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Facebook hits 1 million advertisers
No. 1 social networking site, with more than 1 billion users, notes the milestone as it begins to par down ad options

FX picks up Grammer and Lawrence comedy
They'll play lawyers who form a partnership in the comedy, which has been picked up for 10 episodes with an option for 90 more

Forecast: Solid UK ad spending growth
GroupM predicts a stronger year with ad dollars up 3.3 percent over last year, when it hosted the Olympics

Study: Rich people shop online more
Those who make at least $100K per year are 47 percent more like to buy off the internet

Globe will begin printing Herald daily
Two Boston newspapers will still compete but new deal ties their fortunes closer together

Thursday, June 20, 2013

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The coming fall season

Readers: Fox has the weakest schedule
The network has a lot of new shows on tap but the comedies appear weak and buyers worry about ratings for 'The X Factor,' which has never lived up to hype

Cable

Remembering James Gandolfini (Tony)
He left an indelible mark on television by giving life to all the quirks, neuroses and delicious deviousness of Tony Soprano. He died of a heart attack at 51.

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Sports TV

NBA Finals heading for a huge finale
Tuesday's pivotal game six draws fourth-best NBA rating ever on ABC as Miami Heat force a deciding game seven. That should be even bigger.

TV Reviews

‘Whodunnit?,’ notworthwatching
ABC show sets up a murder mystery in which contestants form alliances to solve the crime. Lots of tired reality gimmicks. No mystery here. DOA.

Magazines

So, what’s your take on magazines these days?
Are they sufficiently prepped for the digital age? Which category has weathered the transition the best? Will Newsweek still be around a few months from now?

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TV This Week

‘Hannibal,’ an acquired taste, perhaps
Low-rated NBC drama about Dr. Lecter, the genteelest of cannibals, nabbed a surprise renewal weeks after the network's upfront. It sees potential in the show.

Overnights

Strong finale for NBC’s ‘The Voice’
NBC singing show averages a 4.3 in adults 18-49, nearly even to last spring, with 15.3 million total viewers despite airing against a huge NBA Finals game on ABC

Media economy

This won’t be a great year for broadcast
New report predicts spending will fall 2 percent following a sluggish upfront. Blame the still-tottering economy and the infringement of cable and digital.

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Broadcast recap

Readers: CBS is the network to beat
Poised for a second straight victory among adults 18-49 with a schedule stacked with strong returning shows and one great new drama, 'Hostages' (charts)

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Cable recap

Daytime Emmys, down but not out
The program's a winner for HLN in its second year on cable, even though it sinks to its second-lowest viewership ever. It may never return to broadcast. (charts)

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Media by the numbers
This week’s cable ratings
This week’s broadcast ratings
This week’s top movies, songs and books
This week’s daypart ratings
This month’s new media traffic data
This week’s younger viewer ratings

Archives

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This week in out of home
Your client flying high in the sky
Reach affluent frequent flyers by putting ads on in-flight video, on top of tray tables, handing out samples or even giving the plane a custom paint job

What's new in alternative media

For dad, some free golf courtesy of Fox

‘Why yes, that is a gigantic Stewie’

Mountain men, meet New York City

In London, ads atop the taxicabs

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People

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Dan Abrams becomes ‘Nightline’ anchor

He will also serve as chief legal affairs anchor for ABC News, in addition to his regular legal segments on ‘Good Morning America’

Brian Powley rises to global president at iCrossing
Steven Berns becomes CFO at Tribune Co.
Terry Moran becomes chief foreign correspondent at ABC News
Ben Gerst becomes SVP of development at Fox Sports Digital
Ryan O’Hara becomes president of content at MSG
Nancy Cohen becomes SVP of ad sales at UP
TV writer Lisa de Moraes joins Deadline Hollywood
Alex Price rises to director of Southeast sales at MundoFox
Sue Renaldo becomes director of operations at Talent Partners
John Hurt joins FX drama pilot ‘The Strain’
Liv Tyler joins HBO’s ‘The Leftovers’
Fox News contributor Tobin Smith exits

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Features

TV Reviews

‘Whodunnit?,’ notworthwatching
ABC show sets up a murder mystery in which contestants form alliances to solve the crime. Lots of tired reality gimmicks. No mystery here. DOA.

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TV Reviews

‘Naked and Afraid,’ true adventure
Discovery reality series puts a couple through the ultimate test, surviving in a jungle by their wits and little else. The drama is quite real.

TV Reviews

‘Crossing Lines,’ solid if flawed copper
NBC procedural, set in Europe, tries too hard at some points, but that aside it's well acted and its plotlines are engaging and suspenseful

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In the Media Economy Newsletter.
Fox closes out upfront sales
A slow slog for the broadcast upfront
Another down year for movie advertising
Atlanta: TV’s up and radio’s booming
It’s a wrap: CBS closes upfront sales
Auto spending grows with surging sales
Finally some promising first quarter numbers
San Antonio: NBA team spurs spending
Oklahoma City: TV spending soars

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Yesterday's feature stories

Daytime Emmys, down but not out
‘Naked and Afraid,’ true adventure
For ‘Bash,’ a dose of ‘Melrose’ magic
‘The Voice’ bumps up in penultimate episode
This week’s cable ratings
This week’s broadcast ratings
Readers: A sunnier season for ABC
Red hot right now: Sports. All of ‘em.
Chicago: TV just as strong as last year
‘Crossing Lines,’ solid if flawed copper
‘The Voice,’ ending on an off note
ABC wins with game five of NBA finals
This week’s top movies, songs and books
Still a moderate outlook for ad spending

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