Station Group Marriages: Bliss Or Miss
The spate of local TV mergers and acquisitions has created some partnerships made in heaven—and some not so much
Issue 5
Stations Just Say No to Pot Spots
Marijuana could be a lucrative new ad category in legalizing states, but for stations there are many vagaries to weed out
Unique NBCU Facility Raises A Smart Bar for Innovation
Media giant hoping to jump-start advances in technology within new center’s media labs and virtual hallways
Breaking Barriers, Breaking Records
CBS local sites see new levels of activity in January as principals eye next phase
Editorial: Step Back, Please
Former FCC chairman Powell reflects on Timberlake/Jackson Super Bowl
Master of the ‘House’
Political animal and House of Cards showrunner Willimon backed into paradigm-shifting success
House May Take the Lead On STELA Legislation
Satellite television act could have better shot at movement if retrans is kept out of review
Market Eye: Tales From the Frozen Tundra
Green Bay-Appleton, Wis., temperatures may be negative, but the DMA’s business climate is positive
Weaker Ad Market Expected To Cut Into 4Q Earnings
Disney is the only TV company with brighter forecast
SEC Readying to Make A Run To Glory
Distribution battles await, but having ESPN as a partner gives conference’s new sports network a strong opening drive
Women Influence the Remote As Well As the Cash Register
Spending power of female television viewers extends to categories including autos and financial
‘Friends’ Cocreators Advice to ‘Big Bang’ Counterparts on Cast Negotiations: Stay Out of It
A decade after their hallmark comedy concluded, Kauffman and Crane weigh in on a range of topics and vow to never do a network sitcom again
Screens, Brands and Tweets Are the Talk of the Town
Conversations that set stage for the future are now the primary purpose of NATPE