Guest Q&A with Artie Bulgrin</h1> <article> <h1>Guest Q&A with Artie Bulgrin</h1> <p>Tue, 7 Jul 2009 0:00:00 EDT</p> CTAM Research Committee chair Charlene Weisler interviews Artie Bulgrin, SVP of Research and Analytics for ESPN. Artie’s background includes work with Nielsen Research and CAP Cities/ABC in National Television Sales.... </article> <article> <h1>TV Everywhere... Now It Gets Tough</h1> <p>Tue, 30 Jun 2009 0:00:00 EDT</p> Last week’s announcement by Comcast and Time Warner Cable that the two biggest MSOs would work together on an authentication could determine the fate of online video for everyone—at least when it comes to premium content. While it's smart to test the market and see what works, will cable be able to convince the public that TV Everywhere isn't just an attempt by big media to extend its content stranglehold? These two cable giants may want to move cautiously.... </article> <article> <h1>The Program Awards Finalists Revealed!</h1> <p>Mon, 29 Jun 2009 0:00:00 EDT</p> MIKE AND SETH REVEAL THE FINALISTS FOR THE 2009 PROGRAM AWARDS: That's right... Seth and Mike don their tuxes and join a who's-who of celebrity guests at the Kodak Theater in L.A. to announce the finalists for the entertainment industry's biggest awards show ever. Well, not really. But consider this video the collective fantasy of two very delusional editors.... </article> <article> <h1>The Price of Paying</h1> <p>Tue, 16 Jun 2009 0:00:00 EDT</p> It seems that a lot of people plan to start charging for Internet content that was once free. Newspapers are looking into micropayments of pennies to read particular articles. Hulu is contemplating charging fees for some of its highest value video content. And our old pal Barry Diller told attendees of Digital Hollywood’s “Advertising 2.0” conference last week that, well… advertising ain’t gonna carry all the freight: At some point, content owners will start charging for just about everything, and the public will—perhaps reluctantly at first—pay for it if they want to watch, read or listen to their favorite stuff. Meanwhile, cable operators and programmers are trying to figure out authentication, which promises to at least limit much online video content to only those who pay for cable. Seems like the online world is going to get a whole lot less free in the coming months and years.... </article> <article> <h1>Laugh It Up</h1> <p>Thu, 14 May 2009 0:00:00 EDT</p> With “Murphy Brown,” “Everybody Loves Raymond” and “Home Improvement” in the mix, is it any wonder that the 90s are considered the “golden age” of comedies? But it seems cable might be catching on to America’s desire to laugh. Anyone notice the increase in scripted cable comedy series?... </article> <article> <h1>The CableFAX Show: Still Rockin'</h1> <p>Wed, 6 May 2009 0:00:00 EDT</p> EXTENDED-BECAUSE-WE-FEEL-LIKE-IT EPISODE: Seth and Mike try to speak intelligently about important industry issues but soon take self-absorbtion to a new level as they break out the whiteboard, settle scores with rival scribes, shamelessly show video of themselves from Battle of the Bands and recklessly toss a massive tchochkte around the conference room. Would somebody please reign these guys in?... </article> <article> <h1>Toying with Content?</h1> <p>Tue, 5 May 2009 0:00:00 EDT</p> When Discovery announced that it was teaming with Hasbro on a new kids net (formed from Discovery Kids), it was only a matter of minutes before some began questioning the venture’s integrity.... </article> <article> <h1>Cable Eyes Online Video</h1> <p>Fri, 1 May 2009 0:00:00 EDT</p> As cable embraces the "anywhere, anytime, on any device" theme, new issues arise around media management.... </article> <article> <h1>Advanced Advertising</h1> <p>Wed, 1 Apr 2009 0:00:00 EDT</p> In its move toward advanced advertising, the cable industry looks to transition from slow traditional techniques and infrastructure to a speedier Web-inspired model.... </article> <article> <h1>Advertising Dance Card</h1> <p>Thu, 26 Mar 2009 0:00:00 EDT</p> With all eyes on the Sweet Sixteen, CBS is eyeing a pretty sweet advertising sweep. John Bogusz, CBS’ EVP of sports sales and marketing, and Steve Herbst, EVP/GM at CBS College Sports Network, tell Cathy Applefeld Olson where they got hit this year and which categories shine at the NCAA tournament's big dance.... </article> </main></body></html>