Bailout is Good Business for CNBC - Posted September 28, 2008
The NYTimes' Brian Stelter writes about how the economic crisis has been very, very good to CNBC. "The week of Sept. 14," Stelter writes, "was the highest-rated one in CNBC's 19-year history, with 502,000 viewers during the business day (counted as the 5 a.m. to 7 p.m. hours by CNBC). Last... [TVNewser]

Coverage Continues as Ike Loses Hurricane Status - Posted September 13, 2008
Earlier this afternoon, Hurricane Ike became Tropical Storm Ike, after nine days as a hurricane. The downgrade didn't change the possibility of more damage — or the continued wall-to-wall coverage on the cablers. The New York Times' Brian Stelter describes the technology changes that have come with weather coverage, comparing what is... [TVNewser]

Ike Coverage in High Gear - Posted September 12, 2008
We prematurely dubbed last weekend, "The Weekend of Ike," when it clearly is going to be this one. The cablers will be in wall-to-wall coverage overnight. All networks have Ike graphics taking up a portion of the screen, complete with the "Face Certain Death" warning in various chyrons:• Related: The New... [TVNewser]

The DNC & Cable (and Web) Gains - Posted August 28, 2008
TVDecoder's Brian Stelter crunched the numbers for the DNC and found "the audience for political coverage on cable news has nearly doubled since the last election, demonstrating the gradual shift in audience from broadcast to cable." CNN has been the big winner in both Total Viewers and the ad-friendly A25-54 demo in... [TVNewser]

The DNC & Cable (and Web) Gains - Posted August 28, 2008
TVDecoder's Brian Stelter crunched the numbers for the DNC and found "the audience for political coverage on cable news has nearly doubled since the last election, demonstrating the gradual shift in audience from broadcast to cable." CNN has been the big winner in both Total Viewers and the ad-friendly A25-54 demo in... [TVNewser]

CNN's Skycam Has Other Nets Up In Arms - Posted August 24, 2008
TVDecoder's Brian Stelter writes about CNN and its plans for a Skycam to be used at Invesco Field during Barack Obama's acceptance speech Thursday night. Stelter reports CNN spent "close to $100,000 to have it" The camera had originally been for use exclusively by CNN. "It's been something I've always wanted to... [TVNewser]

CNN's Skycam Has Other Nets Up In Arms - Posted August 24, 2008
TVDecoder's Brian Stelter writes about CNN and its plans for a Skycam to be used at Invesco Field during Barack Obama's acceptance speech Thursday night. Stelter reports CNN spent "close to $100,000 to have it" The camera had originally been for use exclusively by CNN. "It's been something I've always wanted to... [TVNewser]

Cable News Wars, Through an Advertisers Lens - Posted August 22, 2008
The New York Times' Brian Stelter takes a look at the advertising impact after, "MSNBC cemented its identity as a channel for a liberal audience." But Stelter found advertisers weren't looking at that angle. "So far, they say the partisanship of the programming matters less than the ratings the shows can generate,"... [TVNewser]

Networks Of Older Viewers Cover Young Voters - Posted August 17, 2008
The NYTimes' 20-something (and we're talking early 20-something) Brian Stelter writes about how the cable networks and broadcast news divisions are reaching out to younger voters this election year. On cable news, CNN promotes a "League of First Time Voters" and the Fox News Channel is covering what it calls the Y... [TVNewser]

Fireworks About the Fireworks - Posted August 11, 2008
The New York Times' Brian Stelter writes of "another consequence," of the tape delayed Opening Ceremony on NBC — awkward live shots. This morning on Squawk Box, co-anchor Carl Quintanilla joked with Joe Kernen and Becky Quick about Friday's show, "when bright fireworks were lighting up the sky behind the business news... [TVNewser]

Morning Reading List, 08.07.08 - Posted August 7, 2008
Good morning Washington. Got a blind item, interesting link, funny note, comment, birthday, anniversary or anything of the sort for Morning Reading List? Drop us a line or let us know in the tips box below. We've got your morning mix of media Muesli after the jump...... [FishBowlDC]

Kotb to Host Baby Borrowers Special - Posted July 30, 2008
NBC's summer series/teenager's worst nightmare, "The Baby Borrowers," has led to a town hall meeting produced by NBC News. The New York Times' Brian Stelter reports the one-hour special premieres August 6 at 9pm, and is co-hosted by Today's Hoda Kotb and TV personality Drew Pinsky. The show has drawn criticism from various... [TVNewser]

The Sincerest Form Of Flattery? - Posted July 25, 2008
Wait. This may be a first. Is the New York Times now picking up on stories first seen on a television news broadcast? For years TV News producers have been criticized for formulating stories for their broadcasts based on what's in that day's paper, on the local level and the national level.... [TVNewser]

NowPublic Releases Randomly Assembled New York 'MostPublic' List - Posted July 21, 2008
We love lists. Especially ones that sort of tell us what we already know, except they randomly switch it around just to keep it interesting? Make sure we're paying attention? It's not clear. Anyway, with that in mind, we bring you NowPublic's — the "world's largest participatory news... [FishBowlNY]

Hume To Step Down From "Special Report" After The Election - Posted July 15, 2008
From the New York Time's Brian Stelter: Brit Hume, the pre-eminent political anchor on the Fox News Channel, intends to step down from his nightly newscast after the presidential election, three people close to him said this week. Mr. Hume, 65, has expressed an interest in "reducing his role" but will likely... [FishBowlDC]

Brit Hume to Step Down As Fox News Anchor - Posted July 15, 2008
Breaking: TVDecoder reports Brit Hume, 65, will be stepping down as anchor of the network's 6pmET program Special Report after the election, but will remain with the network. TVDecoder's Brian Stelter talked with "three people close" to Hume and reports: Mr. Hume, 65, has expressed an interest in "reducing his role"... [TVNewser]

We Report (On Putnam County), You Decide - Posted July 14, 2008
FNC CEO Roger Ailes recently took a page from his boss Rupert Murdoch and bought a New York newspaper. Don't worry Posties — no competition here. The New York Times' Brian Stelter reports Ailes bought his local newspaper, the Putnam County News and Recorder, last month, and the paper announced the sale... [TVNewser]

Oh Boy, No George...or Ashlee on the Plaza - Posted July 3, 2008
TVDecoder's Brian Stelter gets the story behind two Today show concert series cancellations: Ashlee Simpson tomorrow and Boy George on Monday. Ms. Simpson was scheduled to perform on Friday. But, as any devotee of the gossip columns knows, the singer is pregnant. Apparently the singer decided the Today stage wasn't an appropriate... [TVNewser]

Oh Boy, No George...or Ashlee on the Plaza - Posted July 3, 2008
TVDecoder's Brian Stelter gets the story behind two Today show concert series cancellations: Ashlee Simpson tomorrow and Boy George on Monday. Ms. Simpson was scheduled to perform on Friday. But, as any devotee of the gossip columns knows, the singer is pregnant. Apparently the singer decided the Today stage wasn't an appropriate... [TVNewser]

Why Marash Left Al Jazeera - Posted March 27, 2008
Brian Stelter talks to him. "To put it bluntly, the channel that's on now -- while excellent, and I plan to be a lifetime viewer -- is not the channel that I signed up to do," Mr. Marash, a former "Nightline" correspondent, said in his first interview since his departure was reported... [FishBowlDC]

Morning Reading List, 03.25.08 - Posted March 25, 2008
Good morning Washington. It's Emily Lawrimore's birthday (Hat Tip: Playbook), the 2008 Dart Award Winners have been announced, Dana Priest and Anne Hull have won yet another award, yesterday was Monica Lewinsky's 34th birthday and on this day in 1634, the first colonists to Maryland found the settlement of St. Mary's... [FishBowlDC]

Morning Reading List, 03.11.08 - Posted March 11, 2008
Good morning Washington. Quickly navigate Morning Reading List: REVOLVING DOOR | NEWSPAPERS | TV | ONLINE MEDIA | MAGAZINES | JOBS Most of you did not watch the last episode of The Wire. REVOLVING DOOR Ben Goessling joined The Washington Times sports staff last weekend, joining Mark Zuckerman in Viera, Fla., where they will finish covering... [FishBowlDC]

Morning Reading List, 02.12.08 - Posted February 12, 2008
Good morning Washington. It's the birthday of Abe Lincoln and Sen. Arlen Specter. Quickly navigate Morning Reading List: REVOLVING DOOR | NEWSPAPERS | TV | ONLINE MEDIA | MAGAZINES | RADIO | BOOKS | JOBS It is close, but most of you think that MSNBC handled the Shuster/Pimp episode "Appropriately...he deserved what he got" REVOLVING... [FishBowlDC]

Kernis Going To CNN - Posted January 25, 2008
Brian Stelter (I know I've heard of him somewhere...) has the details. (earlier: "Kernis Leaves NPR")... [FishBowlDC]

Morning Reading List, 01.22.08 - Posted January 22, 2008
Good morning Washington. Eleven years ago today, the Senate confirmed Madeleine Albright as secretary of state. And it's Diane Lane's birthday! (Hat Tip: MicCheckRadio). See more after the jump.... [FishBowlDC]

Morning More Like Noon Reading List, 01.04.08 - Posted January 4, 2008
Good morning Washington. Quickly navigate Morning Reading List: REVOLVING DOOR | NEWSPAPERS | TV | ONLINE MEDIA | MAGAZINES | RADIO | JOBS We blame Iowa for the delay. REVOLVING DOOR Washington Post reported yesterday, "Discovery Communications will announce today that company veteran Mark Hollinger will be promoted to the newly created job of chief operating... [FishBowlDC]

Morning Reading List, 09.24.07 - Posted September 24, 2007
Good morning Washington. You think Dan Rather has totally lost it. An NBC release announced, "According to national Nielsen Media Research data, 'Meet the Press with Tim Russert' was the top-rated Sunday morning public affairs program, winning the week ending Sunday, September 16 in all categories across the country and in Washington, D.C."... [FishBowlDC]

Torch-Passing, TVNewser Style - Posted July 26, 2007
For a couple hours, the back room at Michael's was transformed into a television news executive bender, a happy hour in honor of our outgoing TVNewser, Brian Stelter [right], and incoming TVNewser, er, 'Newsers: Chris Ariens, Diane Clehane, Alissa Kinsky and Philadelphia Inquirer TV columnist and Katie Couric nemesis Gail Shister. Some... [FishBowlNY]

Morning Reading List, 07.23.07 - Posted July 23, 2007
Good morning Washington. This was a close race, with George Stephanopoulos and Wolf Blitzer running thisclose in Sunday Talk Show Host you'd most want to take home to mom. Sara A. Carter joins The Washington Times' National desk, covering the Pentagon. Carter is from the Inland Valley Daily Bulletin in California and was... [FishBowlDC]

Original TVNewser Bids Us Adieu - Posted July 20, 2007
Brian Stelter, TVNewser's obsessive wunderkind and recent collegiate grad, is heading to the New York Times. His 15,470th — and last — post, was filed earlier today: Today I'm publishing my last post on TVNewser, 15,470 entries and 1,297 days after launching CableNewser. It started as an anonymous project by a news... [FishBowlNY]

Times Steals Our TVNewser - Posted June 12, 2007
Well, score one for the Gray Lady. Brian Stelter, our TVNewser blog wunderkind, is leaving the friendly confines of the mediabistro.com server farm for the New York Times. Here's the Times memo: Colleagues, You read about him on the front page of The New York Times last November, in "The Kid With All the... [FishBowlNY]