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Younger viewers watch less TV on TV

Feb 9, 2012
TV may still be the most popular pastime in America. But new media is making inroads with younger viewers, who tune in on laptops, phones and tablets.

Your television viewing choices

Jan 13, 2012
One word to describe the future of television: more. More everything. And that' s going to change the lives of those in the business of TV.

The future of TV from inside a teenage bedroom

Jan 12, 2012
As tech gurus gather at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, we're looking at the future of television. And where better to glimpse future viewing habits than inside a teenager's bedroom?

Advertising to a digital generation

Jan 12, 2012
Our "Future of TV" series continues with a look at how advertisers target youth through ever-changing mediums.

The Future of Television: The way we watch

Jan 10, 2012
As TVs get smarter and viewing goes mobile, there's a battle on to bring entertainment to every screen.

CES: It's all about your TV set

Jan 9, 2012
Reporting from the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, John Moe explains why the future of technology is in the big-screen TV.

For public good, not for profit.

Nickelodeon ratings plunge, hitting Viacom stocks

Dec 1, 2011
The children's channel has been on top for 16 years but has felt a sudden, unexpected drop in ratings in the last few months.

Mid-day Extra: The value of the laugh track

This season's fall TV lineup has seen a re-emergence of the laugh track. But do these sound effects really help ratings?

China bans primetime TV ads

Nov 29, 2011
The government in China has decided to ban all advertisements on primetime TV in the coming year, leaving foreign companies who have invested millions without an outlet.