Mergers helped local stations stave off coronavirus business woes, report says
Consolidation coupled with a focus on re-transmission agreements have helped local stations weather the economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Viewpoint: Will movie theaters survive the coronavirus pandemic?
Movie theaters are on life support. How will the film industry adapt?
KQED lays off coronavirus reporters, other staff due to sponsorship decline
KQED has laid off 20 employees as the broadcaster struggles to raise much-needed sponsorship revenue during the coronavirus pandemic.
HBO options yet-to-be-written coronavirus book for drama series
AT&T’s premium movie network HBO has optioned rights that could lead to the development of a coronavirus-inspired dramatic series.
Staff at Nexstar stations in Fresno concerned about coronavirus exposure
Employees at two Nexstar television outlets in California have approached station management in recent days with concerns about a possible mass exposure to the novel coronavirus COVID-19.
Sinclair tells employees not to travel to Iran during coronavirus outbreak
Sinclair Broadcasting has encouraged employees not to travel to Iran over concerns about the coronavirus, according to a memo.
Former NBC general counsel in quarantine after coronavirus diagnosis
Rick Cotton, a former executive with Comcast’s NBCUniversal, is in quarantine this week after being diagnosed with the novel coronavirus COVID-19.
Jeopardy!, Wheel of Fortune to tape without audiences over coronavirus concerns
The game shows will tape without studio audiences due to concerns about mass gatherings during an outbreak of coronavirus.
Twitter temporarily closes Seattle office over coronavirus fear
Twitter has temporarily closed its Seattle office after an employee was told by a medical professional they may have coronavirus.
SiriusXM launches medical advice channel focused on coronavirus
Satellite and streaming radio company SiriusXM has launched a 24-hour medical advice channel dedicated to answering listener questions about the coronavirus outbreak.
Nexstar Media executive says coronavirus could be good for business
The head of the largest owner of local television stations in the country says a viral outbreak of coronavirus in the United States could provide a boon for stations and advertisers.
TV station employees sent home over coronavirus concerns
Several employees at TV stations in Chicago and Seattle have self-quarantined after coming into contact with people who may have contracted the coronavirus.