Networks

DVR Ratings Bringing TV Networks Money

New York Times | BILL CARTER | Posted 11.01.2009 | Media


Against almost every expectation, nearly half of all people watching delayed shows are still slouching on their couches watching messages about movies...

On Health Care Reform, Networks Highlight Perceived Setbacks Far More Than Progress: Report

Media Matters | Posted 08.22.2009 | Politics


In their health care reform coverage, media have repeatedly given considerably more attention to perceived setbacks to progressive reform efforts than...

Walter Cronkite, 3 Mile Island & "Lamar's Folly" in the Climate Bill

Harvey Wasserman | Posted 08.21.2009 | Green


Harvey Wasserman

It is critical that calls start pouring into Congress. The nation -- the world -- cannot afford more Three Mile Islands, especially now that Walter Cronkite is no longer around to report on them.

Mexico Flu Epidemic a Bunch of Media Bunk

Diane Francis | Posted 05.29.2009 | Media


Diane Francis

Facts are that if there's a flu pandemic it's in the United States, not Mexico. Some 36,000 Americans died of influenza-induced illness in the last few years or 99 per day.

Network VP Dismisses Military Analysts Scandal: "Everyone Understands" Pentagon Spreads Propaganda

Think Progress | Posted 02.17.2009 | Media


Yesterday, the Department of Defense Inspector General released its report on the military analyst program first revealed by the New York Times last A...

Don't Turn Obama Into Blair

Indra Adnan | Posted 01.09.2009 | World


Indra Adnan

Too many people in the UK remember the hope and subsequent betrayal of New Labour's victory in 1997 when Tony Blair metamorphosed from Bambi to Terminator in his first term.

Friday Talking Points [56] -- Turkeys Everywhere!

Chris Weigant | Posted 12.22.2008 | Politics


Chris Weigant

While today is not officially Turkey Day, I will warn you in advance that it's going to be a theme running through today's column, like gravy through ...

How Goal Setting Can Enhance Self Awareness

Stephen C. Rose | Posted 10.26.2008 | Living


Stephen C. Rose

By Stephen C. Rose This is method of goal setting that draws on psychosynthesis, the ekistic grid, -- originally developed by the late Constantinos D...

ABC, CBS, Fox See Lowest Ratings In History During NBC's Olympics Reign

Hollywood Reporter | James Hibberd | Posted 09.20.2008 | Media


NBC is running out of ways to describe its stellar Olympics ratings. During last week's Summer Games coverage, the network enjoyed the most-watched w...