Paige Albiniak

Paige Albiniak

Contributing editor Paige Albiniak has been covering the business of television for more than 25 years. She is a longtime contributor to Next TV, Broadcasting + Cable and Multichannel News. She concurrently serves as editorial director for The Global Entertainment Marketing Academy of Arts & Sciences (G.E.M.A.). She has written for such publications as TVNewsCheck, The New York Post, Variety, CBS Watch and more. Albiniak was B+C’s Los Angeles bureau chief from September 2002 to 2004, and an associate editor covering Congress and lobbying for the magazine in Washington, D.C., from January 1997 - September 2002.

Latest articles by Paige Albiniak

Brunico Communications has picked up the assets of bankrupt NATPE.

Brunico Communications Acquires NATPE Assets in Bankruptcy Sale

By Paige Albiniak published

Producer says first NATPE-branded event under new owner would be in Budapest in June

Programming
'Live with Kelly and Ryan' was one of the few syndicated shows to improve as the World Cup aired on Fox.

Syndication Ratings: 'Live with Kelly and Ryan' Leads Talkers as World Cup Continues

By Paige Albiniak published

'Live with Kelly and Ryan' is only talk show in original production to gain in week ended December 11

Programming
Jennifer Hudson performed a song from Sister Act in costume during the show’s Halloween episode.

Fall Review: New Syndicated Shows Seem Ready to Stick

By Paige Albiniak published

Next year looks lean in terms of new program offerings

Distribution
Kelly Clarkson is joined by guest Dolly Parton on her eponymous NBCUniversal talker.

Syndication Ratings: 'Kelly Clarkson' Hits High Note

By Paige Albiniak last updated

'Kelly Clarkson' scores NBCU talker's best ratings since January in week ended December 4

Programming
The Lippin Group has promoted Pam Golum, Nazli Sinmo and Jennifer Price-Keith.

The Lippin Group Promotes Three to President

By Paige Albiniak published

The Lippin Group also elevates Nazli Simno to VP, business operations

Fates & Fortunes
'Tamron Hall,' hosted and executive produced by Hall, is now in its fourth season.

Syndication Ratings: 'Tamron Hall' Is Thankful for Thanksgiving Highs

By Paige Albiniak published

'Tamron Hall' is only syndicated show to hit season best in week ended November 27

Programming
Jeopardy's Tournament of Champions was held October 31 through November 21.

Syndication Ratings: 'Jeopardy' Leads Many Syndies in Hitting Season Highs

By Paige Albiniak last updated

'Jeopardy' was buoyed by Tournament of Champions, while less competition and daylight helped rest of pack in week ended November 20

Programming
'People Puzzler,' hosted and executive produced by Leah Remini, is coming to syndication in 2023.

TV Stations Can Solve Debmar-Mercury's ‘People Puzzler’ in 2023

By Paige Albiniak published

Off-Game Show Network’s ‘People Puzzler’ hosted, executive produced by Leah Remini

Programming
Jeopardy's Tournament of Champions was held October 31 through November 21.

Syndication Ratings: ‘Jeopardy!’ Jumps to Season High With Tournament of Champions

By Paige Albiniak published

‘Jeopardy’ improves 4% with semi-finals in week ended November 13

Programming
Jennifer Hudson talks to actress Kerry Washington on the set of her talk show.

Syndication Ratings: 'Jennifer Hudson' Ties Its Season High and 'Sherri'

By Paige Albiniak last updated

'Jennifer Hudson' improves 17% in week ended November 6.

Programming
Drew Barrymore on 'The Drew Barrymore Show'

'Drew Barrymore' Turns to Guest Hosts While Barrymore Has COVID

By Paige Albiniak last updated

'Drew Barrymore' to be hosted by Curtis '50 Cent' Jackson, Ross Mathews

Programming
'Jeopardy''s 'Second Chance Tournament' was hosted by Mayim Bialik.

Syndication Ratings: 'Jeopardy' Stays on Top With Second-Chance Tourney

By Paige Albiniak last updated

'Jeopardy' is game, syndie leader for seventh straight week.

Programming
'Kelly Clarkson' to remain in daytime through at least 2024-25 TV season.

'Kelly Clarkson' Renewed Through 2025

By Paige Albiniak last updated

'Kelly Clarkson' replaced 'Ellen DeGeneres' on NBC-owned stations in top markets this year.

Programming
CBS Media Ventures' 'Judge Judy' leads the courts even though it hasn't been in original production in two years.

Syndication Ratings: 'Judge Judy' Doesn't Even Need To Be in Production to Lead

By Paige Albiniak last updated

'Judge Judy' is top court show, while 'Jeopardy!' leads syndication and games in week ended October 23

Programming
'Live with Kelly and Ryan' host Kelly Ripa and guest host (and husband) Mark Consuelos with guest Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson.

Syndication Ratings: 'Live with Kelly and Ryan' Is Only Strip to Gain as Baseball Strikes Out Many Syndies

By Paige Albiniak last updated

'Live with Kelly and Ryan' also leads talkers among women 25-54 in week ended October 16

Programming
'Hot Bench''s panel of judges are Judge Rachel Juarez, Judge Michael Corriero and Judge Yodit Tewolde.

'Hot Bench' Adds Two New Judges

By Paige Albiniak last updated

Judges Yodit Tewolde, Rachel Juarez join CBS Media Ventures' syndicated court show

Programming
Rookie talker 'Jennifer Hudson' hosts TV's first Black paranormal investigation team, Ghost Brothers.

Syndication Ratings: Rookie Talkers Hold Their Own in Face of Hurricane Ian

By Paige Albiniak published

‘Sherri,’ ‘Jennifer Hudson’ and ‘Karamo’ are early into their debut seasons

Programming
Paul Schreiber has been promoted to president, North America, Carsey-Werner after 26 years with the company.

Paul Schreiber Promoted to President, North America at Carsey-Werner

By Paige Albiniak published

Schreiber was previously executive vice president at company

Programming
Sherri Shepherd stars in her own talk show produced and distributed by Debmar-Mercury.

Syndication Ratings: 'Sherri' Takes Early Rookie Lead

By Paige Albiniak last updated

'Sherri' outpaces 'Jennifer Hudson' in week two of TV season

Programming
'TMZ,' 'TMZ Live' air on the Fox Television Stations in major markets.

'TMZ,' 'TMZ Live' Renewed by Fox Television Stations

By Paige Albiniak published

TMZ was acquired by Fox from Warner Bros. last September

Programming
Jennifer Hudson and Sherri Shepherd are both starring in their own talk shows this fall.

Syndication Ratings: ‘Jennifer Hudson,’ ‘Sherri’ Hold Their Own in National Debut

By Paige Albiniak published

Newcomers tie at a 0.7 national household rating in first full week on the air

Programming
Jennifer Hudson and Sherri Shepherd are both starring in their own talk shows this fall.

Syndication Ratings: Jennifer Hudson, Sherri Shepherd Spend First Week in Dead Heat

By Paige Albiniak last updated

Jennifer Hudson, Sherri Shepherd both premiered on Monday, Sept. 12

Programming
Jennifer Hudson and Sherri Shepherd are both starring in their own talk shows this fall.

Syndication Ratings: 'Jennifer Hudson,' 'Sherri' Make Their Debuts

By Paige Albiniak last updated

'Jennifer Hudson' and 'Sherri', which air on Fox-owned stations in largest markets, run neck and neck on day one

Programming
'Family Feud' is distributed by Lionsgate's Debmar-Mercury and stars Steve Harvey.

Syndication Ratings: ‘Family Feud’ Prevails at Summer’s End

By Paige Albiniak published

‘Family Feud’ leads all of syndication by a full ratings point in the week ended August 28.

Programming
'S.W.A.T.,' starring Shemar Moore, is coming to TV stations for a second cycle in weekend syndication.

‘S.W.A.T.’ Coming to TV Stations for Second Cycle

By Paige Albiniak published

'S.W.A.T.' is being shopped by producer Sony Pictures Television for another two years in weekend syndication.

Programming
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