Article by Joe Mandese.

Source: Media Daily News.

A CRITICAL DEBATE ABOUT HOW to best measure the audiences of online media outlets - the ad industry's traditional panel-based methods, or newer census-based approaches - will ultimately determine the future of television ratings, and the TV advertising marketplace. That's what some of the online industry's leading researchers suggested to a packed audience during a day-long forum on audience measurement hosted by the Interactive Advertising Bureau in New York.

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Posted by Robert Seidman.

Source: TV By the Numbers.

The November sweeps are officially over and the repeats rained down on us, but we better get used to it!  CBS won the night both in viewers and the 18-49 demographic and although NBC was #4 in viewers, it captured second in the demo.   ER even captured a demo win in the 10pm slot.

Article by Niki Finke.

Soource: Deadline Hollywood Daily.

I was told last night by a top Hollywood CEO that the moguls had decided to allow AMPTP to put on the negotiating table; a sweetened deal at Talks Day #4 today. The producers are trying to put something on the table tomorrow [Thursday] that will jaw this loose. It will include streaming and EST [electronic sell-through] and all the rest, the source said specifically.

The problem is I can't confirm yet that the AMPTP has indeed ;bettered its offer today. But this is the sweetened proposal everyone has been talking about since before this new round of talks resumed.

Posted by Kystorms.

Source: Jericho~On~CBS.

My dearest friends, my co~warriors you made this blogger very Proud. I find words hard to post right now, but know that as I watched the interview done on the Pentagon Channel I can not contain my heart in my chest.

Each one of you , every one of you who helped us to make this DVD for the Troops effort a success are angels. Please watch this interview and know that you will all remain in my heart for the rest of my life. You have given this mother of two who serve such blessings. Ahma, you did an awesome job in the interview, and you have my thanks.

Posted by Niki finke.

Source: Deadline Hollywood Daily.

There's little more to say about Wednesday's talks other than that, unfortunately. "This is not heading in the right direction," a mogul quoted his labor exec as saying to him yesterday. Another source told me, "It's stalemated. Nothing's getting achieved."

Posted by Robert Seidman.

Source: TV By the Numbers.

CBS narrowly won total viewers, but ABC dominated the 18-49 demo with very impressive results for Shrek the Halls and the animated holiday classic, How the Grinch Stole Christmas.  Notably, The CW took second in the 8pm hour in the 18-49 demo with  America’s Next Top Model. CBS did well with Criminal Minds and CSI:NY while NBC’s Bionic Woman fades into oblivion.

Article by Billy Watkins.

Source: Clarionledger.com.

Game shows. Reruns. Healthy helpings of news programs such as Dateline, Primetime and 48 Hours.

That soon could be the bulk of the evening television lineup should the Writers Guild of America's strike continue much longer, say local TV executives.

Article by Michael Schneider.

Source: Variety.

NBC will go heavy on reality immediately after the New Year.

Article by Niki Finke.

Source: Deadline Hollywood Daily.

I'm told WGA negotiators are still waiting for the other "half" of the AMPTP's New Media proposals (the half that presumably contains the terms on ESTs, electronic sell-throughs) which agent Bryan Lourd said should be in their hands by Tuesday if not before. Then the writers will make a counter-offer to producers on Tuesday. Here's the WGA West and East email to members critical of today's AMPTP offers:

Article by Amy Vernon.

Source: Remote Access.

While a lot has been said about the potential benefits to Jericho should the writer’s strike drag on (given that the seven episodes for Season 2 already are in the can, it’s strike-proof), I’ve been remiss in blogging on how Jericho cast, crew and, naturally, fans, have been supporting the writer’s strike.

Posted by GMMR TV News.

Source: Give Me My Remote.

No new news as of yet on the WGA strike talks. There’s a media blackout but I keep checking DeadlineHollywood.com about every ten minutes or so, so if there is any news I’ll be sure to let you all know.

In the meantime, kudos to JERICHO fans for putting together this brilliant and very professional video in support of the WGA. Impressive.

Article by Paul J. Gough.

Source: Hollywood Reporter.

A survey of media execs predicts that broadband will continue to make significant inroads in the next five years but that the majority of eyeballs (and money) will remain on traditional TV.

The "Digital Video Barometer" survey of more than 270 industry executives find that 90% believe that Internet distribution will account for at least 40% of all video content by 2012. Twenty-three percent believe the Internet will account for 60% of content while 9% think that the Internet will have 80% of video share.

Posted by Robert Seidman.

Source: TV By the Numbers.

Indy racecar ace Helio Castroneves beat down Marie Osmond and Spice Girl, Mel B. to win the two hour Dancing with the Stars finale.  The ratings were ginormous, and as a bonus I’ve included the half-hour breakout as well as the aggregate total.

A couple of other notes: nice to see A Charlie Brown Christmas which is almost as old as I am still has some juice and won the 18-49 demographic for the 8p-9p hour.  Even with the huge ratings for DWTS, my favorite show on broadcast television, House, won the 18-49 demo for the 9p-10p hour.  CBS struggles for viewers in the 18-49 demo on this final Tuesday of the November sweeps, and CBS newcomer Cane is gasping for air. 

Article by Terocious.

Source: Jericho Junction.

Debby from South Carolina did some real detective work. She was scouting about to see whether threads in folders other than general comment’s had come un-stickied and she stumble upon a secret door.

Article by Cynthia Littleton and Michael Schneider.

Source: Wall Street Journal.

Horror writers exorcise their right to strike outside the WB gates Tuesday.

Leave it to showbiz types to turn picket lines into street theater -- and quite the social scene.

After nearly a month of being idled by the Writers Guild of America's strike, scribes have unsurprisingly extended their natural creativity and conviviality to what is normally a most somber illustration of a labor-management crisis.

Posted by Robert Seidman.

Source. TV By the Numbers.

ABC took the night in viewers, but tied with CBS in the 18-49 demo. NBC on the strength of an improving Heroes as it heads towards its mid-season (now perhaps full season) finale and an improving (and renewed) Chuck performed nicely in the demo as well. Samantha Who? moving up 1/2 hour to 9pm held her own, although losing ~3 million viewers from the previous week in the 9:30 slot still fared far better than ABC newcomers Notes from the Underbelly and October Road. ABC made up for this with a season high in viewers for Dancing with the Stars.

Any of you network wonks, please feel free to chime in on this topic: why do you hold so steadfastly to giving a rat’s behind about “lead-in”? With soooo many shows either losing ~50% of their lead-in or bulding on the lead-in by ~50%, uh…what difference does it really make? Enlighten me!

Article by Terocious.

Source: Jericho Junction.

An inappropriate connection is the answer. In a group it is important to remember that what is relevant to one may not be relevant to another.

I have a deep and ongoing appreciation for religion but I do not think a forum about a television show is the place to discuss or practice it.

Posted by Niki Finke.

Source: Deadline Hollywood Daily.

As the WGA strike begins its 4th week, I've been told positive news about today's resumption of contract talks between the writers and the producers. So positive, in fact, that I'm almost fearful to post it. But here goes: a very reliable source tells me that there appears to be a deal seemingly in place between both sides

Posted on JerichoNet by N2N2.

Source: Trading Markets.

TV Guide announced today the winners in 18 categories for its inaugural Online Video Awards, which recognize the best and most innovative professional video programming being created for the Web.

Jericho was nominated in two categories, but did not win.

Posted by Robert Seidman.

Source: TV By the Numbers.

CBS made out on about an hour long football overrun pushing back 60 Minutes an hour, but that didn’t stop NBC from taking the night with the highest-rated Sunday Night Football game (Eagles vs. Patriots) of the year. Surprisingly, the game was very close - the Las Vegas line favored the Patriots by more than three touchdowns!  The Housewives still held their own.

Article by Niki Finke.

Source: Deadline Hllywood Daily.

I am thrilled to give you a report on how today's much-anticipated resumed contract talks went between the writers and the producers. And they went well, according to my sources. "It was very productive, very level-headed, and it seemed as though the producers came ready to bargain," an insider told me tonight. "Reasonableness ruled the day."

In fact, the AMPTP reps for the studios and networks showed up to the first day's negotiating session since the WGA strike began November 5th with what was described to me as "a very comprehensive proposal which laid out to all the entire roadmap to the deal. Over the course of the session, the producers addressed every single issue, and the writers listened and kept getting up to caucus."

Posted by Robert Seidman.

Source: TV By the Numbers.

The Big 12 matchup between #2 Kansas and #4 Missouri worked out well not only for Missouri, but ABC too.  

Article by Cynthia Littleton.

Source: Variety.

As the WGA strike begins its fourth week, the outcome of Hollywood's first significant labor crisis in 20 years is anything but certain.

But one aspect of the walkout that is clear is that the scribes are, thus far, winning their case in the court of public opinion -- even as many biz insiders predict the strike will ultimately be settled in a way that favors the major studios, according to a survey of nearly 1,000 Variety subscribers conducted by Frank N. Magid Associates.

Article by Kystorms.

Source: Jericho~On~CBS.

And there is a really nice photo of our Jeff climbing a mountain of Nuts on the cover. The article discusses UPS role in a businesses ability to deal with holiday shipping. It is very interesting to read about how the holiday shipping is handled by UPS, I always liked using them and thought they ran a great business, now I can see why.


Copy of Nuts OnLine Article:

Posted by Jericho Saved.

Source: Arabelle's Alley.

"So, if, as the networks claim, downloading and streaming episodes online amounts to promotional activity (which is why they're saying they shouldn't have to give the writers a percentage of the profits), then:

1) it shouldn't be illegal to download from free sources (because it's just a commercial, after all),

2) why are they being paid by advertisers to air their ads during streaming episodes, and

3) we who have paid to download episodes legally should demand a refund. No one should have to pay to download a commercial."