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Upfronts Wrap: $9.2 Billion for the Big 5 Networks

June 9, 2011 By John Consoli 34 weeks ago

Broadcast TV ad sales spike 4.5 percent, with ABC reporting $2.4B in sales; NBC nets $1.7B; CBS $2.6; syndication also closes with $2.3B

Upfront Talks Wind Down: CBS Getting 13-14% Price Bumps on Its Ad Time (Updated)

June 7, 2011 By John Consoli 35 weeks ago

Broadcast TV's big ad-selling season set to close by the weekend; ABC can't beat the early 10-11% bargaining pattern set early on by Fox; CBS is having more success

CW Poised to Complete Upfront Sales, With 11% Increase; ABC, CBS Also Up

June 3, 2011 By John Consoli 35 weeks ago

The eye is seeing 14% increases; ABC is 11% over last year

Upfront Wrap-Up: What Media Buyers Think of the New Fall Shows

May 23, 2011 By John Consoli 37 weeks ago

Which shows have the best chance of succeeding? Which will bomb? We asked the folks who collectively have about $10 billion riding on the outcome

With Upfronts Over, Let the Haggling Commence!

May 20, 2011 By John Consoli 37 weeks ago

For second year, Fox is expected to be the first to wrap up its business

David Letterman Duets With Steve Martin for His Corporate Overlords

May 19, 2011 By Tim Kenneally 38 weeks ago

"Late Show" host belts out a tune in ill-fated video for CBS' advertisers upfront

CBS Upfront: Tassler Says 'Two Broke Girls' Is the Net's Best Testing Show Ever

May 18, 2011 By Tim Molloy 38 weeks ago

New series will lead into the revamped "Two and a Half Men" on Monday nights next fall

TBS, TNT Video Snafu Brings Unexpected Laughs

May 18, 2011 By Tim Molloy & John Sellers 38 weeks ago

Technical difficulties provide a humorous reminder that TV is still run by humans

The Sked: Sunday

May 14, 2011 By Mitch Metcalf 38 weeks ago

HOLLYBLOG: Gazing into my crystal ball, I pick the new shows, timeslot changes and ratings for Sunday nights

The Sked: Thursday

May 14, 2011 By Mitch Metcalf 38 weeks ago

HOLLYBLOG: Gazing into my crystal ball, I pick the new shows, timeslot changes and ratings for Thursday nights

The Sked: Friday

May 14, 2011 By Mitch Metcalf 38 weeks ago

HOLLYBLOG: Gazing into my crystal ball, I pick the new shows, timeslot changes and ratings for Friday nights

The Sked: Wednesday

May 14, 2011 By Mitch Metcalf 38 weeks ago

HOLLYBLOG: Gazing into my crystal ball, I pick the new shows, timeslot changes and ratings for Wednesday nights

The Sked: Tuesday

May 14, 2011 By Mitch Metcalf 38 weeks ago

HOLLYBLOG: Gazing into my crystal ball, I pick the new shows, timeslot changes and ratings for Tuesday nights

Upfronts Special: Former NBC Scheduling Chief Forecasts the Fall Season

May 14, 2011 By Mitch Metcalf 38 weeks ago

HOLLYBLOG: Gazing into my crystal ball, I pick the new shows, timeslot changes and ratings for the fall

Spanish-Language TV Networks Poised for Advertising Fiesta

May 12, 2011 By John Consoli 38 weeks ago

As Telemundo and Univision prepare to give their upfront presentations to advertisers, they expect to rake in about 20% more ad dollars than they did in 2010

NBC to Announce Schedule a Day Early

May 11, 2011 By Tim Molloy 39 weeks ago

Conference call will come a day before upfronts presentation

What Recession? Big 5 Broadcast Networks Set for Upfront Windfall

April 27, 2011 By John Consoli 41 weeks ago

Ratings are down about 10% for the major broadcast networks this season. But happily for them, the prices for their commercials will be up double-digits this spring

Mosko, Reilly Look at 'State of the Industry'

June 16, 2010 By Lisa Horowitz 1 year ago

With upfronts nearly wrapped up, TV Academy and HRTS partner for lunch panel taking pulse of the TV business

Déjà Vu With Kevin Reilly

May 25, 2010 By John Consoli 1 year ago

First "Glee's" Ryan Murphy, now Fox topper goes to two more old buddies for fall schedule

Upfronts Action Spills Over Onto the Party Scene

May 21, 2010 By Mikey Glazer 1 year ago

New shows celebrated in New York, while cancellations are overcome in Los Angeles

Ad Buyers Pick Fall's Winners & Losers

May 20, 2010 By John Consoli 1 year ago

5 they say will succeed, and 5 that will fail

Upfronts: Negotiations Could Be Quick -- Unless the Big 4 Get Greedy

May 20, 2010 By John Consoli 1 year ago

One thing buyers will not go for is if the networks insist on double-digit price increases

Ester Goldberg's Weekly 'Wrap': Twitter, Facebook and CNN

May 20, 2010 By Ester Goldberg 1 year ago

Catch up on all the top schmooze, as Ester gives her own outrageous take on the week

Ricky Martin's Indiscreet Tweet

May 20, 2010 By Hunter Walker 1 year ago

Scheduled to be the "top-secret" musical guest at Univision, Martin leaks his performance on Twitter

The CW Looks to Be a Player -- on TV and Online

May 20, 2010 By John Consoli 1 year ago

Targets one of TV's most viewed nights, Thursdays

The CW Shuffles Schedule, Adds 2 Newbies

May 20, 2010 By John Consoli 1 year ago

Moves shows, picks up "Nikita" and "Hellcats," but "Gossip Girl" stays right where it is

Univision Adds 20 Shows Across Networks, Websites

May 19, 2010 By John Consoli 1 year ago

Also plans interactive online novela with Mexican singing star Jenni Rivera

Notes From the Upfronts: Kroft on Conan, Shatner on Twitter, Harmon on 'L&O'

May 19, 2010 By Hunter Walker 1 year ago

Private moments with the stars at the CBS and Turner presentations

Take a Peek at the Networks' Fall Shows

May 19, 2010 By Wrap Staff 1 year ago

After a week of upfronts, the lineups are falling into place for the 2010-11 season

Conan Sings, Gets a Start Date; New Turner Series Announced

May 19, 2010 By Hunter Walker 1 year ago

O'Brien, whose TBS venture begins Nov. 8, warbles: "I just want to be on my own show again"

Analysis: CBS Goes on Attack Against NBC

May 19, 2010 By John Consoli 1 year ago

Moves “Survivor” and “Bang,” building a Thursday comedy block

CBS Shakes Up Fall Schedule

May 19, 2010 By John Consoli 1 year ago

"Big Bang Theory" moves from Monday to Thursday, "Survivor" to Wednesday, five shows added, seven canceled