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The Digital Transition Is The HD Transition
As Bristol gets set to launch ESPNU HD, ESPN's HD guru Bryan Burns reflects on the state of HD, the digital transition and his favorite non-ESPN show in HD.... Read entire article
26 Aug 2008 | 9:00 pm PDT
26 Aug 2008 | 9:00 pm PDT
Revving Replays: DVR Use Continues Upward Trending
Growth in DVR usage for cable shows has been so brisk that the trend warrants a closer look.... Read entire article
21 Aug 2008 | 9:00 pm PDT
21 Aug 2008 | 9:00 pm PDT
The CableFAX Show: A Very Brady Transition
Mike and Seth mull cable's "pleasurable" treatment by... Read entire article
11 Aug 2008 | 9:00 pm PDT
11 Aug 2008 | 9:00 pm PDT
Storage Is King
The battle for supremacy among content providers is coming down to video storage and retrieval.... Read entire article
7 Aug 2008 | 9:00 pm PDT
7 Aug 2008 | 9:00 pm PDT
New in CableFAX Content Business
Analysis of a potential Rainbow spinoff; a look at IAB 's new online ad-sales... Read entire article
5 Aug 2008 | 9:00 pm PDT
5 Aug 2008 | 9:00 pm PDT
McCarthy, WWE Smack Autism
McCarthy gunning for Autism in tag team with WWE. ... Read entire article
30 Jul 2008 | 9:00 pm PDT
30 Jul 2008 | 9:00 pm PDT
Discovery in Hollywood
CableFAX editor Seth Arenstein chatted with a quartet of Discovery Networks Presidents/GMs in Hollywood and asked them about upcoming shows on their slates and the health of linear television.... Read entire article
29 Jul 2008 | 9:00 pm PDT
29 Jul 2008 | 9:00 pm PDT
A Short Note From Our Editor
Seth Arenstein lays out the details about our upcoming awards issues.... Read entire article
28 Jul 2008 | 9:00 pm PDT
28 Jul 2008 | 9:00 pm PDT
O'Neill To Head TLC, Shapiro-Mathes Out
Planet Green Chief to Head TLC... Read entire article
24 Jul 2008 | 9:00 pm PDT
24 Jul 2008 | 9:00 pm PDT
By the Numbers: 2008 Top Ops Edition
A sometimes irreverent but highly relevant look at digits of interest to cable operators and others.... Read entire article
23 Jul 2008 | 9:00 pm PDT
23 Jul 2008 | 9:00 pm PDT
Dish: TV Stations Seeking 200% Fee Hike
Washington—Dish Network, the satellite TV provider, is telling the Federal Communications Commission that large cash demands by TV stations could lead to carriage disputes early next year on the eve of the transition to all-digital broadcasting. Read entire article
27 Aug 2008 | 3:47 pm PDT
27 Aug 2008 | 3:47 pm PDT
All News Nets Rise With Hillary’s DNC Speech
Their views and positioning of the proceedings aside, all of the cable and broadcast news networks posted gains Tuesday night over their viewership totals from the first night of the Democratic National Convention. Read entire article
27 Aug 2008 | 3:10 pm PDT
27 Aug 2008 | 3:10 pm PDT
Weather Channel, Cox’s Douglas Honored By CTHRA
The Weather Channel and Cox Communications human relations executive Mae Douglas will both receive awards this year from the CTHRA. Read entire article
27 Aug 2008 | 2:55 pm PDT
27 Aug 2008 | 2:55 pm PDT
Comcast Preps TiVo Marketing Launch
Comcast, after expanding the availability of its TiVo service in its New England market with limited trials to customers in Connecticut, plans to “light up” a full marketing campaign around TiVo in September and is preparing rollouts in additional markets before the end of the year. Read entire article
27 Aug 2008 | 12:39 pm PDT
27 Aug 2008 | 12:39 pm PDT
Another Washington Community Approves FiOS Franchise
The Snohomish County Council Wednesday became the 10th local government in the Evergreen State to approve a video franchise for Verizon’s FiOS, joining the likes of Lynwood, Wash. and Everett, Wash. in greenlighting the fiber-optic TV service. Read entire article
27 Aug 2008 | 12:30 pm PDT
27 Aug 2008 | 12:30 pm PDT
ESPN2 Revs Up NHRA Coverage
ESPN2 and ESPN2 HD this weekend will serve up 10 hours of drag racing action from the NHRA’s Mac Tools U.S. Nationals in Indianapolis, network officials said Wednesday. Read entire article
27 Aug 2008 | 11:54 am PDT
27 Aug 2008 | 11:54 am PDT
Charter Nears BTN Deal
Charter became the latest cable operator to move toward a carriage agreement with the Big Ten Network, announcing this morning that it has reached an agreement in principle to carry the sports service on expanded basic. Read entire article
27 Aug 2008 | 11:45 am PDT
27 Aug 2008 | 11:45 am PDT
BET Sets Up ‘One Mic Stand’
Promising an eclectic mix of fresh and veteran comedians, BET will premiere Comic View: One Mic Stand on Tuesday, Sept. 2 at 10 p.m. ET. Read entire article
27 Aug 2008 | 11:13 am PDT
27 Aug 2008 | 11:13 am PDT
Knotted Atop Primetime Ratings
Buoyed by a Cheetah Girls telefilm sequel, Disney Channel tied USA Network at the top of the Nielsen household rating race last week. Read entire article
27 Aug 2008 | 10:49 am PDT
27 Aug 2008 | 10:49 am PDT
TV One Talks With Hillary At Convention
TV One will include an interview with Hillary Clinton during its coverage of the Democratic National Convention from Denver Wednesday night. Read entire article
27 Aug 2008 | 10:19 am PDT
27 Aug 2008 | 10:19 am PDT
Sci Fi Promotes Online Execs
Sci Fi Channel Wednesday announced the promotions of Matthew Chiavelli and Marlon Jackson to vice president of broadband/mobile and production, respectively, for its SciFi.com Web site. Read entire article
27 Aug 2008 | 9:44 am PDT
27 Aug 2008 | 9:44 am PDT
Comcast Adds Another Retail Partner
Comcast is expanding its retail presence, signing a deal with hhgregg, a regional consumer electronics specialty retailer, to add digital cable, high-definition programming services, high-speed Internet and digital voice services to its in-store product mix. Read entire article
27 Aug 2008 | 9:14 am PDT
27 Aug 2008 | 9:14 am PDT
‘Dead Man’ Biking On Spike TV
Motorcycling icon Jesse James will star in a new original series on Spike TV in February where he’ll take turns performing a variety of “death-defying” physical challenges each week, network officials said Wednesday. Read entire article
27 Aug 2008 | 8:52 am PDT
27 Aug 2008 | 8:52 am PDT
TNT Inks Sponsorship Trio For New Bochco Series
Focus Features, Nissan and Quiznos have signed deals with TNT for customized promotions that will support Steven Bochco’s new legal drama Raising the Bar. Read entire article
27 Aug 2008 | 7:30 am PDT
27 Aug 2008 | 7:30 am PDT
Lifetime Clicks With Online Purchase
Making its first acquisition in the digital space, Lifetime Networks has purchased ParentsClick Network, Inc., a company that has developed an online community around Web sites targeting active parenting groups. Read entire article
27 Aug 2008 | 6:42 am PDT
27 Aug 2008 | 6:42 am PDT
TiVo Set To Record Mag Critics' Picks
TiVo, in another attempt to set its digital video recorder apart from cable and satellite DVRs, has struck a deal with Time Inc.’s Entertainment Weekly to let TiVo users automatically record the magazine’s TV critics recommendations. Read entire article
27 Aug 2008 | 6:40 am PDT
27 Aug 2008 | 6:40 am PDT
MASN Airs New Carriage Dispute With Comcast
Washington -- The Mid-Atlantic Sports Network is asking the Federal Communications Commission to force Comcast Corp. to launch the regional sports network on cable systems in Harrisburg, Pa. and Roanoke and Lynchburg, Va. Read entire article
26 Aug 2008 | 6:43 pm PDT
26 Aug 2008 | 6:43 pm PDT
Investors Blast ShopNBC For Slumping Sales, Exec Firings
ValueVision Media, parent of ShopNBC, came under fire from angry investors Monday for the company’s declining sales and the recent firing of four top executives, including CEO Rene Aiu. Read entire article
26 Aug 2008 | 3:06 pm PDT
26 Aug 2008 | 3:06 pm PDT
NBCU Rings Up Strong Final Tallies From Beijing
The Olympic flame has been doused and the youth of the world won’t unite again until 2010 in Vancouver, but NBC Universal provided strong Nielsen memories from its coverage of the Summer Games from Beijing. Read entire article
26 Aug 2008 | 2:27 pm PDT
26 Aug 2008 | 2:27 pm PDT
TLC Names Daniels SVP of Production and Development
TLC Tuesday named Nancy Daniels as its new senior vice president of production and development where she’ll help oversee the strategic planning and execution of the network’s programming lineup. Read entire article
26 Aug 2008 | 2:23 pm PDT
26 Aug 2008 | 2:23 pm PDT