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Television
China bans primetime TV ads
by
Rob Schmitz
Nov 29, 2011
The government in China has decided to ban all advertisements on primetime TV in the coming year, leaving foreign companies who have invested millions without an outlet.
TV sales likely to drop this holiday season
Nov 25, 2011
Among the most discounted items this holiday season will be television sets, despite new technologies designed to increase demand.
Cancelled NBA season could mean TV ratings dip
by
Amy Scott
Nov 16, 2011
With the possibility of an NBA season looking increasingly grim, many television companies could soon feel the hurt, and need to find ways to fill the gap in their programming this winter.
CBS taps Charlie Rose, Gayle King for 'Early Show'
Nov 14, 2011
Rose, a long-time PBS figure, and King, best known for her Oprah connection, will become new regulars on the morning show, The New York Times reports
Not surprising: The Internet is hurting TV porn sales
by
Adriene Hill
Aug 5, 2011
Television companies are complaining they just can't sell porn like thy use to. Fans are headed to the web instead. Why pay for something you can...
Cable companies can't just dump your favorite channel
by
Adriene Hill
Aug 2, 2011
The Federal Communication Commission issued a new order that will keep channels on the air during contract fights between programmers and...
MID-DAY UPDATE: Oil prices concern consumers, HBO taps job-strapped market
Mar 3, 2011
Unrest in Libya continues, and as stranded workers wait to return to their countries, Britain and France have volunteered aircraft to evacuate...
For public good, not for profit.
TV's favorite commercial characters now available as action figures
Mar 3, 2011
G.I. Joe is SO 20 years ago. Who wants to play with a super hero action figure when you can play with one of TV's favorite commercial characters....
MID-DAY UPDATE: Violence escalates in Libya, concerns mount over rising oil prices
Feb 25, 2011
Violent protests continue today in Libya. After reports of mass killings of anti-government protesters, the United Nations top human rights office...
An American pastime v. twinkle toes
by
Kai Ryssdal
Nov 2, 2010
This final note today, which to be honest, does kind of have me scratching my head and wondering about the American television-watching public....