Broadcasting & Cable - April 18, 2011

With new threats to the broadcasting industry popping up every day, networks and affiliates had better get on the same page. Fast.

• Market Eye
• Market Eye: Class of the Commonwealth

• News
• Programming
• Nigel Lythgoe: 'Idol' Not Trying to Match 'The X Factor'
• Syndication
• Rachael Ray: Katie Doesn’t Need My Help
• Syndicators Try to Keep 'Oprah' Money in Upfront
• Technology
• NAB 2011: Optimism Is Back, But Questions Remain
• Washington Watch
• FCC: Repacking Some Heat

• Opinion
• Editorial
• Editorial: Know (and Invite) Your Enemy

• People
• Fifth Estater
• ESPN Anchor Hopes to Knock It Out of the Park

• Special Report
• Mel's Diner: When Customer Service Goes Lifeless: A Cautionary Tale
• Hispanic Population Explodes— Will Ad Dollars Follow?