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In late-night TV showdown, what's a minute worth?
David Weinberg Jan 7, 2013
Half a billion dollars of advertising is at stake in what is now a three-way competition among Jay Leno, Dave Letterman and Jimmy Kimmel. One show's response to Kimmel's challenge: shave a minute off its start time.
The CALM Act: No more loud commercials
David Weinberg Dec 14, 2012
Advertisers who turned up the volume to catch the attention of television watchers finally annoyed enough people that Congress outlawed the ploy.
New York looks to reinvent city’s payphones
Stacey Vanek Smith Dec 6, 2012
In the cellphone era, what’s the value of a payphone? New York sees advertising and Internet hot spots as the future for its 11,000 payphones.
TVs and tablets: When one screen isn't enough
Queena Kim Nov 20, 2012
Marketers are turning to second screens like smartphones and tablets to peddle goods to TV viewers.
China's biggest tourist destination looking forward to conclusion of party congress
Rob Schmitz Nov 13, 2012
Closed tourist sites and enhanced security for China's historic leadership transition means less revenue for Beijing's thriving tourism industry.
The future of TV: A pay-per-network model?
Tess Vigeland Nov 9, 2012
Can you imagine a future where you pay only for the TV channels you actually watch?
Ghost hunters fuel year-round business
Stacey Vanek Smith Oct 31, 2012
Promoting the paranormal is turning into big business as reality ghost-hunting shows have consumers hungering for a paranormal experience of their own.
Nashville tries to capitalize on TV spotlight
Blake Farmer Oct 10, 2012
The new ABC drama "Nashville" is shot in and around the Tennessee city, and local tourism officials are basking in the TV spotlight.
Dry year boosts fall foliage
Shannon Mullen Oct 8, 2012
New England tourism could get a boost this fall foliage season because dry weather will mean brilliant reds and purples as leaves change color.
Can Ninja Turtles save Nickelodeon?
Adriene Hill Sep 28, 2012
The children's cable network needs some hero to save it from falling ratings, and it's betting on a new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. But how much of the '80s can you bring back?
