Ad Demand Drives First Quarter Net Income Hike at AMC Networks
AMC Networks saw net income increase significantly in the first quarter due in arge part d to ad demand at its flagship cabler.
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Upfronts: 'Breaking Bad' Fans to Get 'After-Show' on AMC
As dozens of networks try to lure ad dollars to a bevy of new and renewed shows, AMC is testing another method: drawing attention to its burgeoning slate of "after-shows." The network best known for a…
TV Upfront: Big Nets' Pricing Strength Seen Under Pressure
As the big English-language TV networks contend with sliding ratings and the lack of a big freshman hit among rookie programs, predictions call for them to win smaller price hikes in this year's…
'Suits,' 'WWE Raw' Help USA Lead Cable Network Ratings
It didn't feature any dynastic ducks, big bangs or ravenous zombies, but USA emerged the most popular cable network in primetime for the first quarter. In a three-month period that saw AMC's "The Walk…
Advertisers Embrace Gory Shows Like 'Walking Dead'
Advertisers try to harness the audience reach of gory dramas such as "The Walking Dead" while striving to keep their brand images clean.
Peacock Perks Up, But CBS Has It for the Week
With "The Voice" going strong on two nights and "Revolution" looking solid in its return, the Peacock was rolling early. But as the rest of the week illustrated, the net still has much work to do to…
Final Hours of 'Walking Dead,' 'Bible' Combine for 24.5 million
It was a whopper of a night for cable on Sunday as AMC's “The Walking Dead” broke more records with its third-season finale, and History capped its miniseries “The Bible” with boffo numbers of its own…
AMC Promises 'Something More' As More Cablers Aim for Broader Viewership
AMC has a new story to tell - and it's eliminating the word "story" from its promotional efforts to do so. After using the tagline, "Story Matters Here" since 2009 to highlight its much-lauded move in…
Hoops Help CBS Top Rivals on a Big Night for Cable
CBS emerged the winner among the broadcast networks on Sunday, riding a college basketball overrun and “60 Minutes” to victory in key demos on a night that figured to produce some strong ratings for s…
Review: “Bloody Sunday: 'Walking Dead' Turns to Next Chapter, and 'The Bible's'…
Note: The following post contains SPOILERS about “The Walking Dead” season finale. If it spoils “The Bible” for you, odds are you never read the book. What will almost certainly be the two most-watche…
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