tag:www.tvweek.com,2008://23 2008-07-22T19:00:03Z TelevisionWeek is teaming up with TV industry veteran Marianne Paskowski. The blog will give Marianne a forum to convey her deep knowledge of the industry and pass along some of the juicy morsels she's hearing on the grapevine. Marianne has covered the TV industry from the inside out and top to bottom, and TVWeek's readers are bound to benefit from her sharp eyes, ears and wit. TVWeek.com invites readers to jump online, chime in and pick Marianne's brain on the latest industry news. Movable Type 3.33 tag:www.tvweek.com,2008://23.41644 2008-07-22T18:55:59Z 2008-07-22T19:00:03Z

According to an Associated Press article today, 89% of the consumers who are exposed to some 20,000 TV screens at gas stations across the country say they are willing to buy the products being hawked. PumpTop TV, Gas Station TV...

Lisa Horowitz tvweek.com According to an Associated Press article today, 89% of the consumers who are exposed to some 20,000 TV screens at gas stations across the country say they are willing to buy the products being hawked. PumpTop TV, Gas Station TV... tag:www.tvweek.com,2008://23.41285 2008-07-15T18:42:14Z 2008-07-15T19:28:18Z

It’s been about a week since supposed Barack Obama supporter Jesse Jackson apologized on the Fox News Channel about earlier “crude” remarks he had made about the presidential contender. I have to ask, with friends like this who needs enemies?...

Lisa Horowitz tvweek.com It’s been about a week since supposed Barack Obama supporter Jesse Jackson apologized on the Fox News Channel about earlier “crude” remarks he had made about the presidential contender. I have to ask, with friends like this who needs enemies?... tag:www.tvweek.com,2008://23.31800 2008-07-10T19:24:29Z 2008-07-10T19:25:40Z

Here’s one for the books. E! News reports that former New York Gov. Eliot Spitzer’s call girl might land on cable with her own TV show about dating. Apparently call girl Ashley Dupre, according to published reports, is working on...

Vlada Gelman http://www.tvweek.com Here’s one for the books. E! News reports that former New York Gov. Eliot Spitzer’s call girl might land on cable with her own TV show about dating. Apparently call girl Ashley Dupre, according to published reports, is working on... tag:www.tvweek.com,2008://23.31513 2008-07-03T18:03:13Z 2008-07-03T18:03:56Z

Earlier this week several cast members from “Army Wives,” attended a red carpet event at the Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, D.C. They were there—joined by real army wives and military personnel—to screen the upcoming July 6 episode...

Vlada Gelman http://www.tvweek.com Earlier this week several cast members from “Army Wives,” attended a red carpet event at the Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, D.C. They were there—joined by real army wives and military personnel—to screen the upcoming July 6 episode... tag:www.tvweek.com,2008://23.31433 2008-07-01T20:04:50Z 2008-07-01T20:05:09Z

John Malone, Liberty Media’s 67-year-old CEO, made a rare appearance on CNBC to discuss the future of his hydra-headed empire. Any reporter who covers this company is always baffled by the more than half a dozen tracking stocks that comprise...

Lisa Horowitz tvweek.com John Malone, Liberty Media’s 67-year-old CEO, made a rare appearance on CNBC to discuss the future of his hydra-headed empire. Any reporter who covers this company is always baffled by the more than half a dozen tracking stocks that comprise... tag:www.tvweek.com,2008://23.31321 2008-06-27T18:18:03Z 2008-06-27T18:18:22Z

Just got off the phone with my friend Bobby, who dumped Cablevision’s triple play and signed up for Verizon’s FiOS bundle of services: digital video, phone and high-speed Internet access. Price was her driving motivator. Bobby was sick and tired...

Julieanne Smolinski tvweek.com Just got off the phone with my friend Bobby, who dumped Cablevision’s triple play and signed up for Verizon’s FiOS bundle of services: digital video, phone and high-speed Internet access. Price was her driving motivator. Bobby was sick and tired... tag:www.tvweek.com,2008://23.31229 2008-06-25T19:49:44Z 2008-06-25T20:55:41Z

Prevailing wisdom gleaned from past recessions would suggest it is, with a few caveats. During recessions, cable subscribers always trim the sails a little. They drop pricey premium services, only to restore them when the good times roll again. But...

Julieanne Smolinski tvweek.com Prevailing wisdom gleaned from past recessions would suggest it is, with a few caveats. During recessions, cable subscribers always trim the sails a little. They drop pricey premium services, only to restore them when the good times roll again. But... tag:www.tvweek.com,2008://23.31032 2008-06-20T18:52:54Z 2008-06-20T18:53:23Z

This week Oprah Winfrey and Discovery Communications announced that Robin Schwartz, a relative unknown quantity in cable programming circles, was named president of the Oprah Winfrey Network that debuts next year. But what’s more odd, is that Oprah didn’t name...

Julieanne Smolinski tvweek.com This week Oprah Winfrey and Discovery Communications announced that Robin Schwartz, a relative unknown quantity in cable programming circles, was named president of the Oprah Winfrey Network that debuts next year. But what’s more odd, is that Oprah didn’t name... tag:www.tvweek.com,2008://23.30898 2008-06-18T00:08:55Z 2008-06-18T00:09:20Z

Finally, a possible solution for blaring TV spots that send you scrambling to the remote to turn down the volume before deafness strikes. This week congresswoman Anna Eshoo, D-Calif., said she would introduce a bill pushing for the Federal Communications...

Julieanne Smolinski tvweek.com Finally, a possible solution for blaring TV spots that send you scrambling to the remote to turn down the volume before deafness strikes. This week congresswoman Anna Eshoo, D-Calif., said she would introduce a bill pushing for the Federal Communications... tag:www.tvweek.com,2008://23.30729 2008-06-13T19:04:29Z 2008-06-13T19:04:47Z

Reporters have long quibbled with Fox News Channel brass about its handle, “We Report, You Decide,” with the cable news suits always saying its coverage is not partisan. Oh yeah? Well, I’ve decided it is partisan, and it’s pro Republican....

Lisa Horowitz tvweek.com Reporters have long quibbled with Fox News Channel brass about its handle, “We Report, You Decide,” with the cable news suits always saying its coverage is not partisan. Oh yeah? Well, I’ve decided it is partisan, and it’s pro Republican.... tag:www.tvweek.com,2008://23.30610 2008-06-11T20:48:54Z 2008-06-11T20:49:15Z

Verizon’s FiOS service is set to launch in New York City this fall, and Time Warner Cable is making a smart move. It doesn’t sound like much on the surface, mainly a few new tech features, but—more important—letting its cable...

Julieanne Smolinski tvweek.com Verizon’s FiOS service is set to launch in New York City this fall, and Time Warner Cable is making a smart move. It doesn’t sound like much on the surface, mainly a few new tech features, but—more important—letting its cable... tag:www.tvweek.com,2008://23.30375 2008-06-05T18:38:49Z 2008-06-05T20:01:19Z

Presidential hopefuls John McCain and Barack Obama salute the U.S. troops abroad in spots airing during the season premiere of Lifetime’s wildly popular “Army Wives.” Each candidate taped a 30-second spot saluting the troops that will air within the wildly...

Julieanne Smolinski tvweek.com Presidential hopefuls John McCain and Barack Obama salute the U.S. troops abroad in spots airing during the season premiere of Lifetime’s wildly popular “Army Wives.” Each candidate taped a 30-second spot saluting the troops that will air within the wildly... tag:www.tvweek.com,2008://23.30282 2008-06-03T19:59:59Z 2008-06-03T20:00:21Z

Time Warner Cable confirmed to the Washington Post today that it is conducting a test in Beaumont, Texas, to measure cable users’ uploads and downloads of Internet data, and to charge more to those subscribers who are heavy Internet users...

Lisa Horowitz tvweek.com Time Warner Cable confirmed to the Washington Post today that it is conducting a test in Beaumont, Texas, to measure cable users’ uploads and downloads of Internet data, and to charge more to those subscribers who are heavy Internet users... tag:www.tvweek.com,2008://23.30166 2008-05-30T19:00:22Z 2008-05-30T19:29:28Z

TBS, the cable net that airs sanitized reruns of “Sex and the City,” has come up with a brilliant advertising option for Match.com and Revlon. Starting next week, a two- minute microseries called “Commuter Confidential” breaks, starring four young women...

Julieanne Smolinski tvweek.com TBS, the cable net that airs sanitized reruns of “Sex and the City,” has come up with a brilliant advertising option for Match.com and Revlon. Starting next week, a two- minute microseries called “Commuter Confidential” breaks, starring four young women... tag:www.tvweek.com,2008://23.30030 2008-05-28T20:00:17Z 2008-05-28T20:00:43Z

God I hope not, although a lot of folks are rooting that such a deal will happen. Now that Time Warner has spun off its cable systems, it has the deep pockets to go after the NBC Universal portfolio, which...

Lisa Horowitz tvweek.com God I hope not, although a lot of folks are rooting that such a deal will happen. Now that Time Warner has spun off its cable systems, it has the deep pockets to go after the NBC Universal portfolio, which...