Look at your numbers over the past several years. Chances are your late news shares are down — in many markets, down double digits. Meanwhile people are watching television in huge numbers. Prime time has seen great numbers, cable is doing well, the Academy Awards were up, and then there’s Netflix, Hulu and the other [...]
There’s a new vibe in late night television with Jimmy Fallon at the helm of The Tonight Show. Unlike many changes, this one feels like the generational torch has been passed. Jay Leno rapping with Justin Timberlake? Not on your life. But all of the other trappings of late night TV are still there — [...]
We've mentioned it before, but in light of recent events, it bears repeating. We’re talking about the social media being posted by folks in your newsroom under your station brand. Insensitive posts are damaging. They reflect poorly upon your brand. Especially on twitter where the message is short… often too short. Stations want to use [...]
