The Business of Television : Syndication

Marketing Syndie’s ‘Office’

News — Sat, 30 May 2009 23:44:00 GMT

Affiliates airing NBC Universal’s “The Office” are rolling out the show’s syndication advertising campaign, ahead of the customary July pushes. NBC, without a new first-run program to advertise this year, is focusing its promotional energy on “The Office...(read more)

MyNet Announces Fall Lineup

News — Wed, 27 May 2009 20:39:45 GMT

“Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader,” “Deal or No Deal” and “The Unit” are rounding out MyNetworkTV’s fall 2009-10 schedule, the network announced today. MyNet, which is moving away from original programming and toward a “programming service model” next...(read more)

Syndie Viewership Declines as Summer Nears

News — Wed, 27 May 2009 20:25:32 GMT

Syndication ratings slid south as warmer weather pushed more people away from their televisions during the week ending May 17th. As the third full week of the May sweep, levels of persons using televisions dropped by an average of 167,000 viewers from...(read more)

‘Wendy Williams’ Hires Gabel, Bass as Producers

News — Tue, 26 May 2009 21:53:24 GMT

“The Wendy Williams Show” hired Jason Gabel and Suzanne Bass as supervising producers, while Deb Miller is returning as director of the talk series premiering in July. Mr. Gabel previously served as a senior producer on Warner Bros. Domestic Television...(read more)

Warner Bros.’ Bart to Oversee Operations at Debmar-Mercury

News — Tue, 26 May 2009 19:34:50 GMT

Lenny Bart, formerly of Warner Bros. Domestic Television Distribution, has joined Debmar-Mercury in the newly created post of executive vice president and general manager, the distribution company announced today. In this role, Mr. Bart will oversee all...(read more)

Twentieth Clears ‘Unit’ in 56% of U.S. for Fall 2010

News — Tue, 19 May 2009 23:03:54 GMT

Twentieth Television’s “The Unit,” formerly on CBS, is hitting broadcast syndication in fall 2010 and is currently cleared in 56% of the country, the distribution company announced today. “Unit” is cleared in the top 15 markets of the country, sold to...(read more)

‘Marie’ Set for Fall Daytime Syndie Bow in at Least 80% of U.S.

News — Fri, 15 May 2009 00:25:41 GMT

Program Partners’ “Marie,” a talk show hosted by Marie Osmond, is a go for daytime syndication for the fall and is currently cleared in 80% of the country, a syndication source familiar with the situation said. “Marie,” which announced clearances in New...(read more)

‘Children,’ ‘Lives,’ ‘Bold’ Vie for Drama Series Honors at Daytime Emmys

News — Thu, 14 May 2009 22:26:49 GMT

The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences today announced nominations for the 36th annual Daytime Entertainment Emmy Awards. The drama series nominees are “All My Children,” “Days of Our Lives” and “The Bold and the Beautiful.” “Cristina...(read more)

‘Bonnie Hunt’ Gets Kellison as Executive Producer

News — Mon, 11 May 2009 19:09:47 GMT

Daniel Kellison, co-creator of “The Man Show” and “Crank Yankers,” is stepping in as executive producer of Warner Bros. Domestic Television Distribution’s “The Bonnie Hunt Show” next season. Mr. Kellison also co-created and served as executive producer...(read more)

‘Beyond Twisted’ Takes Test Marketing to Next Level

News — Mon, 11 May 2009 04:20:00 GMT

With syndication challenged by the rough economy, distribution companies are looking beyond the current business model for ways to pare spending and make their product more affordable for stations. Larger distribution houses like Warner Bros. Domestic...(read more)

Moonves: NBC’s Leno Move Helps CBS

News — Fri, 08 May 2009 00:30:45 GMT

CBS CEO Les Moonves said that NBC’s decision to put Jay Leno on in prime time will help his company’s bottom line. “We were the No. 1 network at 10 o’clock last year,” Mr. Moonves told analysts and investors during CBS’ quarterly earnings conference call...(read more)

Tribune Stations Land Syndie ‘Entourage,’ ‘Enthusiasm’

News — Wed, 06 May 2009 18:42:10 GMT

HBO’s “Entourage” and “Curb Your Enthusiasm” will hit broadcast syndication on Tribune stations in fall 2010, Warner Bros. Domestic Television Distribution and HBO announced today. Tribune signed a three-year deal for “Curb” and “Entourage,” which covers...(read more)

AOL Saps Time Warner Q1 Earnings

News — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 14:58:59 GMT

Time Warner reported lower first-quarter earnings because of big losses at AOL, but said profits were up at what it called its “Content Group.” Net income was $661 million or 55 cents a share, down from $771 million or 64 cents a share a year ago. Revenues...(read more)

Gains Mark Pre-Sweep Syndie Week

News — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 20:30:32 GMT

A handful of shows, including CBS Television Distribution’s “The Doctors,” claimed moderate ratings increases as syndication headed toward the May sweeps period. For the week ending April 19, the final full week before May sweeps begin, shows in the top...(read more)

William Morris, Endeavor OK Merger

News — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 23:24:24 GMT

Two of the largest talent agencies in Hollywood, the William Morris Agency and Endeavor, are merging under one name, William Morris Endeavor Entertainment, the two organizations announced today. William Morris CEO Jim Wiatt will serve as chairman of the...(read more)