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Topic: History

A+E Networks Throws Elbows Upfront presentation features jabs at rival nets

A+E Networks owns History, A&E and Lifetime and clearly feels like it's about time it got some respect. At a blowout presentation at Lincoln Center in New York, the network's ad…

May 10 2012

Bang Bang Pow Pow: TBS Wins Quarterly Ratings Race 'The Big Bang Theory' is a cable game changer

Mad Men may be the ultimate critical darling and The Walking Dead a relentless devourer of GRPs, but the most transformative show on basic cable is actually a broadcast hand-me-down. According…

March 27 2012

Women With a View This April, Lifetime will rebrand with more original programming that stays true to its mission of embodying the female spirit

As a pioneer in understanding the importance of emotionally connecting to viewers, Lifetime was the first TV network to recognize the power of women, the complexity of their lives and…

February 27 2012

Data Points: Sandwich Hero Subway, which has expanded its menu of healthier fast food, was 2011's top brand, according to a YouGov survey

Across demographic segments, brand preferences often vary widely. Parents like budget-friendly brands like Subway and Target, while online/tech giants lead LGBT consumers’ list. Democrats are fans of PBS while Republicans prefer…

January 25 2012

History Goes Long With Super Bowl Buy Cable net to promote 'Swamp People' in big game

History is placing a big wager on the Super Bowl, plunking down millions for a 30-second spot in the NFL’s showcase game. The high-flying cable network will air a promo for…

January 19 2012

Gang-Tackling TV’s Ratings Roster Be it on broadcast or cable, football is the only game in town

Television is a football-delivery mechanism that occasionally transmits the odd episode of NCIS, so it should come as no surprise that National Football League and college games accounted for the…

December 29 2011

Bank Offers Brief History of Get-Rich-Quick Schemes Silly speculation is timeless, FirstBank reminds us

Colorado's FirstBank illustrates the foolhardiness of trying to get rich quick in this new campaign by ad shop TDA. A spot called "History Lessons" skewers quick-wealth schemes ranging from "Tulip…

August 25 2011

Rivals Have No Shot at Unseating USA This Season Comcast-NBCU net pounds out another summertime victory

Rival cable channels cannot conquer USA Network, they can only hope to contain it. With less than a week to go before the sun sets on another summer TV season, USA…

August 25 2011

TNT Keeps 'Franklin & Bash' on Retainer Lawyer show second summer effort to win renewal

TNT has re-upped the underwhelming freshman buddy dramedy Franklin & Bash for a second season, ordering up another run of 10 episodes. The series, which stars Mark-Paul Gosselaar and Breckin Meyer…

July 26 2011

Hoops Helps TNT to a Q2 Ratings Triumph Turner network holds off USA with key audiences

A record turnout for its coverage of the NBA Playoffs secured a big second-quarter ratings win for TNT, which held off rival USA Network across all the top TV demos. According…

June 28 2011

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