Syndicators are getting ready to roll out the stunt programming for a rare March sweeps ratings period, and stations are struggling to figure out what to do with what promises to be difficult-to-analyze data. Usually held in February, the spring sweep was moved back a month to accommodate the original...
CBS Television Distribution’s “Wheel of Fortune” and “Jeopardy!” have stood the test of time for nearly a quarter of a century, enduring as kings of the syndicated game show genre. With “Fortune” hitting its 26th season, and “Jeopardy!” in its 25th, TelevisionWeek reporter Andrew Krukowski interviewed...
Despite the current economic downturn, the Consumer Electronics Show kicking off in Las Vegas this week is projecting that attendance in the entertainment category will hold steady with last year. Overall, the Consumer Electronics Association expects about 130,000 attendees for the annual tech-centric...
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For some, the true benchmark of celebrity is becoming a clue on “Jeopardy!” Entering its 25th season, the CBS Television Distribution game show is capitalizing on its cultural capital with a new series of promotions from marketing firm DG Entertainment. “Jeopardy’s” new series of ads, entitled “My Proudest...