Advertising: Famous Faces Cross Over to Online Video

The online video industry is relying on TV, radio and movie stars to spice up its offerings.



Time Warner’s Profit Rises On Strength in Film Unit

The growth from movie and cable businesses helped fuel a 9 percent increase in revenue to $7.5 billion, from $6.9 billion during the same period a year ago.



Craig Ferguson to Leave CBS at End of Year

Mr. Ferguson, who was not chosen to succeed David Letterman on the “Late Show,” said he would step down as the host of the network’s 12:35 a.m. offering.



A Website’s Chief Plays Down China’s Curb on American Shows

The Sohu chief remained hopeful that an order to remove several shows was a one-time tactic, and not the start of a worrisome trend for video sites.

Seth Meyers to Host the Emmy Awards on NBC

Mr. Meyers will be the fourth host of “Late Night” on NBC to emcee the awards program.



Advertising: A Supplement Retailer Pumps Up Consumers

A new advertising campaign by GNC called “Beat average” plays to the unwillingness of many people to identify as below the median.



John Oliver Introduces ‘Last Week Tonight’ on HBO

On Sunday John Oliver, the “Daily Show” veteran, will launch “Last Week Tonight,” his new satirical news show on HBO.

Letterman Introduces His Successor on ‘Late Show’

Stephen Colbert, who will succeed Mr. Letterman next year on “Late Show With David Letterman,” appeared on the show Tuesday night and did not bring out his satirical character.



Hollywood Begs for a Tax Break in Some States, Including California

A battle for filmmaking tax credits has begun in several states — including in California, the home of Hollywood — and has led to cutbacks in others like Maryland.



Dierdorf, Ex-Wolverine, Joins Michigan Radio

Dan Dierdorf, 64, who played offensive tackle for Michigan under Bo Schembechler, announced his return to broadcasting with a three-year contract as the radio analyst for Wolverines football.

ABC’s Nightly News Scores a Rare Ratings Win Over NBC’s

“World News With Diane Sawyer” eked out a 12,000-viewer lead among viewers advertisers most value — the first such ratings victory since last July.



Campaign Spotlight: Mizuno Campaign Asks What Makes Sammy — and Everybody Else — Run

The campaign maintains that running can transform a person’s mood, body and outlook on life.



Colbert Will Host ‘Late Show,’ Playing Himself for a Change

Stephen Colbert became the immediate front-runner for the position both because of an increasing recognition of his talent and because he clearly wanted the job.



Colbert to Succeed Letterman on ‘Late Show’

Stephen Colbert will succeed David Letterman as host of “Late Show,” CBS’s flagship late-night franchise, when Mr. Letterman retires next year, the network announced Thursday.



Advertising: Masters Spots Will Tell IBM’s Story in a New Way

The company is teeing up about 50 commercials that will run just once during the tournament, aimed primarily at so-called C-suite executives.

Advertising: NBC Expects to Strike Gold in a Late-Night Renaissance Led by Fallon

Executives suggested they would seek healthy increases in advertising rates when the upfront market for the 2014-15 season begins.



‘Game of Thrones’ Settles Into Hit Status

The premiere Sunday night averaged 6.6 million viewers at 9 p.m., the largest audience for any show on HBO since the finale of “The Sopranos” in 2007.



TV Sports: With a Holler, Homers Make N.C.A.A. Broadcasts Fun

Alternative broadcasts of N.C.A.A. tournament games feature hometown announcers with a brash but entertaining subjectivity.

Young, Rich and Ruling Radio, Country Walks a Broader Line

The genre’s audience has grown stronger, wider and younger, and media companies have invested heavily in artists and radio stations with increasingly mainstream appeal.

    



For Letterman’s Job, Dueling 10-Best Lists

It is now officially the most coveted job in television: successor to David Letterman. Let the maneuvering begin.