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Most NBA fans and analysts would agree that LeBron James is the best basketball player in the world. However, LeBron James’ salary of $16 million a year makes him only the 13th highest paid player in the league. Yes, LeBron James earns millions of dollars in endorsements. And yes, he is in the top 1% [...]
It’s no surprise to anyone who follows the NBA that most fans believe LeBron James and the Miami Heat will win this year’s NBA title. We asked 26 sports bloggers who they thought would win the NBA finals. 24 out of the 26 bloggers (92%) picked the Miami Heat to win the title. [...]
Long before KickStarter offered new hope to save our shows from extinction, fans had to get creative if they wanted to rescue beloved TV programs from the brink of cancellation. From letter writing campaigns to legumes, fans have tried just about every trick, gimmick, and threat to keep their favorite shows on the air. Sometimes [...]
For most consumers, the idea of upgrading their current television yields equal measures excitement and concern; a bigger, better TV sounds great, but many viewers worry about how to choose the best technology for their dollar. While the “best TV” ultimately comes down to personal preference over marketing specs, here are a few simple steps [...]
As you no doubt have heard, the age of the Samsung Galaxy S4 is upon us. It’s an impressive phone with great specs. But is it an iPhone killer? Well, maybe not; Apple’s dominance has never depended upon having the better product. But it could very well be a Universal Remote killer. You see, [...]
Although the economy seems sluggish, employment growth would be nonexistent without small businesses and startups. So what are the latest startup trends? Entertainment startups. Entertainment entrepreneurs from all over the world are hoping to develop the next big thing to help people discover, interact, and connect with their favorites in television, media, and film. Although [...]
“No, we don’t,” says co-creator Marta Kauffman and there won’t be one, either. Reports are unclear as to how the story actually started circulating, but earlier this month, the Web was ablaze with rumors of not only a Friends Reunion Show, but an entire new season of the series. There was even talk of a [...]
What is and isn’t moral has ebbed and flowed throughout history. Things that make us cringe today, or even write laws in an attempt to prohibit, weren’t always seen in such light. In the Wild West days, it was perfectly acceptable to shoot a man down simply because he lobbed an insult at you. In [...]
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Prime-Time Ratings See Boost With DVR Numbers: What That Means For Advertisers
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April 25, 2013
All television networks gauge their show’s popularity through a system of ratings. Prime-time ratings are important because advertisers pay a premium to buy time to pitch products during a show — you know, commercials. The United States uses a system founded by Arthur Nielsen, who began analyzing brand advertising first in radio and then in [...]
“Dexter, don’t crash your car, you have a body in there!” If you’re a fan of the Showtime hit Dexter, this sentence shouldn’t feel strange to you — after all, you’ve spent the last seven years rooting for a serial killer. You’ve probably also said things like: “Kill him already, Dexter! You’re going to get [...]
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