Broadcasting
The BBC's Panorama exposé on alleged race-fixing in the British horse racing industry has sparked widespread controversy, with many questioning the handling of the scandal by the Jockey Club. The investigation, which involved undercover reporters embedding themselves in the racing community, found evidence of institutional incompetence rather than
Broadcasting
As the Olympic Track & Field Trials approach, NBC is gearing up to cover the event, with a strong focus on the top stars competing in the 100 meters and 400 meters events. The network will feature a prime-time broadcast on Saturday at 8 p.m., anchored by Maurice Greene
Broadcasting
Paxson Communications Corporation has announced a Joint Sales Agreement with NBC in New York, which will provide sales and sales marketing for the New York PAX TV station. As part of this agreement, WNBC, NBC's New York station, will produce an original live local newscast, "NewsChannel4 on
National Football League
NFL Preseason Football on ABC dominated last week's network television ratings, but the CBS network took the overall lead for the week with a 6.4 rating and a 12 percent share in the Nielsen television ratings. The NFL, however, was not the only big winner, as several
National Football League
The National Football League (NFL) faces a perpetual challenge in maintaining its stronghold on network television viewership. Despite a $17.6 billion contract signed with ABC, CBS, Fox, and ESPN in January 1998 to broadcast games through 2005, the league's regular season ratings on broadcast networks have declined
Broadcasting industry
In a move that will shake the foundations of the media industry, Viacom has agreed to buy CBS Corp. in a deal worth $36 billion. The acquisition combines the strengths of both companies, bringing together Viacom's MTV, VH1, and Nickelodeon with CBS's legacy of news and
Broadcasting industry
Viacom Inc. is purchasing CBS Corp. in a record-breaking stock deal worth $34.45 billion, creating a major media and entertainment giant with a vast array of TV networks, movie studios, and cable channels. The merged company will keep the Viacom name, with Sumner Redstone as chairman and CEO, and
National Football League
The National Football League (NFL) has entered into record-breaking TV deals with CBS, Fox, ABC, and ESPN, worth $17.6 billion over five years. As a result, NBC is out, and CBS has obtained the AFC package for $500 million annually, a significant increase over NBC's break-even figure.
National Football League
As college football season kicks off, networks ABC and NBC are ready to battle for top ratings, with ABC boasting strong regional packages and NBC featuring Notre Dame hosting defending co-national champion Michigan. Meanwhile, CBS's revamped "NFL Today" pregame show is looking to reclaim its legacy,
National Football League
CBS Sports president Sean McManus has a daunting task ahead of him: re-establishing the network's glory in the ultra-competitive TV sports world while making financial ends meet. With a five-year, $4 billion dollar deal for the AFC, McManus must provide high-quality product while navigating the challenges of a
National Football League
CBS's restored energy and pride fuel the return of the NFL on the network, with a cast of familiar and new faces broadcasting 102 games over 17 weeks, beginning September 6. The relaunch aims to complement the network's existing programming with a blend of tradition and
Broadcasting
The television ratings for the ongoing Olympics are significantly lower than expected, forcing CBS to offer free advertising spots to its customers. The network initially guaranteed a 19 rating for the broadcasts but saw only a 16.5 average after the first week of the Games, which is 15 percent
