Defamation case against Nexstar to move forward, judge says
The federal judge overseeing the case against the broadcaster said the former news managers have “cleared the plausibility hurdle.”
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A Conversation With: Kirby Grines, CEO, 43Twenty & Publisher, The Streaming Wars
Kirby Grines is the total package: A cool, charismatic and confident thought-leader who understands the business of streaming TV because he helped create it.
WADL owner Kevin Adell to retire, lists all businesses for sale
Exclusive: Months after Mission Broadcasting announced it would not proceed with the purchase of WADL-TV, Detroit media mogul Kevin Adell says he is selling all of his business-related assets and plans to retire.
Tablo to allow offline access to broadcast TV on 4th-gen DVRs
The update follows a prolonged server outage on Sunday that affected users of the 4th-generation Tablo DVR at a time when many were trying to watch football on CBS and Fox.
DirecTV taps Steamboat Willie in new ad campaign on Disney dispute
DirecTV has tapped a former Disney character to draw attention to its ongoing carriage dispute with the Walt Disney Company.
Broadcast TV outperformed streaming during 2024 Summer Olympic Games
While Peacock was seen as the big innovator of the 2024 Summer Games, ratings data showed most Americans preferred watching on free broadcast TV over streaming platforms.
Scripps COO Lisa Knutson to depart company
The E. W. Scripps Company is eliminating its Chief Operating Officer role, a move that will see the departure of current COO Lisa Knutson, The Desk has confirmed.
Scripps Sports to debut new TV studio, set next week
Scripps Sports will broadcast from a dedicated studio with a brand-new set, starting in mid-August.
NBA identified as victim of alleged criminal hacking scheme
The NBA has been identified as an apparent victim of a criminal hacking scheme, one that is connected to the theft and distribution of raw Fox News video files.
Bob Gold hires Eric Becker to run streaming-focused PR unit
The formation of the streaming media and pay TV communications unit will give those clients a dedicated team to work with on brand messaging and corporate communications.