A local media success story

By Geert De Lombaerde Posted on July 1, 2009 at 10:38 pm

Our brethren at MusicRow pass on some stats detailing the double-digit increases in of Country Music Television’s metrics.

Music video hours have also increased on the channel, with ratings up +17% versus the same quarter last year among total viewers, and up +14% among adults 18-49. In addition, video streams are up +23% for CMT.com for second quarter when compared to the same quarter last year.

permalink | Comment on this post

Tags: broadcasting, cable TV, Country Music Television, media, music business, Music Row, online media, online music, television stations  

CMT launching DISH performance series

By Geert De Lombaerde Posted on May 11, 2009 at 6:11 pm

The Nashville-based television network will produce six shows that will first air on DISH Network. The first of the monthly shows will air early next month.

A departure from the typical concert special, “Invitation Only” features country music’s biggest stars performing before a small studio audience in Nashville, taking questions from fans and delivering revealing and candid answers. Previous episodes on CMT have featured Keith Urban and Alan Jackson.

permalink | Comment on this post

Tags: broadcasting, cable TV, CMT, Country Music Television, Dish Network LLC, entertainment industry, music business, television stations