Broadcasting & Cable News

• HBO Tops Critics' Choice TV Awards Nominations
  
  By R. Thomas Umstead, Multichannel News, May 22, 2013
  FX's American Horror Story earns most cable show nods
  
• Andy Roddick Tapped as 'Fox Sports Live' Cohost
  
  By Tim Baysinger, May 22, 2013
  Former Tennis champion expected to be joined by ESPN's Charissa Thompson
  
• Verizon: Court Decision Forecloses FCC Speech Argument
  
  By John Eggerton, May 22, 2013
  Tells appeals court that its own recent precedential decision undercuts FCC argument in net neutrality defense
  
• Primetime Ratings: 'Dancing With the Stars' Turns In Lowest-Rated Finale
  
  By Tim Baysinger, May 22, 2013
  NBC wins in demo, ABC tops in overall viewers
  
• Viacom Raises Stock Dividend By 9%
  
  By Jon Lafayette, May 22, 2013
  Company will pay 30 cents per quarter
  
• NCTA Pulls Tornado Spot
  
  By John Eggerton, May 22, 2013
  Says it would be insensitive to continue running during Oklahoma tornado coverage
  
• Study: Viewers Accept Online Content and Ads
  
  By Jon Lafayette, May 22, 2013
  Starcom says streaming video makers need to make them easier to buy
  
• TLC Revives 'Who Do You Think You Are?'
  
  By Tim Baysinger, May 22, 2013
  Orders eight episodes of series that delves into celebrities' family history
  
• Cox Enterprises Offers Oklahoma Tornado Relief
  
  By MCN Staff, May 22, 2013
  Company with local ties donates $500,000 to the American Red Cross and $500,000 of in-kind support
  
• CBS Extends Tony Awards Through 2018
  
  By Andrea Morabito, May 22, 2013
  Net has broadcast Broadway honors for past 35 years
  
• FCC Outlines Process for Tornado-Related Fundraising
  
  John Eggerton, May 21, 2013
  Noncoms can e-mail requests for waivers of FCC rules
  
• ABC Moving 'This Week' From Newseum; Al Jazeera Moving In
  
  By John Eggerton, May 21, 2013
  Guest appearances and Raddatz regular hosting stint will return to ABC bureau; source cites cost of Newseum space and relatively infrequent use
  
• Internet Archive Expands Availability of TV News Footage
  
  By George Winslow, May 21, 2013
  Knight Foundation funds growth of the digital archive that allows for users to search and access clips
  
• Cavanaugh Named WXIN News Director
  
  By Michael Malone, May 21, 2013
  Takes over Tribune's 'Fox59' newsroom in Indianapolis
  
• Morris Named Senior VP of Ops and Tech at NBC Owned Stations
  
  By Michael Malone, May 21, 2013
  Oversees technology, sales and traffic operations, environmental health and safety and FCC compliance
  
• CPJ Concerned by DOJ Pursuit of Fox Journalist
  
  By John Eggerton, May 21, 2013
  Reacts to story that phone records were seized, journalist branded 'co-conspirator' in leak
  
• Syndication Ratings: 'Live!' Only Top Talker to Gain in Mother's Day Week
  
  By Paige Albiniak, May 21, 2013
  Judge Judy  Leads All of Syndication for Second Week in a Row
  
• Microsoft Doubles Down on TV with New Xbox One 
  
  By George Winslow, May 21, 2013
  Announces alliance with NFL and plans for Halo TV series as part of the unveiling of its next generation gaming console
  
• CBS Earns First Full-Season 18-49 Demo Win in 21 Years
  
  By Andrea Morabito, May 21, 2013
  Fox slips to second as falling Idol deals net biggest declines
  
• Oklahoma City Stations Tap Disaster Experience to Get Word Out Effectively
  
  By Michael Malone, May 21, 2013
  'Unfortunately, we're used to it,' says Griffin COO Krier. 'We're pretty good with disasters.'