to tragic breaking news, the Boston television crews had to make a quick switch from covering a festive event to reporting on tragic breaking news. Wed, 17 Apr 2013 14:00:00 -0500 http://www.broadcastingcable.com/article/492918-Boston_Stations_Pull_Off_Incredibly_Jarring_Shift_After_Bombing.php http://www.tvnewscheck.com/article/66891/station-group-stocks-back-from-the-dead Helped by a resurgent stock market and auto advertising, the stock of TV station groups is rising, Phoenix-like, from the ashes of the last decade's recession. While the rebound has been impressive for all, two pure-play operators stand above the rest: Nexstar and Sinclair. And companies with a mix of stations and print, particularly newspapers, have also enjoyed the rising tide, though less robustly, as the drag from the print side remains a limiting factor. Wed, 17 Apr 2013 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.tvnewscheck.com/article/66891/station-group-stocks-back-from-the-dead http://www.tvnewscheck.com/article/66890/ncaa-mens-title-game-wins-ratings The game was seen by an estimated 23.4 million people, according to Nielsen. That was a bigger audience than the last two men's championship games. Wed, 17 Apr 2013 11:20:00 -0500 http://www.tvnewscheck.com/article/66890/ncaa-mens-title-game-wins-ratings http://www.tvnewscheck.com/article/66860/how-tv-switched-from-celebration-to-terror Boston's TV stations were on the story full time following the detonations of two devices during the Boston Marathon. They went wall-to-wall within minutes of the explosions with continuous coverage and supplemental reports. Wed, 17 Apr 2013 08:00:00 -0500 http://www.tvnewscheck.com/article/66860/how-tv-switched-from-celebration-to-terror http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-04-16/twitter-said-to-seek-deals-with-viacom-nbc-to-feature-tv-online.html Twitter Inc. is close to reaching partnerships with television networks that would bring more high-quality video content and advertising to the social site, according to people familiar with the matter. Wed, 17 Apr 2013 08:00:00 -0500 http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-04-16/twitter-said-to-seek-deals-with-viacom-nbc-to-feature-tv-online.html http://www.tvtechnology.com/distribution/0099/smith-highlights-mobile-dtv-and-new-tv-transmission-format/218936 Smith stresses multiple platform delivery citing mobile DTV as an example noting that 25 new stations will be "lighting up mobile TV in some of our biggest cities." Mon, 15 Apr 2013 16:00:00 -0500 http://www.tvtechnology.com/distribution/0099/smith-highlights-mobile-dtv-and-new-tv-transmission-format/218936 http://www.netnewscheck.com/article/25546/original-mobile-content-tvs-key-moment?utm_source=&utm_medium=Email&utm_term=Original+Mobile+Content%3a+TV%27s+Key+Moment&utm_campaign=LinkedIn+Buys+News+Reader+Pulse+For+%2490M With 2013 NAB Show hot topics centering on mobile--a major source of traffic for broadcasters' digital efforts--digital managers are urging their companies to find the key to sating their stations' mobile audiences & original content just might be the answer. Fri, 12 Apr 2013 12:25:00 -0500 http://www.netnewscheck.com/article/25546/original-mobile-content-tvs-key-moment?utm_source=&utm_medium=Email&utm_term=Original+Mobile+Content%3a+TV%27s+Key+Moment&utm_campaign=LinkedIn+Buys+News+Reader+Pulse+For+%2490M http://www.tvnewscheck.com/playout/2013/04/maybe-mobile-dtv-was-a-hit-at-nab-2013/ Was mobile DTV a hit at this year's NAB Show? If you go by the amount of Elgato and Escort dongles remaining in the store after the show, then yes. Fri, 12 Apr 2013 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.tvnewscheck.com/playout/2013/04/maybe-mobile-dtv-was-a-hit-at-nab-2013/ http://www.tvnewscheck.com/playout/2013/04/how-much-does-it-cost-for-a-station-to-go-mobile/ Erik Moreno, co-manager of the Dyle network, one of two consortiums trying to make mobile DTV a success, discusses in a panel session at NAB the cost for station to go mobile. Wed, 10 Apr 2013 13:30:00 -0500 http://www.tvnewscheck.com/playout/2013/04/how-much-does-it-cost-for-a-station-to-go-mobile/ http://www.tvnewscheck.com/article/66770/lin-makes-its-second-digital-buy-in-a-week LIN TV Corp. today announced that it acquired a majority of Dedicated Media, a multichannel ad buying and optimization firm. Wed, 10 Apr 2013 13:17:00 -0500 http://www.tvnewscheck.com/article/66770/lin-makes-its-second-digital-buy-in-a-week http://www.tvnewscheck.com/article/66773/music-to-stations-ears-and-bottom-lines NAB Show attendees get a rundown of what new music licensing contracts from BMI and ASCAP will mean for broadcasters. Wed, 10 Apr 2013 13:00:00 -0500 http://www.tvnewscheck.com/article/66773/music-to-stations-ears-and-bottom-lines http://www.tvnewscheck.com/playout/2013/04/could-dyle-and-mobile500-merge-this-year/ A member of the Mobile500 Alliance and the consortium's executive director says a merger with Dyle could happen soon. Both mobile DTV consortiums have the same goal of delivering free, over-the-air TV to mobile devices. Wed, 10 Apr 2013 08:00:00 -0500 http://www.tvnewscheck.com/playout/2013/04/could-dyle-and-mobile500-merge-this-year/ http://www.tvnewscheck.com/article/66751/fox-unveils-streaming-plan-to-affiliates The Fox TV Network unveiled a plan to its affiliates that will allow them to stream network content, in addition to their local content, through a dedicated Fox app and on the Web. Tue, 09 Apr 2013 15:30:00 -0500 http://www.tvnewscheck.com/article/66751/fox-unveils-streaming-plan-to-affiliates http://www.tvnewscheck.com/article/66611/nexstar-names-nd-for-memphisjackson Nexstar Broadcasting Group announced that Lisa Lovell-Ayres has been named news director of WPTY (ABC) and WLMT (CW) Memphis (DMA 49) and WJKT (Fox) Jackson, Tenn. (DMA 176). The appointment is effective immediately and she will report to Ardyth Diercks, VP-GM of the Memphis and Jackson television and digital operations. Tue, 09 Apr 2013 13:17:00 -0500 http://www.tvnewscheck.com/article/66611/nexstar-names-nd-for-memphisjackson http://www.tvnewscheck.com/article/66720/schieffer-broadcasters-vital-to-local-news With the erosion of newspapers, broadcasters have to step up and fill the vital role of watchdog in local communities, says CBS newsman Bob Schieffer, this year's winner of the NAB Distinguished Service Award. Tue, 09 Apr 2013 13:15:00 -0500 http://www.tvnewscheck.com/article/66720/schieffer-broadcasters-vital-to-local-news http://www.tvnewscheck.com/article/66607/hearst-stations-renew-politifact-partnership In addition to re-upping with the fact-checking website of the Tampa Bay Times, Hearst Television is also launching a series of issues-discussion town halls throughout New Hampshire. "Conventional wisdom may hold that television stations relax political news coverage during non-election years, but the reality is different," says David Barrett, Hearst Television CEO. "Increasingly, politics never sleeps." Tue, 09 Apr 2013 13:05:00 -0500 http://www.tvnewscheck.com/article/66607/hearst-stations-renew-politifact-partnership http://www.rapidtvnews.com/index.php/nab-2013-triveni-launches-multiscreen-initiatives-for-local-broadcast.html By extending the options for viewers to access local content, broadcasters can build additional revenue streams through targeted advertisements as well as subscription and pay-per-view services. Tue, 09 Apr 2013 10:00:00 -0500 http://www.rapidtvnews.com/index.php/nab-2013-triveni-launches-multiscreen-initiatives-for-local-broadcast.html http://www.rapidtvnews.com/index.php/nab-2013-cinegy-updates-broadcast-monitoring-tool.html Cinegy Multiviewer enables broadcasters and production houses to monitor streams from satellites, camera feeds, playout devices and other sources locally and remotely. Tue, 09 Apr 2013 09:00:00 -0500 http://www.rapidtvnews.com/index.php/nab-2013-cinegy-updates-broadcast-monitoring-tool.html http://www.tvnewscheck.com/article/66671/roger-hess-named-gm-of-nexstar-in-vermont Nexstar Broadcasting Group today named Roger Hess has been appointed VP-general manager of its recently acquired Fox affiliate WFFF Burlington, Vt.-Plattsburgh, N.Y. (DMA 97). Hess will also oversee Nexstar's shared services and joint sales agreements with Mission Broadcasting for the market's ABC affiliate, WVNY. The appointment is effective April 5 and Hess will report to Timothy Busch, Nexstar co-COO. Fri, 05 Apr 2013 15:05:00 -0500 http://www.tvnewscheck.com/article/66671/roger-hess-named-gm-of-nexstar-in-vermont http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/197380/report-many-tv-stations-to-add-online-video-to-ad.html#axzz2PavWyzDq TV stations have traditionally centered their tune-in efforts on-air. But with consumer habits shifting to an online world, broadcast tune-in strategies are moving in that direction too. Fri, 05 Apr 2013 08:18:00 -0500 http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/197380/report-many-tv-stations-to-add-online-video-to-ad.html#axzz2PavWyzDq http://www.tvnewscheck.com/mobile/index/article/id/66655 LIN TV Corp. on Thursday acquired a majority ownership position in HYFN, a full-service digital agency that develops and implements mobile, social and Web. Fri, 05 Apr 2013 07:54:00 -0500 http://www.tvnewscheck.com/mobile/index/article/id/66655 http://www.tvnewscheck.com/article/66101/hubbard-to-receive-lowry-mays-award Stanley S. Hubbard, chairman of Hubbard Broadcasting, will be the recipient of this year's Lowry Mays Excellence in Broadcasting Award. The award will be presented during the Broadcasters Foundation of America Breakfast on April 10, at the Wynn Hotel in Las Vegas, in conjunction with the National Association of Broadcasters Show. Fri, 05 Apr 2013 07:45:00 -0500 http://www.tvnewscheck.com/article/66101/hubbard-to-receive-lowry-mays-award http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/197188/tv-tops-for-news-worldwide-laptops-second.html#axzz2PakKd1zR According to BBC World News, the largest global study to date on the consumption of news in the digital age finds that tablets complement TV viewing, and the 25-34 age demographic is the biggest news enthusiasts. Fri, 05 Apr 2013 07:30:00 -0500 http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/197188/tv-tops-for-news-worldwide-laptops-second.html#axzz2PakKd1zR http://m.broadcastengineering.com/mobile-tv/mobile-tv-progress-be-display-nab-show Live mobile-TV broadcasting will be front and center at the 2013 NAB Show next week in Las Vegas. Fri, 05 Apr 2013 07:29:00 -0500 http://m.broadcastengineering.com/mobile-tv/mobile-tv-progress-be-display-nab-show http://www.tvnewscheck.com/article/66633/tvs-future-is-now-on-nabs-exhibit-floor Broadcasters will be tempted with new ways of producing, managing, storing and airing programming with promises of better quality and greater efficiency. Prominent among those new ways will be cloud technology, mobile DTV and next-generation transmission standards. Thu, 04 Apr 2013 11:40:00 -0500 http://www.tvnewscheck.com/article/66633/tvs-future-is-now-on-nabs-exhibit-floor http://www.netnewscheck.com/article/25373/report-local-mobile-ad-rev-to-hit-9b-by-17 U.S. mobile local advertising revenue is expected to grow at a rate of about 49% per year to hit $9.1 billion by 2017, according to a new forecast from BIA/Kelsey. Thu, 04 Apr 2013 09:00:00 -0500 http://www.netnewscheck.com/article/25373/report-local-mobile-ad-rev-to-hit-9b-by-17 http://www.tvnewscheck.com/article/66601/spot-tv-spotcheck-looking-good Sue Johenning in a TVNewsCheck interview discusses her outlook for the spot TV marketplace, including hot ad categories; the impact that the upcoming upfronts may have on local TV; and whether money is shifting out of spot TV to other media. Wed, 03 Apr 2013 08:00:00 -0500 http://www.tvnewscheck.com/article/66601/spot-tv-spotcheck-looking-good http://www.tvnewscheck.com/playout/2013/04/sinclair-adding-mobile-dtv-to-nine-markets/ Mark Aitken, Sinclair VP of advanced technology, said the pace of technology makes it imperative for broadcasters to offer mobile DTV to lead in serving their communities. Tue, 02 Apr 2013 09:30:00 -0500 http://www.tvnewscheck.com/playout/2013/04/sinclair-adding-mobile-dtv-to-nine-markets/ http://www.tvnewscheck.com/playout/2013/04/sinclair-adding-mobile-dtv-to-nine-markets/ Mark Aitken, Sinclair VP of advanced technology, said the pace of technology makes it imperative for broadcasters to offer mobile DTV to lead in serving their communities. Tue, 02 Apr 2013 09:30:00 -0500 http://www.tvnewscheck.com/playout/2013/04/sinclair-adding-mobile-dtv-to-nine-markets/ http://adage.com/article/news/automakers-hit-gas-marketing-spending/240632/ GM is coming off a 7% sales gain in February, beating the industry's 4% growth, and it's got 13 new models on the way just from Chevrolet. As a result, the nation's largest automaker will jack up ad spending in 2013... Mon, 01 Apr 2013 10:30:00 -0500 http://adage.com/article/news/automakers-hit-gas-marketing-spending/240632/ http://www.tvnewscheck.com/article/66530/making-the-strong-case-for-local-tv-news#.UVl5FT0FRPI In response Ed Rabel'S critical COMMENTARY of local TV news, the president-GM of WXII Greensboro/Winston-Salem, N.C., rebuts: "We live in a new golden age of over-the-air television. Leading stations with strong newscasts find themselves offering more services to more people than ever before." Mon, 01 Apr 2013 07:30:00 -0500 http://www.tvnewscheck.com/article/66530/making-the-strong-case-for-local-tv-news#.UVl5FT0FRPI http://www.tvnewscheck.com/article/66471/canales-to-head-sinclairs-san-antonio-sales Sinclair Broadcast Group has named Robert Canales director of sales of its San Antonio, Texas (DMA 36), triopoly of KABB (Fox), WOAI (NBC) and KMYS (CW). Canales will start the week of April 8 and report to Dean Radla, GM of KABB and KMYS. Thu, 28 Mar 2013 10:00:00 -0500 http://www.tvnewscheck.com/article/66471/canales-to-head-sinclairs-san-antonio-sales http://www.tvnewscheck.com/article/66467/cbs-renews-18-shows-for-next-season CBS has been dominant in the ratings this year and lately has taken to predating the annual release of its fall schedule in May with an announcement of mass renewals earlier in the spring. Thu, 28 Mar 2013 10:00:00 -0500 http://www.tvnewscheck.com/article/66467/cbs-renews-18-shows-for-next-season http://www.tvnewscheck.com/article/66473/swartz-to-succeed-bennack-as-hearst-ceo Hearst Corp. on Wednesday announced that Steven R. Swartz, the company's president and chief operating officer, will succeed Frank A. Bennack Jr. as chief executive officer of the corporation on June 1. Bennack will continue to serve as executive vice chairman of the Hearst board of directors and chairman of the corporation's executive committee. Thu, 28 Mar 2013 09:18:00 -0500 http://www.tvnewscheck.com/article/66473/swartz-to-succeed-bennack-as-hearst-ceo http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/196722/the-whole-story-tv-as-a-path-to-purchase-medium.html#ixzz2OqYWhY74 USA TouchPoints analysis illustrates value of key daytime broadcast properties to deliver shoppers with the full combined weight of sight, sound and motion delivered by TV, with a plan and creative oriented toward a point-of-purchase call to action. Thu, 28 Mar 2013 09:00:00 -0500 http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/196722/the-whole-story-tv-as-a-path-to-purchase-medium.html#ixzz2OqYWhY74 http://www.broadcastingcable.com/blog/Station_to_Station/33789-GUEST_POST_Peter_Dunn_CBS_Stations_President_Sounds_Off_on_Pew_Study.php Peter Dunn, president of CBS Television Stations, disagrees with some findings in The State of the News Media 2013. Wed, 27 Mar 2013 23:00:00 -0500 http://www.broadcastingcable.com/blog/Station_to_Station/33789-GUEST_POST_Peter_Dunn_CBS_Stations_President_Sounds_Off_on_Pew_Study.php http://www.freep.com/article/20130326/BUSINESS01/130326053/J-D-Power-and-Associates-U-S-auto-sales-New-York-Auto-Show Finbar O'Neill, president of J.D. Power and Associates, painted a picture of a U.S. automotive industry that is healthy and getting stronger. Wed, 27 Mar 2013 09:02:00 -0500 http://www.freep.com/article/20130326/BUSINESS01/130326053/J-D-Power-and-Associates-U-S-auto-sales-New-York-Auto-Show http://www.tvnewscheck.com/playout/2013/03/rumor-apple-releasing-4k-tv-in-late-2013/ Apple is allegedly working on a 4K "Ultra HD" television set that could hit the market in late 2013 or early 2014, according to a report from Digitimes . Wed, 27 Mar 2013 09:00:00 -0500 http://www.tvnewscheck.com/playout/2013/03/rumor-apple-releasing-4k-tv-in-late-2013/ http://www.tvnewscheck.com/article/66433/spot-tv-finally-gets-credit-for-dvr-viewing Today, according to TVB, about 75% of ad buys in Nielsen's top 25 markets with Local People Meters markets are negotiated using live-SD ratings. Wed, 27 Mar 2013 07:58:00 -0500 http://www.tvnewscheck.com/article/66433/spot-tv-finally-gets-credit-for-dvr-viewing http://variety.com/2013/tv/news/upfronts-what-you-need-to-know-about-the-2013-ad-haggle-1200328990/ The business behind the glitz: economic worries, auto commercials and gizmo ads. Wed, 27 Mar 2013 07:00:00 -0500 http://variety.com/2013/tv/news/upfronts-what-you-need-to-know-about-the-2013-ad-haggle-1200328990/ http://www.tvnewscheck.com/link/66408/whats-next-for-broadcasters-at-the-fcc/comments?utm_source=Listrak&utm_medium=Email&utm_term=What%27s+Next+For+Broadcasters+At+The+FCC%3f&utm_campaign=+Weak+Signals+For+The+TV+Ad+Market FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski and Commissioner Robert McDowell announced that they are leaving the FCC in the near future. The FCC can continue to do business with three commissioners should the replacements not be confirmed before the departures, but what will this change in the FCC mean for broadcasters? Tue, 26 Mar 2013 09:09:00 -0500 http://www.tvnewscheck.com/link/66408/whats-next-for-broadcasters-at-the-fcc/comments?utm_source=Listrak&utm_medium=Email&utm_term=What%27s+Next+For+Broadcasters+At+The+FCC%3f&utm_campaign=+Weak+Signals+For+The+TV+Ad+Market http://www.tvnewscheck.com/article/66396/hearst-to-deploy-tvupack-across-29-stations?utm_source=Listrak&utm_medium=Email&utm_term=Hearst+to+Deploy+TVUPack+Across+29+Stations&utm_campaign=+Weak+Signals+For+The+TV+Ad+Market Hearst Television signed an exclusive deal to deploy TVUPack bonded cellular solutions across its 29 stations. Hearst's market covers 22 states, one of the farthest-reaching station groups in the country. Some of its biggest stations include WCVB Boston, WMOR Tampa, Fla., and WESH Orlando, Fla. Tue, 26 Mar 2013 06:00:00 -0500 http://www.tvnewscheck.com/article/66396/hearst-to-deploy-tvupack-across-29-stations?utm_source=Listrak&utm_medium=Email&utm_term=Hearst+to+Deploy+TVUPack+Across+29+Stations&utm_campaign=+Weak+Signals+For+The+TV+Ad+Market http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/196215/local-spots-prove-cheaper-than-network-scatter-ads.html?edition=57972#axzz2O5kYQRtp TVB, the advertising trade association for TV stations--with the help of TV research company SQAD and its data estimates--says that in many more dayparts, local spot is cheaper than buying broadcast network TV scatter commercials. Fri, 22 Mar 2013 09:33:00 -0500 http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/196215/local-spots-prove-cheaper-than-network-scatter-ads.html?edition=57972#axzz2O5kYQRtp http://www.tvnewscheck.com/article/66360/its-official-genachowski-leaving-the-fcc FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski has officially confirmed the long-expected news that he is leaving the agency. Fri, 22 Mar 2013 09:30:00 -0500 http://www.tvnewscheck.com/article/66360/its-official-genachowski-leaving-the-fcc http://www.medialifemagazine.com/behind-the-gains-in-time-shifted-viewership/ Stacey Schulman, chief research officer at TVB, talks to Media Life about time-shifting and VOD. Fri, 22 Mar 2013 09:20:00 -0500 http://www.medialifemagazine.com/behind-the-gains-in-time-shifted-viewership/ http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/196388/media-buyers-split-on-c7-expect-low-cpm-increases.html Media buyers are split down the middle on whether the national TV market will shift its dominant currency from C3 to C7 over the next 12 to 18 months. A swap is "inevitable at some point," but might have little impact on market economics. Fri, 22 Mar 2013 09:00:00 -0500 http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/196388/media-buyers-split-on-c7-expect-low-cpm-increases.html http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/196355/local-markets-help-game-marketers.html When talking about gaming, markets such as Terre Haute, Ind.; Rockford, Ill., and Rapid City, S.D., may not be top-of-mind, but localized research shows there are pockets within those markets that are looking for the newest and hottest titles. Thu, 21 Mar 2013 15:00:00 -0500 http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/196355/local-markets-help-game-marketers.html http://www.tvtechnology.com/channels/0081/nab-show-expands-tech-focus/218345 New come-ons this year mirror the myriad cross-media integrations currently underway globally--and range widely from the latest in cloud storage schemes to an ambitious boot camp on RF--the basic backbone technology of terrestrial broadcasting. Thu, 21 Mar 2013 10:30:00 -0500 http://www.tvtechnology.com/channels/0081/nab-show-expands-tech-focus/218345 http://www.broadcastingcable.com/article/492443-McDowell_to_Leave_FCC.php Robert McDowell, the longest-serving current FCC commissioner, has announced he will be exiting the commission. Thu, 21 Mar 2013 09:05:00 -0500 http://www.broadcastingcable.com/article/492443-McDowell_to_Leave_FCC.php http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130320/RETAIL01/303209835/detroit-3-hyundai-kia-capturing-larger-share-of-youth-market#axzz2OBHYwcKt U.S. automakers and South Korean affiliates Hyundai Motor Co. and Kia Motors Corp. are boosting their share of sales to younger U.S. buyers. Thu, 21 Mar 2013 09:00:00 -0500 http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130320/RETAIL01/303209835/detroit-3-hyundai-kia-capturing-larger-share-of-youth-market#axzz2OBHYwcKt http://www.wired.com/underwire/2013/03/nielsen-family-is-dead/ The new rules of the hyper-social, data-driven, actor-friendly, super-seductive platinum age of Television. Thu, 21 Mar 2013 08:00:00 -0500 http://www.wired.com/underwire/2013/03/nielsen-family-is-dead/ http://www.tvnewscheck.com/article/66326/nielsen-finds-twitter-can-boost-tv-ratings New Nielsen-SocialGuide study shows for 18-34 year olds, an 8.5% increase in Twitter volume corresponds to a 1% increase in TV ratings for premiere episodes, and a 4.2% increase in Twitter volume corresponds with a 1% increase in ratings for midseason episodes. Thu, 21 Mar 2013 08:00:00 -0500 http://www.tvnewscheck.com/article/66326/nielsen-finds-twitter-can-boost-tv-ratings http://rbr.com/seven-questions-with-steve-lanzano/ RBR-TVBR Editor-in-Chief Dave Seyler's one-on-one interview with Steve Lanzano, President & CEO, TVB. Wed, 20 Mar 2013 09:00:00 -0500 http://rbr.com/seven-questions-with-steve-lanzano/ http://www.marketingcharts.com/wp/television/are-young-people-watching-less-tv-24817/?utm_campaign=newsletter&utm_source=mc&utm_medium=textlink In Q4 2012, 18-24-year-olds may have watched less TV on a weekly basis, but they still watched more than 23 hours. How much time did they spend watching video on the internet or on a mobile phone, combined? About 2 and a half hours. Tue, 19 Mar 2013 13:00:00 -0500 http://www.marketingcharts.com/wp/television/are-young-people-watching-less-tv-24817/?utm_campaign=newsletter&utm_source=mc&utm_medium=textlink http://www.tvnewscheck.com/article/66257/finding-local-stories-around-a-new-pope/ In the hunt for local angles on the election of the new pope, TV stations from across the country put reporters on the ground in and around Vatican City starting about 10 days prior to the installation. Tue, 19 Mar 2013 10:00:00 -0500 http://www.tvnewscheck.com/article/66257/finding-local-stories-around-a-new-pope/ http://www.tvnewscheck.com/article/66210/us-local-ad-rev-to-hit-1488b-in-2017 That's up from $1.32.5 billion in 2012. According to BIA/Kelsey, national brands accounted for nearly one-third of total U.S. local media ad spending last year. Digital media grows from 17.4% in 2012 to 27.6% in 2017. Mon, 18 Mar 2013 08:00:00 -0500 http://www.tvnewscheck.com/article/66210/us-local-ad-rev-to-hit-1488b-in-2017 http://www.tvweek.com/blogs/tvbizwire/2013/03/campaign-to-fund-movie-based-o.php Fans of canceled drama series Veronica Mars put their money where their hearts are to show their support for a movie version of the TV show. Only four hours into debuting the campaign on the crowd-funding site, the project had broken records, according to the Associated Press . Fri, 15 Mar 2013 13:15:00 -0500 http://www.tvweek.com/blogs/tvbizwire/2013/03/campaign-to-fund-movie-based-o.php http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/195843/plural-generation-presents-unique-challenges-for.html?edition=57842#axzz2Nd2O6Gi4 While its portrait is still coming into focus, "Plurals"--or those born since 1997--are highly optimistic, but have been profoundly impacted by recent economic uncertainties. Fri, 15 Mar 2013 13:00:00 -0500 http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/195843/plural-generation-presents-unique-challenges-for.html?edition=57842#axzz2Nd2O6Gi4 http://www.tvnewscheck.com/article/66149/nycs-towering-tv-choice-1-wtc-or-empire The new One World Trade Center is pitching New York City broadcasters on moving their transmitting operations to the 105-story building in 2015, promising a facility that's "future-proof" with better over-the-air coverage than the Empire State Building. Fri, 15 Mar 2013 08:55:00 -0500 http://www.tvnewscheck.com/article/66149/nycs-towering-tv-choice-1-wtc-or-empire http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/195666/td-ameritrade-lights-up-new-olympic-deal.html#axzz2NcElMt3P TD Ameritrade has expanded its relationship with the U.S. Olympic Committee (USOC), to include involvement for the next two Olympic Games. NBC was involved in the negotiations, suggesting the company will be a significant advertiser on coverage. Fri, 15 Mar 2013 08:50:00 -0500 http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/195666/td-ameritrade-lights-up-new-olympic-deal.html#axzz2NcElMt3P http://www.tvnewscheck.com/article/66120/station-trading-continues-comeback-in-1q The recent flurry of buying and selling TV stations is being fueled by an improving economy and more availiable credit. Fri, 15 Mar 2013 08:45:00 -0500 http://www.tvnewscheck.com/article/66120/station-trading-continues-comeback-in-1q http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/cbs-launches-full-episode-streaming-app-for-ipad-and-iphone-197976291.html CBS Corporation today announced the launch of the new CBS App for iPhone and iPad users, offering full-episode streaming of CBS programming from primetime, daytime and late night. Fri, 15 Mar 2013 07:45:00 -0500 http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/cbs-launches-full-episode-streaming-app-for-ipad-and-iphone-197976291.html http://www.broadcastingcable.com/article/492344-First_Informers_Get_Hill_Hearing.php Broadcaster Diane Kniowski pitched the House Communications Subcommittee Thursday on the value of broadcasters as first responders and an emergency communications lifeline. But she was preaching to the choir when it came to the chairman of the full committee. Fri, 15 Mar 2013 07:45:00 -0500 http://www.broadcastingcable.com/article/492344-First_Informers_Get_Hill_Hearing.php http://www.tvnewscheck.com/article/66148/journal-broadcast-names-pritchard-finance-vp Journal Communications on Wednesday named Alvin Pritchard vice president of finance for the Journal Broadcast Group. Pritchard will begin on April 1 and will report to President-CFO Andre Fernandez. Thu, 14 Mar 2013 09:00:00 -0500 http://www.tvnewscheck.com/article/66148/journal-broadcast-names-pritchard-finance-vp http://www.tvnewscheck.com/article/66129/scripps-names-new-head-of-communications?ref=search Carolyn Pione Micheli will join The E.W. Scripps Co. as vice president of corporate communications and investor relations, effective March 25. Wed, 13 Mar 2013 09:00:00 -0500 http://www.tvnewscheck.com/article/66129/scripps-names-new-head-of-communications?ref=search http://www.medialifemagazine.com/ad-spending-up-3-percent-in-2012/ Total spending finished at $140 billion, according to numbers released today by Kantar Media with television spurring much of the increase. Tue, 12 Mar 2013 16:00:00 -0500 http://www.medialifemagazine.com/ad-spending-up-3-percent-in-2012/ http://www.medialifemagazine.com/twin-cities-spending-way-up-on-television/ Stations expect strong spending to continue through the spring and into early summer, driven by activity surrounding Mother's Day and Memorial Day. Then later this year the Twin Cities could receive a significant boost from health insurance providers. Mon, 11 Mar 2013 08:00:00 -0500 http://www.medialifemagazine.com/twin-cities-spending-way-up-on-television/ http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/nashville-concert-tour-paleyfest-427129 ABC's Nashville is poised to following in the footsteps of Fox's Glee and hit the road with a concert tour. Mon, 11 Mar 2013 08:00:00 -0500 http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/nashville-concert-tour-paleyfest-427129 http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/195057/march-adness-spending-tops-1-billion-mark.html The figures include pre-game and post-game coverage, per Kantar. The $1 billion in 2012 was up from $728 million in 2011. The figure was $500 million in 2006. Fri, 08 Mar 2013 16:36:00 -0600 http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/195057/march-adness-spending-tops-1-billion-mark.html http://www.tvnewscheck.com/article/66027/fcc-reinstates-experimental-tv-rules For broadcasters, the FCC has reinstated and renumbered the long-time broadcast experimental rules with little change in them or in the Media Bureau's procedures for processing applications. Fri, 08 Mar 2013 16:28:00 -0600 http://www.tvnewscheck.com/article/66027/fcc-reinstates-experimental-tv-rules http://www.tvnewscheck.com/article/66013/smart-stations-offer-auto-dealers-ad-options Steve Lanzano and Scott Roskowski of TVB provide key insights to automotive dealers at the NADA's annual convention in Orlando, Fl. Fri, 08 Mar 2013 16:00:00 -0600 http://www.tvnewscheck.com/article/66013/smart-stations-offer-auto-dealers-ad-options http://www.tvnewscheck.com/article/66039/america-now-making-ratings-gains Raycom Media and ITV Studio's first-run newsmagazine America Now, co-hosted by Leeza Gibbons and Bill Rancic, is seeing its ratings perk up. In January, it was up16% over a year earlier to a 1.4 rating, based on Nielsen metered-market data not counting double runs. Fri, 08 Mar 2013 09:00:00 -0600 http://www.tvnewscheck.com/article/66039/america-now-making-ratings-gains http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/195265/c3-viewing-stats-trump-live-only.html "Commercial viewing via delay continues not only to make up for advertising avoidance among live viewers, but actually adds viewers in a range of 2 to 7 index points depending on the demographic." - David Scardino, RPA. Fri, 08 Mar 2013 08:00:00 -0600 http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/195265/c3-viewing-stats-trump-live-only.html http://www.tvnewscheck.com/article/65992/nexstar-rev-climbs-35-in-4q-24-for-year?utm_source=Listrak&utm_medium=Email&utm_term=Nexstar+Rev.+Climbs+35%25+In+4Q%2c+24%25+For+Year&utm_campaign=Are+News+Ratings+Key+To+Monetizing+Digital%3f Nexstar Broadcasting Group today reported financial results for the fourth quarter and year-ended Dec. 31, 2012, that included a 34.8% increase in net revenue to $116.2 million in the fourth quarter compared to the year earlier quarter. For the full year, revenue rose 23.5% to $306.5 million. Thu, 07 Mar 2013 09:00:00 -0600 http://www.tvnewscheck.com/article/65992/nexstar-rev-climbs-35-in-4q-24-for-year?utm_source=Listrak&utm_medium=Email&utm_term=Nexstar+Rev.+Climbs+35%25+In+4Q%2c+24%25+For+Year&utm_campaign=Are+News+Ratings+Key+To+Monetizing+Digital%3f http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/195097/first-release-of-actual-tv-buying-data-shows-its.html?edition=57457#ixzz2MruFeolo TV took nearly two-thirds (62.4%) of all the ad dollars spent by major agency holding companies during 2012, despite the hyper-fragmentation and onslaught of new media options, according Standard Media Index data. Thu, 07 Mar 2013 08:00:00 -0600 http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/195097/first-release-of-actual-tv-buying-data-shows-its.html?edition=57457#ixzz2MruFeolo http://www.researchnow.com/en-US/PressAndEvents/News/2013/february/born-free-new-international-study-by-research-now-and-ka-brandresearch.aspx International study by Research Now shows teens generally have more favorable attitudes towards traditional print or TV advertisements than online ads, with ad discussion among peers and recall rate higher for non-digital ads. Tue, 05 Mar 2013 09:00:00 -0600 http://www.researchnow.com/en-US/PressAndEvents/News/2013/february/born-free-new-international-study-by-research-now-and-ka-brandresearch.aspx http://www.deadline.com/2013/03/les-moonves-cbs-c7-ratings-ad-sales/ This was one of the points CBS chief Leslie Moonves made to investors Monday to promote his favorite message: that all's well for CBS and broadcasting. Tue, 05 Mar 2013 08:00:00 -0600 http://www.deadline.com/2013/03/les-moonves-cbs-c7-ratings-ad-sales/ http://adage.com/article/media/kohl-s-a-chief-marketer-touts-marketing/240115/ CEO says retailer plans to make major changes to its marketing strategy in the coming year to reach a broader base of customers. Fri, 01 Mar 2013 12:00:00 -0600 http://adage.com/article/media/kohl-s-a-chief-marketer-touts-marketing/240115/ http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/natpe-names-members-new-digital-424865 The National Association of Television Program Executives is adding members to its new digital advisory board. The recently announced group is filling its ranks with players in online content. Fri, 01 Mar 2013 09:00:00 -0600 http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/natpe-names-members-new-digital-424865 http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20130301/BLOGS10/130229765/fcc-should-let-everybody-even-murdoch-chase-papers#ixzz2MIiizJxr Stay on top of Chicago business with our free daily e-newsletters Newspapers may not be the radioactive investments they were a few years ago, but they're still not attracting droves of buyers. Fri, 01 Mar 2013 09:00:00 -0600 http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20130301/BLOGS10/130229765/fcc-should-let-everybody-even-murdoch-chase-papers#ixzz2MIiizJxr Stay on top of Chicago business with our free daily e-newsletters http://www.tvnewscheck.com/article/65796/golden-mike-gala-raises-375000 $375,000 was raised to help broadcasters in need at the Broadcasters Foundation of America 2013 Golden Mike Award dinner, honoring David J. Barrett, chairman-CEO, Hearst Television Inc. Fri, 01 Mar 2013 09:00:00 -0600 http://www.tvnewscheck.com/article/65796/golden-mike-gala-raises-375000 http://www.tvnewscheck.com/article/65850/tv-spectrum-speculation-nears-345-million In anticipation of the FCC incentive auction, spectrum speculators have bought 39 TV stations -- 14 full-power and 25 Class A low-power -- since 2011, paying nearly $345 million, according to a SNL Kagan study. Fri, 01 Mar 2013 08:00:00 -0600 http://www.tvnewscheck.com/article/65850/tv-spectrum-speculation-nears-345-million http://www.tvnewscheck.com/article/65826/sinclair-buying-barrington-stations-for-320m Sinclair Broadcast Group announced Thursday that it is purchasing 18 TV stations from Barrington Broadcasting Group for $370 million and entering into agreements to operate or provide sales services to another six stations. Thu, 28 Feb 2013 10:30:00 -0600 http://www.tvnewscheck.com/article/65826/sinclair-buying-barrington-stations-for-320m http://www.tvnewscheck.com/article/65815/nbc-stations-tap-chiulli-for-east-coast-sales The NBC Owned Television Stations division of NBCUniversal today announced that Tony Chiulli has been named senior vice president of national sales for the East Coast, overseeing all sales efforts for the national sales organizations in New York, Philadelphia, Boston and Atlanta. Thu, 28 Feb 2013 09:00:00 -0600 http://www.tvnewscheck.com/article/65815/nbc-stations-tap-chiulli-for-east-coast-sales http://www.tvnewscheck.com/article/65825/fisher-tv-4q-rev-up-23-2012-up-15 Fisher Communications Inc. on Thursday reported its financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended Dec. 31, 2012, that included TV net revenue of $46.7 million , up 23% year-over-year to driven by strong political issue and candidacy placements. Thu, 28 Feb 2013 08:15:00 -0600 http://www.tvnewscheck.com/article/65825/fisher-tv-4q-rev-up-23-2012-up-15 http://www.tvnewscheck.com/article/65794/raycom-brings-6-more-stations-to-rentrak?ref=search Rentrak Corp. today announced a multi-year, multi-market expansion of its partnership with Raycom Media. Thu, 28 Feb 2013 08:09:00 -0600 http://www.tvnewscheck.com/article/65794/raycom-brings-6-more-stations-to-rentrak?ref=search http://www.tvnewscheck.com/article/65813/lin-reports-record-4q-fullyear-results LIN TV Corp. today reported results for its fourth quarter and full year ended Dec. 31, 2012, that included a 76% increase in 4Q net revenues to $196.2 million, compared to $111.5 million in the fourth quarter of 2011. Approximately $41 million of fourth quarter net revenues is attributable to net revenues earned by the eight New Vision stations acquired during the fourth quarter of 2012. Thu, 28 Feb 2013 08:00:00 -0600 http://www.tvnewscheck.com/article/65813/lin-reports-record-4q-fullyear-results http://www.tvnewscheck.com/article/65745/scripps-4q-tv-revenue-climbs-39 Led by a record level of political advertising revenues and the performance of acquired television stations, The E.W. Scripps Co. reported operating results for the fourth quarter of 2012 that were significantly stronger than the fourth quarter of 2011, as well as the fourth quarter of the previous election year. Tue, 26 Feb 2013 10:30:00 -0600 http://www.tvnewscheck.com/article/65745/scripps-4q-tv-revenue-climbs-39 http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/194155/nbcu-pays-195-mil-to-secure-remaining-msnbc-site.html?edition=57014#ixzz2M14roaYb NBCUniversal spent $195 million to buy back the remaining 50% of MSNBC.com that was owned by Microsoft, according to Comcast's latest 10-K filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Tue, 26 Feb 2013 08:15:00 -0600 http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/194155/nbcu-pays-195-mil-to-secure-remaining-msnbc-site.html?edition=57014#ixzz2M14roaYb http://www.tvnewscheck.com/article/65721/hubbard-adding-wnya-to-albany-portfolioobama-adviser-david-axelrod-joins-nbc-news?ref=search Hubbard Broadcasting, owner of NBC affiliate WNYT Albany, N.Y., is buying the market's MNT affiliate, WNYA, from Venture Technologies. Tue, 26 Feb 2013 08:10:00 -0600 http://www.tvnewscheck.com/article/65721/hubbard-adding-wnya-to-albany-portfolioobama-adviser-david-axelrod-joins-nbc-news?ref=search http://www.equities.com/news/services/2013-02-26/1090807/cox-media-group-reaches-definitive-agreement-to-sell-tv.story Cox Media Group (CMG) has reached a definitive agreement with Sinclair Television to sell TV stations in four markets as part of its broadcast portfolio realignment. Tue, 26 Feb 2013 08:00:00 -0600 http://www.equities.com/news/services/2013-02-26/1090807/cox-media-group-reaches-definitive-agreement-to-sell-tv.story http://www.tvweek.com/blogs/tvbizwire/2013/02/oscars-telecast-sees-surge-in.php ABC's broadcast of the 85th annual Academy Awards ceremony saw a surge in viewers, especially in the key demographic of adults 18-49, based on Nielsen overnights. Mon, 25 Feb 2013 08:00:00 -0600 http://www.tvweek.com/blogs/tvbizwire/2013/02/oscars-telecast-sees-surge-in.php http://adage.com/article/media/oscar-advertising-marketers-tap-1-6-million-commercials/239999/ A look at how marketers used TV's second-most-expensive ad vehicle. Mon, 25 Feb 2013 08:00:00 -0600 http://adage.com/article/media/oscar-advertising-marketers-tap-1-6-million-commercials/239999/ http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/tv-ratings-oscar-telecast-grows-423849 Early numbers have the extra-long ABC broadcast moving up from 2012 -- and skewing younger with a 19 percent boost among adults 18-49. Mon, 25 Feb 2013 08:00:00 -0600 http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/tv-ratings-oscar-telecast-grows-423849 http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/194029/despite-cord-cutting-tv-dominates-advertising.html?edition=56978#axzz2Le0yI1Pv The company (PwC) notes that TV advertising influences on those 18+ are 37% compared with newspapers at 11%; Internet; 6%; and mobile, 4%. Fri, 22 Feb 2013 10:30:00 -0600 http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/194029/despite-cord-cutting-tv-dominates-advertising.html?edition=56978#axzz2Le0yI1Pv http://www.tvnewscheck.com/article/65589/obama-adviser-david-axelrod-joins-nbc-news?ref=search David Axelrod, former strategist and aide to President Obama, has landed a new job at NBC News. Fri, 22 Feb 2013 10:00:00 -0600 http://www.tvnewscheck.com/article/65589/obama-adviser-david-axelrod-joins-nbc-news?ref=search http://mediadecoder.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/02/21/tvs-connected-to-the-internet-to-be-counted-by-nielsen/ Nielsen to consider Americans who have spurned cable, but have a television set hooked up to the Internet, as "television households," potentially adding to the sample of homes that are rated by the company, the standard for television ratings. Fri, 22 Feb 2013 10:00:00 -0600 http://mediadecoder.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/02/21/tvs-connected-to-the-internet-to-be-counted-by-nielsen/ http://www.nytimes.com/2013/02/21/business/media/oscars-broadcast-to-rival-super-bowl-as-ad-showcase.html?ref=television&_r=0 THIS year, Madison Avenue seems to be anticipating the Oscars as much as Hollywood, as advertisers pay ABC the highest prices since 2008 for commercials during the network's coverage of the Academy Awards. Fri, 22 Feb 2013 09:38:00 -0600 http://www.nytimes.com/2013/02/21/business/media/oscars-broadcast-to-rival-super-bowl-as-ad-showcase.html?ref=television&_r=0 http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/194061/univisions-ad-showing-ups-revs-10.html#axzz2LFM2Liuw Strong advertising gains helped Univision Communications add nearly 10% to its revenue coffers in the fourth quarter 2012.Fourth-quarter revenue climbed 9% to $672 million for the Spanish-language media company's TV, radio and digital businesses. Fri, 22 Feb 2013 08:05:00 -0600 http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/194061/univisions-ad-showing-ups-revs-10.html#axzz2LFM2Liuw http://www.tvnewscheck.com/article/65690/postnewsweek-4q-rev-32-2012-25 The Washington Post Co. reported fourth quarter and full-year 2012 financial results. Revenue for its Post-Newsweek television broadcasting division increased 25% to $399.7 million in 2012, from $319.2 million in 2011; for the fourth quarter of 2012, revenue increased 32% to $116.2 million, from $88.3 million in 2011. Fri, 22 Feb 2013 08:00:00 -0600 http://www.tvnewscheck.com/article/65690/postnewsweek-4q-rev-32-2012-25 http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/nielsen-agrees-expand-definition-tv-422795 The Nielsen Co. is expanding its definition of television and will introduce a comprehensive plan to capture all video viewing including broadband and Xbox and iPads. Thu, 21 Feb 2013 08:00:00 -0600 http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/nielsen-agrees-expand-definition-tv-422795 http://www.tvnewscheck.com/article/65611/gray-revenue-sets-4q-fullyear-records?utm_source=Listrak&utm_medium=Email&utm_term=Gray+Revenue+Sets+4Q%2c+Full-Year+Records&utm_campaign=Gray+Revenue+Sets+4Q%2c+Full-Year+Records Gray Television Inc. announced results from operations that included record fourth quarter revenue of $126.6 million, topping the previous fourth quarter record of $114.6 million set in 2010. Full year revenue in 2012 was also a record -- $404.8 million; the previous full year record was $346.1 million set in 2010. Wed, 20 Feb 2013 08:00:00 -0600 http://www.tvnewscheck.com/article/65611/gray-revenue-sets-4q-fullyear-records?utm_source=Listrak&utm_medium=Email&utm_term=Gray+Revenue+Sets+4Q%2c+Full-Year+Records&utm_campaign=Gray+Revenue+Sets+4Q%2c+Full-Year+Records http://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/283915-obama-turns-to-local-tv-anchors-in-sequester-battle President Obama will conduct interviews with eight local television stations in an attempt to intensify pressure on congressional Republicans. Wed, 20 Feb 2013 08:00:00 -0600 http://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/283915-obama-turns-to-local-tv-anchors-in-sequester-battle http://blogs.hbr.org/cs/2013/02/february_shows_advertisers.html The month of February provides a cornucopia of events that draw in a mass TV audience. These events show how, even in a world of cable-cutters, video on demand, and streaming movies, the audience for free media is still growing. Tue, 19 Feb 2013 15:00:00 -0600 http://blogs.hbr.org/cs/2013/02/february_shows_advertisers.html http://www.tvnewscheck.com/article/65510/cbs-tv-stations-4q-revenue-climbs-17?utm_source=Listrak&utm_medium=Email&utm_term=CBS+TV+Stations%27+4Q+Revenue+Climbs+17%25&utm_campaign=CBS+TV+Stations%27+4Q+Revenue+Climbs+17%25 CBS Corp. reported results for the fourth quarter and full year ended Dec. 31, 2012, that included Local Broadcasting revenues (which includes CBS Radio) of $787 million, up 9% from $721 million for the same prior-year period, reflecting higher political advertising and retransmission revenues. CBS Television Stations revenues increased 17%, while CBS Radio revenues were up 1%. Fri, 15 Feb 2013 08:00:00 -0600 http://www.tvnewscheck.com/article/65510/cbs-tv-stations-4q-revenue-climbs-17?utm_source=Listrak&utm_medium=Email&utm_term=CBS+TV+Stations%27+4Q+Revenue+Climbs+17%25&utm_campaign=CBS+TV+Stations%27+4Q+Revenue+Climbs+17%25 http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/193552/cbs-coming-close-to-putting-local-stations-on-mobi.html That big sweet spot of commerce and media must still be at the wild intersection where video meets local meets mobile meets live. It appears CBS stations in New York and Los Angeles are leaping to get there. Thu, 14 Feb 2013 08:01:00 -0600 http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/193552/cbs-coming-close-to-putting-local-stations-on-mobi.html http://www.tvnewscheck.com/article/65462/media-general-bets-big-on-tv-mobile-online#.URuZgMFejr4.email Recently named CEO George Mahoney got to announce strong 4Q and full year financial results for the pure play that shed its newspaper holdings. He explains why, even taking out last year's political windfall, those results bode well for the company's future performance. He also discusses his stations' growing emphasis on locally produced programming, its two-pronged mobile strategy, digital marketing services and a surge in retransmission consent revenue. Wed, 13 Feb 2013 08:00:00 -0600 http://www.tvnewscheck.com/article/65462/media-general-bets-big-on-tv-mobile-online#.URuZgMFejr4.email http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/193344/ad-group-says-no-reason-to-oppose-nielsen-arbitr.html#axzz2KaOLkmKH The Association of National Advertisers (ANA) believes the deal could enhance cross-platform measurement for the industry and won't have any impact on stifling competition in the TV arena. Tue, 12 Feb 2013 15:00:00 -0600 http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/193344/ad-group-says-no-reason-to-oppose-nielsen-arbitr.html#axzz2KaOLkmKH http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/02/11/entertainment-us-grammys-idUSBRE9160IK20130211 The 2012 Grammy telecast attracted 39.9 million viewers and was the second-largest Grammy TV audience ever. Tue, 12 Feb 2013 08:00:00 -0600 http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/02/11/entertainment-us-grammys-idUSBRE9160IK20130211 http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130209/RETAIL01/130209828#axzz2Kh7ZXBpe With the U.S. economy gaining momentum, NADA chief economist Paul Taylor predicts industry sales will top 15.4 million vehicles this year. Mon, 11 Feb 2013 15:00:00 -0600 http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130209/RETAIL01/130209828#axzz2Kh7ZXBpe http://www.cbscorporation.com/news-article.php?id=934 Amazon Prime members will have unlimited access to series episodes just four days after broadcast and Under the Dome will also be available for purchase and download exclusively on Amazon Instant Video. Mon, 11 Feb 2013 09:30:00 -0600 http://www.cbscorporation.com/news-article.php?id=934 http://www.multichannel.com/content/nbcu-eyes-profits-early-start-2014-olympics/141580 With the International Olympic Committee adding 12 events to the 2014 slate, NBC will become the first U.S. media company on Feb. 6, 2014 to present primetime Games' coverage before the flame is officially ignited the following day. Fri, 08 Feb 2013 12:00:00 -0600 http://www.multichannel.com/content/nbcu-eyes-profits-early-start-2014-olympics/141580 http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-207_162-57567483/super-bowl-xlvii-falls-short-of-ratings-record/ The Baltimore Ravens' victory over the San Francisco 49ers, broadcast on CBS, fell short of setting a viewership record, but it stands as the third most-watched program in U.S. television history. Fri, 08 Feb 2013 09:00:00 -0600 http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-207_162-57567483/super-bowl-xlvii-falls-short-of-ratings-record/ http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/192897/nielsen-super-bowl-ads-most-liked-remembered.html?edition=56411#axzz2KJuKrQ7t The Super Bowl is 11 minutes long. But the ads! They have just started. Here's Nielsen's take on most remembered, and most liked. Fri, 08 Feb 2013 09:00:00 -0600 http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/192897/nielsen-super-bowl-ads-most-liked-remembered.html?edition=56411#axzz2KJuKrQ7t http://www.tvnewscheck.com/article/65356/fccs-pai-jsas-ssas-vital-to-tvs-survival?utm_source=Listrak&utm_medium=Email&utm_term=FCC%27s+Pai%3a+JSAs%2c+SSAs+Vital+To+TV%27s+Survival&utm_campaign=FCC%27s+Pai%3a+JSAs%2c+SSAs+Vital+To+TV%27s+Survival FCC Commissioner Ajit Pai: "If the FCC effectively prohibits these agreements, fewer stations in small-town America will offer news programming, and they will invest less in newsgathering. And the economics suggest that there likely will be fewer television stations, period." Fri, 08 Feb 2013 08:05:00 -0600 http://www.tvnewscheck.com/article/65356/fccs-pai-jsas-ssas-vital-to-tvs-survival?utm_source=Listrak&utm_medium=Email&utm_term=FCC%27s+Pai%3a+JSAs%2c+SSAs+Vital+To+TV%27s+Survival&utm_campaign=FCC%27s+Pai%3a+JSAs%2c+SSAs+Vital+To+TV%27s+Survival http://www.tvnewscheck.com/article/65371/belo-rev-up-14-in-4q-10-for-full-year Belo Corp. today reported fourth quarter and full year 2012 financial results that included 4Q revenue of $205 million, which was $25 million, or 14%, higher than the fourth quarter of 2011. Fri, 08 Feb 2013 08:00:00 -0600 http://www.tvnewscheck.com/article/65371/belo-rev-up-14-in-4q-10-for-full-year http://www.tvnewscheck.com/article/65315/nexstar-buying-ksee-fresno-for-265m?utm_source=Listrak&utm_medium=Email&utm_term=Nexstar+Buying+KSEE+Fresno+for+%2426.5M&utm_campaign=In+Dayton%2c+Cox+Media+Works+On+Collaboration Nexstar Broadcasting Inc. announced Wednesday that it is buying NBC affiliate KSEE Fresno, Calif. (DMA 55), from Granite Broadcasting Corp. for $26.5 million in a transaction that is expected to be immediately accretive to Nexstar. Thu, 07 Feb 2013 08:00:00 -0600 http://www.tvnewscheck.com/article/65315/nexstar-buying-ksee-fresno-for-265m?utm_source=Listrak&utm_medium=Email&utm_term=Nexstar+Buying+KSEE+Fresno+for+%2426.5M&utm_campaign=In+Dayton%2c+Cox+Media+Works+On+Collaboration http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/envelope/cotown/la-et-ct-advertising-sold-out-oscars-telecast-20130205,0,6352606.story The Academy Awards are a hot ticket because marketers like having their products associated with a Hollywood event that tends to draw an audience of upscale viewers with plenty of disposable income. Wed, 06 Feb 2013 09:00:00 -0600 http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/envelope/cotown/la-et-ct-advertising-sold-out-oscars-telecast-20130205,0,6352606.story http://www.tvnewscheck.com/article/65270/station-trading-roundup-5-deals-5711m The sale of Capital Broadcasting's KSKJ-CD Van Nuys, Calif., to NRJ TV for $5.7 million tops the latest list of TV station transactions submitted to the FCC for its approval, according to BIA Kelsey. Wed, 06 Feb 2013 09:00:00 -0600 http://www.tvnewscheck.com/article/65270/station-trading-roundup-5-deals-5711m http://www.multichannel.com/technology/broadcast-first-informer-role-cited-fcc-sandy-hearing/141582 Broadcasters continued to be praised for their "first informer" status even as the FCC and local government officials were pointing to the massive communications failures of other media. Wed, 06 Feb 2013 08:00:00 -0600 http://www.multichannel.com/technology/broadcast-first-informer-role-cited-fcc-sandy-hearing/141582 http://www.tvnewscheck.com/article/65295/sinclair-4q-rev-up-59-years-up-42 Sinclair Broadcast Group today reported net broadcast revenues from continuing operations rose 58.8% year-over-year to $287.1 million in the fourth quarter of 2012 and were up 42.1% year-over-year to $920.6 million for all of 2012. Wed, 06 Feb 2013 08:00:00 -0600 http://www.tvnewscheck.com/article/65295/sinclair-4q-rev-up-59-years-up-42 http://mediadecoder.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/02/05/twitter-buys-company-that-mines-chatter-about-tv/ Twitter confirmed on Tuesday that it was acquiring Bluefin Labs, a company that analyzes online chatter about TV shows and companies and sells its findings. Wed, 06 Feb 2013 08:00:00 -0600 http://mediadecoder.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/02/05/twitter-buys-company-that-mines-chatter-about-tv/ http://money.msn.com/business-news/article.aspx?feed=PR&Date=20130204&ID=16078992&industry=IND_MEDIA&isub= Ad Retention Index and Social Media Report reflect ratings were unaffected by disruption. Mon, 04 Feb 2013 15:18:00 -0600 http://money.msn.com/business-news/article.aspx?feed=PR&Date=20130204&ID=16078992&industry=IND_MEDIA&isub= http://www.medialifemagazine.com/early-numbers-new-high-for-super-bowl/ The SuperDome lost power during the big game, but the Super Bowl scored another powerful rating averaging a 48.1 household rating and 71 share on CBS. Mon, 04 Feb 2013 11:01:00 -0600 http://www.medialifemagazine.com/early-numbers-new-high-for-super-bowl/ http://www.medialifemagazine.com/a-first-look-at-the-2013-upfront-schedule/ February brings more than sweeps, Super Bowl and snowy weather. In just a few days the upfront season will begin. Mon, 04 Feb 2013 11:00:00 -0600 http://www.medialifemagazine.com/a-first-look-at-the-2013-upfront-schedule/ http://www.tvnewscheck.com/article/65219/meredith-increases-quarterly-dividend-65 The Meredith Corp. board of directors yesterday increased its regular quarterly dividend 6.5% to $0.4075 per share, or $1.63 on an annual basis. The new quarterly dividend will be payable on March 15 to shareholders of record on Feb. 28. Mon, 04 Feb 2013 10:15:00 -0600 http://www.tvnewscheck.com/article/65219/meredith-increases-quarterly-dividend-65 http://www.tvnewscheck.com/article/65211/oh-the-drama-super-bowl-ads-go-epic The reason for all the drama off the field? With 30-second spots going for as much as $4 million and more than 111 million viewers expected to tune in, marketers are constantly looking for ways to make their ads stand out. Mon, 04 Feb 2013 09:00:00 -0600 http://www.tvnewscheck.com/article/65211/oh-the-drama-super-bowl-ads-go-epic http://www.tvnewscheck.com/article/65220/gannett-4q-tv-revenue-soars-46 Gannett Co. today reported strong fourth quarter financial results that included total television revenues that were 45.7% higher and totaled $280.2 million compared to $192.4 million in the previous fourth quarter. Mon, 04 Feb 2013 07:15:00 -0600 http://www.tvnewscheck.com/article/65220/gannett-4q-tv-revenue-soars-46 http://www.mediabizbloggers.com/media-biz-bloggers/The-Super-Bowl-is-Just-One-Example-of-the-Power-of-Social-Viewing---Ed-Keller.html When people watch television with other people, whether it be with family members or friends, at home or out of the home, research shows they are considerably more likely to engage in conversation about the advertised brands. Fri, 01 Feb 2013 10:30:00 -0600 http://www.mediabizbloggers.com/media-biz-bloggers/The-Super-Bowl-is-Just-One-Example-of-the-Power-of-Social-Viewing---Ed-Keller.html http://www.tvnewscheck.com/article/65194/five-secondscreen-plays-for-super-sunday From social media to interactive smartphone and tablet apps, second screen is expected to play a big role for the biggest game of the year -- not just for viewers, but also for the content providers. Here's a rundown of the top second-screen experiences to watch and enjoy. Fri, 01 Feb 2013 08:50:00 -0600 http://www.tvnewscheck.com/article/65194/five-secondscreen-plays-for-super-sunday http://www.emarketer.com/Article/Super-Bowl-Commercials-Still-Draw-Their-Own-Audience/1009643 For one-quarter of Super Bowl viewers this year, the game won't be the draw, the commercials will be. Fri, 01 Feb 2013 08:50:00 -0600 http://www.emarketer.com/Article/Super-Bowl-Commercials-Still-Draw-Their-Own-Audience/1009643 http://www.tvnewscheck.com/article/65186/30-rock-ends-7season-marathon-of-mirth The NBC sitcom ended its run with just the right note: the sort befitting "30 Rock," with its loopy storytelling mixed with joy in spoofing the culture of TV. Closure, if that's what it is, came in a two-minute postscript on this hour episode Thursday. Fri, 01 Feb 2013 07:15:00 -0600 http://www.tvnewscheck.com/article/65186/30-rock-ends-7season-marathon-of-mirth http://www.tvnewscheck.com/article/65075/fox-stations-weigel-launching-movies Media General, Inc. (NYSE: MEG), a broadcast television and digital media company, today reported fourth-quarter 2012 operating income of $42.3 million, more than 2.5 times greater than fourth-quarter 2011 operating income of $16.3 million. Net income in the fourth quarter was $17.6 million, or 62 cents per share, compared with a net loss of $3.3 million, or 15 cents per share, in the prior year. Fri, 01 Feb 2013 07:15:00 -0600 http://www.tvnewscheck.com/article/65075/fox-stations-weigel-launching-movies http://www.tvnewscheck.com/article/65181/illinois-first-informer-act-now-law The measure ensures training and planning for the state's broadcasters responding to disasters. Thu, 31 Jan 2013 14:00:00 -0600 http://www.tvnewscheck.com/article/65181/illinois-first-informer-act-now-law http://www.tvnewscheck.com/article/65087/station-execs-bullish-resolute-on-spectrum The short-term and long-term outlooks for television are strong, both in terms of this year's ad revenue and, over the long haul, in terms of delivering original and acquired TV content over the air to traditional TV sets and mobile devices, according to NATPE Executive Outlook panel. Wed, 30 Jan 2013 08:00:00 -0600 http://www.tvnewscheck.com/article/65087/station-execs-bullish-resolute-on-spectrum http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/192060/the-social-networking-experience.html According to Nielsen's new U.S. Consumer Usage Report 2012, nearly 120M people within television homes own four or more TV sets, 16% of television homes own a tablet and 56% owned a smartphone as of Q3 2012, as the number of social media users continues to increase across all platforms. Wed, 30 Jan 2013 08:00:00 -0600 http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/192060/the-social-networking-experience.html http://rbr.com/nfl-viewers-prefer-watching-home-team-games-on-local-tv/ TVB released an analysis of NFL home-team, regular season viewing revealing that when viewers had the option of watching their home-team on the local broadcast TV station or on the ESPN or NFLN cable networks, that NFL fans overwhelmingly favored their local TV station. Tue, 29 Jan 2013 11:00:00 -0600 http://rbr.com/nfl-viewers-prefer-watching-home-team-games-on-local-tv/ http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/192164/boom-time-for-boomers.html Adults 50+ are 100M strong and by 2017 will constitute over 50% of the US population. They represent a considerable percentage of spending in many important consumer goods & services on major purchases for themselves, and the previous and future generations of consumers. Tue, 29 Jan 2013 10:00:00 -0600 http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/192164/boom-time-for-boomers.html http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/192091/tv-still-tops-but-multiscreen-viewing-commonplace.html?edition=55973#axzz2JHWjK2Mi Study finds majority of U.S. consumers watch their shows on TV with their smartphones & tablets by their side; 14% of those polled, largely "mobile-centric consumers" 25-34 year olds, prefer to watch TV via their mobile or tablet for greater flexibility. Tue, 29 Jan 2013 08:00:00 -0600 http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/192091/tv-still-tops-but-multiscreen-viewing-commonplace.html?edition=55973#axzz2JHWjK2Mi http://www.tvnewscheck.com/article/65075/fox-stations-weigel-launching-movies Fox Television Stations, in conjunction with Weigel Broadcasting, will premiere Movies!, a new over the air, 24-hour movie network on suchannels of 17 Fox O&O this spring. Mon, 28 Jan 2013 15:30:00 -0600 http://www.tvnewscheck.com/article/65075/fox-stations-weigel-launching-movies http://www.tvnewscheck.com/article/65072/mark-cuban-tv-is-key-to-socials-future The AXS TV owner kicks off the NATPE conference. He says: "The reality is that when you are watching TV, it's a unique experience that you cannot get online. Television has become the medium to start a social conversation. I believe social interaction around TV will get much bigger." Mon, 28 Jan 2013 15:20:00 -0600 http://www.tvnewscheck.com/article/65072/mark-cuban-tv-is-key-to-socials-future http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/01/25/superbowl-ads-idUSL1N0AQ0AZ20130125 Local ads yield higher profit margin than national ads-analyst. Mon, 28 Jan 2013 07:20:00 -0600 http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/01/25/superbowl-ads-idUSL1N0AQ0AZ20130125 http://www.nrf.com/modules.php?name=News&op=viewlive&sp_id=1504&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+NRFNews+NRF+News The most in the survey's nine-year history and up from an estimated 172.5 million last year. Fri, 25 Jan 2013 12:00:00 -0600 http://www.nrf.com/modules.php?name=News&op=viewlive&sp_id=1504&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+NRFNews+NRF+News http://www.broadcastingcable.com/article/491507-Exclusive_Bill_Fine_Named_TVB_Chairman.php WCVB Boston GM assumes leadership role in local-TV trade association as it works out off-year strategy. Fri, 25 Jan 2013 11:00:00 -0600 http://www.broadcastingcable.com/article/491507-Exclusive_Bill_Fine_Named_TVB_Chairman.php http://www.adweek.com/news/advertising-branding/ads-trump-football-super-bowl-survey-146776 More consumers cite spots than sport as favorite part of the big game. Fri, 25 Jan 2013 09:00:00 -0600 http://www.adweek.com/news/advertising-branding/ads-trump-football-super-bowl-survey-146776 http://www.marketwatch.com/story/connectv-unveils-new-socialtv-timelinetm-for-mobile-devices-2013-01-25 ConnecTV, the social TV network for television fans, today announced a unique new SocialTV Timeline that dynamically syncs on mobile devices to whatever show you're watching. ConnecTV has partnered with 10 leading broadcast groups. Fri, 25 Jan 2013 08:50:00 -0600 http://www.marketwatch.com/story/connectv-unveils-new-socialtv-timelinetm-for-mobile-devices-2013-01-25 http://www.tvnewscheck.com/article/65001/dispatch-names-fiorile-ceo-gallo-coo Michael J. Fiorile, president of The Dispatch Printing Co., was promoted to CEO and Joseph Y. Gallo, the company's EVP, was named COO at the annual meeting on Jan. 22. The promotions were made by the company's board of directors. Fri, 25 Jan 2013 08:40:00 -0600 http://www.tvnewscheck.com/article/65001/dispatch-names-fiorile-ceo-gallo-coo http://www.medialifemagazine.com/big-game-super-bowl-by-the-numbers/ Facts, figures and a few surprises about the Feb. 3 game. Fri, 25 Jan 2013 08:40:00 -0600 http://www.medialifemagazine.com/big-game-super-bowl-by-the-numbers/ http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/191474/binge-viewing-or-wait-a-while.html#axzz2Izvlpj3p Nielsen is measuring the viewing of programs beyond 7 days and up to 29 days for the first time, offering new insight into exactly how viewing is consumed in the once elusive beyond 7-day period through collection and reporting from the National People Meter Panel. Fri, 25 Jan 2013 08:35:00 -0600 http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/191474/binge-viewing-or-wait-a-while.html#axzz2Izvlpj3p http://www.tvnewscheck.com/article/65023/nexstar-institutes-quarterly-cash-dividend Nexstar Broadcasting Group announced today that it has authorized the initiation of a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.12 per share of its Class A and Class B common stock. The first dividend is payable on Friday, March 1, to shareholders of record on Friday, Feb. 15. Fri, 25 Jan 2013 08:00:00 -0600 http://www.tvnewscheck.com/article/65023/nexstar-institutes-quarterly-cash-dividend http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/191784/global-ad-spend-remains-strong-tv-dominates.html#ixzz2IuIWJpSs Although other new media platforms are growing, TV continues to dominate in overall global advertising with a 61.8 share. Thu, 24 Jan 2013 08:00:00 -0600 http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/191784/global-ad-spend-remains-strong-tv-dominates.html#ixzz2IuIWJpSs http://www.tvnewscheck.com/article/64989/merediths-local-media-revenue-up-32?utm_source=Listrak&utm_medium=Email&utm_term=Meredith%27s+Local+Media+Revenue+Up+32%25&utm_campaign=TV+Spectrum+Sellers+Call+For+Early+Auction Meredith Corp.'s Local Media Group -- which consists of local television affiliates and a video content creation unit that produces national broadcast and custom programming -- delivered what the company called "record performance during the second quarter and first half of fiscal 2013." Thu, 24 Jan 2013 08:00:00 -0600 http://www.tvnewscheck.com/article/64989/merediths-local-media-revenue-up-32?utm_source=Listrak&utm_medium=Email&utm_term=Meredith%27s+Local+Media+Revenue+Up+32%25&utm_campaign=TV+Spectrum+Sellers+Call+For+Early+Auction http://www.tvnewscheck.com/article/64956/atsc-advances-enhanced-tv-alerts-work The backwards-compatible ATSC 2.0 standard will be a bundle of new capabilities including Internet-related features, advanced video coding, conditional access and enhanced service guides for TV broadcasters. Wed, 23 Jan 2013 08:15:00 -0600 http://www.tvnewscheck.com/article/64956/atsc-advances-enhanced-tv-alerts-work http://www.politico.com/blogs/media/2013/01/nbc-cnn-top-inauguration-day-ratings-154980.html?hp=r18 NBC News was the most-watched broadcast or cable television network, drawing an average of 5.081M viewers during its 10a-4:30p broadcast, according to Nielsen ratings provided by NBC. ABC News averaged 3.922M,* CBS News 3.671M. Wed, 23 Jan 2013 08:15:00 -0600 http://www.politico.com/blogs/media/2013/01/nbc-cnn-top-inauguration-day-ratings-154980.html?hp=r18 http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/pilot-season-2013-trends-thirty-somethings-414712 As the networks continue to load up on pilots, semi-autobiographical themes are in demand while Aaron Kaplan, Greg Garcia and Will Gluck are among this season's big winners so far. Wed, 23 Jan 2013 08:00:00 -0600 http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/pilot-season-2013-trends-thirty-somethings-414712 http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/191651/nielsen-explores-facial-recognition-tech-for-ratin.html#axzz2Io6Dz0MY Marketers would like to see the technology applied to ratings to get a more precise tally of who is actually watching the TV when their ads appear. Wed, 23 Jan 2013 08:00:00 -0600 http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/191651/nielsen-explores-facial-recognition-tech-for-ratin.html#axzz2Io6Dz0MY http://www.tvnewscheck.com/article/64914/2012-ad-recap-total-193-core-46 Local TV broadcasters expected that 2012 would be a big year with politicians and their supporters directing hundreds of millions of advertising dollars to them. And it was. Tue, 22 Jan 2013 08:00:00 -0600 http://www.tvnewscheck.com/article/64914/2012-ad-recap-total-193-core-46 http://www.mnprogressiveproject.com/diary/12875/pol-media-went-to-local-tv TVB a nation-wide, local television trade association, reports that local TV stations snared more than 80% of total television spending in the political category during the 2012 campaign season. This includes national and local cable and network broadcast and local broadcast. Fri, 18 Jan 2013 16:00:00 -0600 http://www.mnprogressiveproject.com/diary/12875/pol-media-went-to-local-tv http://thepresidency.us/2013/01/report-local-tv-ads-had-biggest-effect-on-2012-election/ Jack Poor, the TVB's VP of Political Research and Analysis, has issued a statement and supporting research based on TVB's analysis of the 2012 Presidential Election that says just that--along with the fact that last year, local TV stations captured over 80% of total television spending in the political category. Fri, 18 Jan 2013 12:30:00 -0600 http://thepresidency.us/2013/01/report-local-tv-ads-had-biggest-effect-on-2012-election/ http://go.bloomberg.com/political-capital/2013-01-17/romney-supporters-paid-more-than-obamas-for-same-tv-air-time/ The figures were released today by New York-based TVB, the trade association for local broadcasters, sales representatives and others in the commercial television industry. Overall campaign spending on TV ads rose by 38 percent to $2.9 billion, up from $2.1 billion in 2010 and almost double the $1.5 billion spent during the last presidential campaign in 2008. Fri, 18 Jan 2013 10:00:00 -0600 http://go.bloomberg.com/political-capital/2013-01-17/romney-supporters-paid-more-than-obamas-for-same-tv-air-time/ http://www.tvnewscheck.com/article/64829/wsfa-goes-ip-for-its-capitol-connection When Collin Gaston signed on as general manager of Raycom Media's WSFA Montgomery, Ala. (DMA 118), nearly two years ago, he had big plans to shake-up its newscasts and bring viewers into the heart of downtown Montgomery. Fri, 18 Jan 2013 08:10:00 -0600 http://www.tvnewscheck.com/article/64829/wsfa-goes-ip-for-its-capitol-connection http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/envelope/cotown/la-et-ct-new-tribune-ceo-peter-liguori-20130117,0,1222761.story In its first board of directors meeting since emerging from a protracted bankruptcy, Tribune Co. named investor Bruce Karsh as chairman and veteran entertainment executive Peter Liguori as chief executive. Fri, 18 Jan 2013 08:00:00 -0600 http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/envelope/cotown/la-et-ct-new-tribune-ceo-peter-liguori-20130117,0,1222761.story http://www.tvnewscheck.com/article/64862/five-media-execs-worth-watching-in-2013 Included in this year's group of People to Watch chosen annually by the Media Financial Management Association are three from TV: Nexstar's Tim Busch, NBC Owned Stations' Christine Dorfler and Fox Sports' John Charlton. Fri, 18 Jan 2013 07:40:00 -0600 http://www.tvnewscheck.com/article/64862/five-media-execs-worth-watching-in-2013 http://www.broadcastingcable.com/article/491403-TVB_Stations_Grab_80_of_12_Political_Spend.php Stations commanded some $2.9 billion in political revenue in 2012, according to the trade association TVB, good for about 80% of the total television spending in the political category. Fri, 18 Jan 2013 07:30:00 -0600 http://www.broadcastingcable.com/article/491403-TVB_Stations_Grab_80_of_12_Political_Spend.php http://www.broadcastingcable.com/article/491403-TVB_Stations_Grab_80_of_12_Political_Spend.php Stations commanded some $2.9 billion in political revenue in 2012, according to the trade association TVB, good for about 80% of the total television spending in the political category. Fri, 18 Jan 2013 07:30:00 -0600 http://www.broadcastingcable.com/article/491403-TVB_Stations_Grab_80_of_12_Political_Spend.php http://rbr.com/report-local-tv-ads-had-biggest-effect-on-2012-election/ Local TV remains the premiere choice for campaign media strategists as Presidential spending on local broadcast TV stations in 2012 (from the conventions to Election Day) grew dramatically versus 2008, increasing over 65% to nearly $500 million. Thu, 17 Jan 2013 18:00:00 -0600 http://rbr.com/report-local-tv-ads-had-biggest-effect-on-2012-election/ http://www.tvnewscheck.com/article/64859/80-of-tv-political-spend-was-on-stations Jack Poor, TVB's VP of political research and analysis summarizes TVB's analysis of the 2012 presidential election and found that TV stations captured over 80% of total television spending in the political category, far outpacing local and national cable and often at a higher relative value of costs to impressions Thu, 17 Jan 2013 14:35:00 -0600 http://www.tvnewscheck.com/article/64859/80-of-tv-political-spend-was-on-stations http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/191306/presidential-tv-ad-spend-screen-nearly-3b.html#ixzz2IG7VfSeG The TVB, the TV stations' ad-centric trade association, said TV stations maintained their high share of political advertising in 2012 - some 80%, pulling in $2.9 billion. This was 38% higher than the 2010 total - $2.1 billion - and 35% above 2008's political advertising take. Thu, 17 Jan 2013 14:30:00 -0600 http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/191306/presidential-tv-ad-spend-screen-nearly-3b.html#ixzz2IG7VfSeG http://www.tvtechnology.com/news/0086/tvb-local-stations-took-in--percent-of-political-spending-on-tv-ads-/217305 Obama outspent Romney on local spots Thu, 17 Jan 2013 13:05:00 -0600 http://www.tvtechnology.com/news/0086/tvb-local-stations-took-in--percent-of-political-spending-on-tv-ads-/217305 http://www.mediabistro.com/tvspy/tvb-during-2012-election-majority-of-tv-political-ad-spending-was-on-local-stations_b77204 Local stations were the major beneficiary of political spending on television during the 2012 election, according to a new TVB study. More than 80% of total television spending in the political category was spent on local television, boosting stations' political revenue +38% from the 2008 election: Thu, 17 Jan 2013 13:00:00 -0600 http://www.mediabistro.com/tvspy/tvb-during-2012-election-majority-of-tv-political-ad-spending-was-on-local-stations_b77204 http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/191306/presidential-tv-ad-spend-screen-nearly-3b.html#ixzz2IG7VfSeG The TVB, the TV stations' ad-centric trade association, said TV stations maintained their high share of political advertising in 2012 - some 80%, pulling in $2.9 billion. This was 38% higher than the 2010 total - $2.1 billion - and 35% above 2008's political advertising take. Thu, 17 Jan 2013 12:40:00 -0600 http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/191306/presidential-tv-ad-spend-screen-nearly-3b.html#ixzz2IG7VfSeG http://ftp.media.radcity.net/ZSND/issues/January2013/S9108.pdf#2 In a recent commentary, TVB notes that 85% oftelevision ad spending during the Presidential campaignwent to local broadcast stations. Thu, 17 Jan 2013 09:00:00 -0600 http://ftp.media.radcity.net/ZSND/issues/January2013/S9108.pdf#2 http://www.medialifemagazine.com/and-now-a-cheery-take-on-2013-ad-spending/ According to at least one forecaster, 2013 could be significantly better than 2012, as Q1 '13 paces 3 to 5 percent ahead of Q1 '12. Thu, 17 Jan 2013 08:00:00 -0600 http://www.medialifemagazine.com/and-now-a-cheery-take-on-2013-ad-spending/ http://www.tvnewscheck.com/article/64813/disney-att-uverse-set-distribution-deal The new multi-year agreement covers ABC, ESPN, WABC New York; KABC Los Angeles; WLS Chicago; KGO San Francisco; KTRK Houston; WTVD Raleigh-Durham, N.C.; KFSN Fresno-Visalia, Calif.; and a host of other services available to U-verse customers both in and out of the home. Wed, 16 Jan 2013 14:30:00 -0600 http://www.tvnewscheck.com/article/64813/disney-att-uverse-set-distribution-deal http://www.tvnewscheck.com/article/64819/belo-totals-campaign-airtime-contribution Belo Corp.'s television stations provided free airtime to 135 congressional and gubernatorial candidates across the U.S. during the 2012 election season through the company's "It's Your Time" program. Wed, 16 Jan 2013 13:00:00 -0600 http://www.tvnewscheck.com/article/64819/belo-totals-campaign-airtime-contribution http://www.tvnewscheck.com/article/64798/station-trading-roundup-6-deals-777m The sale of ABC affiliate WHAM, N.Y., for $60 million tops the latest list of TV station transactions submitted to the FCC for its approval, according to BIA Kelsey. Wed, 16 Jan 2013 08:00:00 -0600 http://www.tvnewscheck.com/article/64798/station-trading-roundup-6-deals-777m http://www.tvnewscheck.com/article/64783/gannett-stations-clean-up-their-graphics KSDK St. Louis today will become the fifth Gannett station to start airing a new graphics package designed to give its newscasts a cleaner look while boosting editorial content. Tue, 15 Jan 2013 08:00:00 -0600 http://www.tvnewscheck.com/article/64783/gannett-stations-clean-up-their-graphics http://www.medialifemagazine.com/for-tv-changing-but-as-strong-as-ever/ Brian Hughes, SVP and head of the audience analysis practice at Magna Global discussses how technology is changing television. Tue, 15 Jan 2013 08:00:00 -0600 http://www.medialifemagazine.com/for-tv-changing-but-as-strong-as-ever/ http://www.medialifemagazine.com/golden-numbers-for-nbcs-globes/ The telecast averaged a 13.1 household rating from 9 to 11 p.m., according to Nielsen metered-market ratings, up 12 percent from an 11.7 last year. Mon, 14 Jan 2013 08:00:00 -0600 http://www.medialifemagazine.com/golden-numbers-for-nbcs-globes/ http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/190677/borrell-online-ads-to-surge-31.html A new forecast from Borrell Associates suggests 2013 will be a big year for local online advertising. The firm projects revenue will surge as more small and medium-sized businesses shift ad spending to digital from traditional media. Fri, 11 Jan 2013 08:45:00 -0600 http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/190677/borrell-online-ads-to-surge-31.html http://www.broadcastingcable.com/article/491270-FCC_Derecho_Report_Praises_Broadcasters_as_First_Informers.php Points to their role in helping powerless stay connected to key info. Fri, 11 Jan 2013 08:30:00 -0600 http://www.broadcastingcable.com/article/491270-FCC_Derecho_Report_Praises_Broadcasters_as_First_Informers.php http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118064508/ Bizzers say simplifying consumer experience is key. Fri, 11 Jan 2013 08:30:00 -0600 http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118064508/ http://www.tvnewscheck.com/article/64695/emily-barr-joins-nab-television-board?ref=search The head of Post-Newsweek Stations is named to fill the slot held by her predecessor Alan Frank. Fri, 11 Jan 2013 08:00:00 -0600 http://www.tvnewscheck.com/article/64695/emily-barr-joins-nab-television-board?ref=search http://www.politico.com/story/2013/01/hollywoods-take-on-wh-gun-summit-86048_Page3.html Signing on to a joint statement were the NAB and other entertainment/media associations. Fri, 11 Jan 2013 07:50:00 -0600 http://www.politico.com/story/2013/01/hollywoods-take-on-wh-gun-summit-86048_Page3.html http://www.netnewscheck.com/article/23636/tvb-local-tv-takes-lead-role-in-mobile-dtv?ref=search "The rapid adoption of Mobile Digital Television is allowing consumers to screen shift their TV viewing, in real time, from in-home HD TVs, to tablets, smartphones and in-vehicle infotainment systems..." Fri, 11 Jan 2013 07:45:00 -0600 http://www.netnewscheck.com/article/23636/tvb-local-tv-takes-lead-role-in-mobile-dtv?ref=search http://www.mediabizbloggers.com/shelly-palmer-report/2013-International-CES-Wrap-up---Shelly-Palmer.html Shelly Palmer's key take-ways from the 2013 International CES. Fri, 11 Jan 2013 07:15:00 -0600 http://www.mediabizbloggers.com/shelly-palmer-report/2013-International-CES-Wrap-up---Shelly-Palmer.html http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/190726/mcdermott-named-ceo-new-young-broadcasting.html New Young Broadcasting Holding Co. named Deborah McDermott CEO. She retains her position and title of president, which she has held since 2004. Thu, 10 Jan 2013 08:00:00 -0600 http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/190726/mcdermott-named-ceo-new-young-broadcasting.html http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/190732/stations-could-overpower-aereo-with-own-initiative.html#axzz2HaBZ0vuV Even if Aereo clears legal challenges, broadcast stations might be able to simply overpower it with mobile TV services that are as easy to use and perhaps cheaper. Thu, 10 Jan 2013 07:00:00 -0600 http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/190732/stations-could-overpower-aereo-with-own-initiative.html#axzz2HaBZ0vuV http://www.tvnewscheck.com/article/64591/4k-second-screens-center-stage-at-ces Big, bright and plenty of pixels. That's the theme for TV at the 2013 International Consumer Electronics Show. Wed, 09 Jan 2013 10:00:00 -0600 http://www.tvnewscheck.com/article/64591/4k-second-screens-center-stage-at-ces http://adage.com/article/special-report-super-bowl/buying-super-bowl-2013/238489/ From Anheuser Busch to Volkswagen, ads are shaping up for the Big Game. Wed, 09 Jan 2013 08:10:00 -0600 http://adage.com/article/special-report-super-bowl/buying-super-bowl-2013/238489/ http://www.broadcastingcable.com/article/491117-CES_RCA_to_Launch_Mobile_DTV_Capable_Tablet.php First dual-tuner mobile TV tablet can receive regular DTV and mobile DTV broadcasts. Wed, 09 Jan 2013 08:00:00 -0600 http://www.broadcastingcable.com/article/491117-CES_RCA_to_Launch_Mobile_DTV_Capable_Tablet.php http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/190617/cbs-sells-out-super-bowl-4m-per-spot.html Outside the game, CBS Corp. plans all sorts of coverage leading up to kickoff, with CBS Sports Network offering days of pre-game coverage and "CBS Evening News," "The Talk" and "Face the Nation" broadcasting from Super Bowl city New Orleans. Wed, 09 Jan 2013 08:00:00 -0600 http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/190617/cbs-sells-out-super-bowl-4m-per-spot.html http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/190617/cbs-sells-out-super-bowl-4m-per-spot.html Local spots on WCBS' coverage in New York have been going for $1 million each, according to Leslie Moonves. Wed, 09 Jan 2013 07:00:00 -0600 http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/190617/cbs-sells-out-super-bowl-4m-per-spot.html http://techcrunch.com/2013/01/07/nielsen-tv-still-king-in-media-consumption-only-16-percent-of-tv-homes-have-tablets/ Nielsen report shows that of the 289 million U.S. TV owners, 119 million own four or more television sets, making TV still the device to beat when it comes to watching and recording programs. Tue, 08 Jan 2013 08:00:00 -0600 http://techcrunch.com/2013/01/07/nielsen-tv-still-king-in-media-consumption-only-16-percent-of-tv-homes-have-tablets/ http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/190397/connecttv-station-groups-promote-cross-platform-a.html ConnecTV, one of the companies looking to facilitate second-screen opportunities, has an arrangement allowing station groups to sell what amounts to interactive advertising in local markets. Fri, 04 Jan 2013 10:05:00 -0600 http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/190397/connecttv-station-groups-promote-cross-platform-a.html http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/190374/rentrak-launches-mobile-broadcast-tv-ratings.html?edition=55078#axzz2H1K4Ox2c Rentrak will begin measuring mobile broadcast TV audiences of stations & networks in local markets, providing mobile broadcast TV ratings to 12 major broadcast television groups that operate the Dyle mobile television service. Fri, 04 Jan 2013 10:00:00 -0600 http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/190374/rentrak-launches-mobile-broadcast-tv-ratings.html?edition=55078#axzz2H1K4Ox2c http://www.dailyfinance.com/2013/01/03/mobile-content-venture-selects-rentrak-to-provide-/ Rentrak press release describes a significant step forward in the census-like measurement of mobile local TV. Fri, 04 Jan 2013 09:00:00 -0600 http://www.dailyfinance.com/2013/01/03/mobile-content-venture-selects-rentrak-to-provide-/ http://www.tvnewscheck.com/article/64553/retailers-report-higher-december-sales A last-minute surge in spending saved the holiday shopping season, as major retailers including Costco, Gap and Nordstrom reported better-than-expected revenue in December. Fri, 04 Jan 2013 08:00:00 -0600 http://www.tvnewscheck.com/article/64553/retailers-report-higher-december-sales http://blogs.orlandosentinel.com/entertainment_tv_tvblog/2013/01/hawaii-five-o-to-let-viewers-pick-ending-in-real-time.html Viewers can pick the ending to the Jan. 14 episode of "Hawaii Five-O" as it airs, and CBS says that's a first in TV history. Fri, 04 Jan 2013 08:00:00 -0600 http://blogs.orlandosentinel.com/entertainment_tv_tvblog/2013/01/hawaii-five-o-to-let-viewers-pick-ending-in-real-time.html http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/190348/cbs-launches-second-screen-app.html#axzz2GoWmqyhD CBS Connect provides a single home for social-media conversation about CBS shows across multiple dayparts, allowing viewers to interact with one another and includes tweets from talent. Fri, 04 Jan 2013 08:00:00 -0600 http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/190348/cbs-launches-second-screen-app.html#axzz2GoWmqyhD http://www.tvnewscheck.com/article/64539/heinen-seeks-investors-new-station-group New Vision veterans John Heinen, Eric Simontis, Steve Spendlove and Dennis Elkin have formed Alchemedia and are talking with private equity firms and hedge funds. They hope to begin buying stations in large and medium-size markets in the near future. Fri, 04 Jan 2013 08:00:00 -0600 http://www.tvnewscheck.com/article/64539/heinen-seeks-investors-new-station-group http://www.tvnewscheck.com/article/64562/auto-industrys-2012-sales-best-since-2007 A steadily improving economy and strong December sales lifted the American auto industry to its best performance in five years in 2012. Fri, 04 Jan 2013 07:00:00 -0600 http://www.tvnewscheck.com/article/64562/auto-industrys-2012-sales-best-since-2007 http://www.tvnewscheck.com/article/64549/mobile-dtv-launching-in-seattle-minneapolis The Mobile500 Alliance, with Fisher Communications and Hubbard Broadcasting, announced the soft consumer launch of its mobile digital television service, called MyDTV, in Seattle and Minneapolis DMAs. Fri, 04 Jan 2013 07:00:00 -0600 http://www.tvnewscheck.com/article/64549/mobile-dtv-launching-in-seattle-minneapolis http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/190285/schullman-affluent-people-bullish-on-economy.html#ixzz2Gwiux7zg Shullman Research Center has a new report -- its first -- that takes a demographic approach: where will well-to-do consumers sit for 2013? Thu, 03 Jan 2013 10:00:00 -0600 http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/190285/schullman-affluent-people-bullish-on-economy.html#ixzz2Gwiux7zg http://www.mediabizbloggers.com/brightline/Were-Engaged-Did-Your-Brand-Help-Set-the-Bar-on-Social-Engagement-in-2012---Jacqueline-Corbelli-BrightLine.html Jacqueline Corbelli, Founder, Chairman & CEO of BrightLine discusses In-Television and its impact for advertisers' future success. Thu, 03 Jan 2013 08:00:00 -0600 http://www.mediabizbloggers.com/brightline/Were-Engaged-Did-Your-Brand-Help-Set-the-Bar-on-Social-Engagement-in-2012---Jacqueline-Corbelli-BrightLine.html http://lostremote.com/3-big-moves-for-local-tv-in-2013_b35775 As we enter 2013, it's the ideal opportunity for TV station groups to make bold moves to invest in future growth, including boosting their investment in mobile. Wed, 02 Jan 2013 08:00:00 -0600 http://lostremote.com/3-big-moves-for-local-tv-in-2013_b35775 http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/12/31/tribune-bankruptcy-plans-idUSL1E8NU21H20121231 Tribune Co, which started by publishing the Chicago Tribune on a hand press in 1847, sees a future in broadcasting Wed, 02 Jan 2013 08:00:00 -0600 http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/12/31/tribune-bankruptcy-plans-idUSL1E8NU21H20121231 http://www.newscaststudio.com/blog/2012/12/31/a-look-back-at-2012-in-set-design/ NewscastStudio takes a look back at the year that was in set design, highlighting some of the trends. Wed, 02 Jan 2013 08:00:00 -0600 http://www.newscaststudio.com/blog/2012/12/31/a-look-back-at-2012-in-set-design/ http://www.tvnewscheck.com/article/64169/katz-television-group-intros-new-division?ref=search The new Ad Sales Operations team is designed to streamline TV sales and support new business development across the three Katz companies: Continental Television Sales, Eagle Television Sales and Millennium Sales & Marketing Fri, 14 Dec 2012 08:00:00 -0600 http://www.tvnewscheck.com/article/64169/katz-television-group-intros-new-division?ref=search http://www.tvnewscheck.com/article/63998/digital-overshadows-tvs-big-year-at-gannett?ref=search The pitch from President-CEO Gracia Martore at the UBS Global Media and Communications conference was overwhelmingly about digital media moves. Wed, 05 Dec 2012 10:03:00 -0600 http://www.tvnewscheck.com/article/63998/digital-overshadows-tvs-big-year-at-gannett?ref=search http://www.tvnewscheck.com/article/64000/media-general-thriving-in-its-postpaper-era Media General is a stronger, more focused media company after offloading its newspaper business earlier this year, according to executives speaking at the UBS Global Media and Communications conference in New York today. Wed, 05 Dec 2012 08:00:00 -0600 http://www.tvnewscheck.com/article/64000/media-general-thriving-in-its-postpaper-era http://www.multichannel.com/content/ubs-global-media-conference-moonves-says-cbs-primed-new-content-economy/140547 Content Is king, says 'Eternal Optimist' and so is CBS. Tue, 04 Dec 2012 10:00:00 -0600 http://www.multichannel.com/content/ubs-global-media-conference-moonves-says-cbs-primed-new-content-economy/140547 http://www.tvnewscheck.com/article/63978/lin-sees-digital-media-as-key-to-its-future LIN Media is keeping the digital future squarely in its sites, with porting its content to all platforms one of the company's prime goals for the near future. Tue, 04 Dec 2012 09:00:00 -0600 http://www.tvnewscheck.com/article/63978/lin-sees-digital-media-as-key-to-its-future http://www.tvnewscheck.com/article/63976/scripps-bets-people-will-pay-for-content Plenty of TV stations and newspapers have apps to deliver content to smartphones, tablets and other devices, but many are free as the content owners bank on selling ads as their business model. E.W. Scripps Co., however, is moving to make consumers pay for the apps needed to access content from its stations and newspapers. Tue, 04 Dec 2012 08:00:00 -0600 http://www.tvnewscheck.com/article/63976/scripps-bets-people-will-pay-for-content http://www.netnewscheck.com/article/22843/belo-bullish-on-doubledigit-digital-growth Belo Corp. sees at least several more years of double-digit growth ahead led by digital advertising services and mobile and video prospects, the company's VP of digital said. Sun, 02 Dec 2012 08:00:00 -0600 http://www.netnewscheck.com/article/22843/belo-bullish-on-doubledigit-digital-growth http://www.tvnewscheck.com/article/63573/lin-launches-mobile-marketing-company Kevin Wassong will be CEO of LIN Mobile, designed to deliver "targeted and localized media across all dominant mobile devices." Thu, 15 Nov 2012 08:00:00 -0600 http://www.tvnewscheck.com/article/63573/lin-launches-mobile-marketing-company http://www.tvnewscheck.com/article/63436/scripps-samestation-rev-rises-41-in-3q The E.W. Scripps Co. reported that revenue from the company's television stations in the third quarter was $125 million, compared to $70 million in the third quarter of 2011. Fri, 09 Nov 2012 08:00:00 -0600 http://www.tvnewscheck.com/article/63436/scripps-samestation-rev-rises-41-in-3q