Broadcasting
News articles and original analysis on the broadcast television industry, including local television and broadcast networks.
Fox expands AI-powered linear TV ad buying with agencies
Fox says the platform has progressed from technical demonstrations to executing transactions for live advertising campaigns.
TEGNA names four execs to expanded ad sales leadership roles
The broadcaster said the new promotions were intended to strengthen its ad operations through tech, sales experience and new approaches.
EXECUTIVE MOVES
Amy DeGregorio promoted to EVP, Sales & Revenue at HMPG
DeGregorio will oversee revenue strategies across Hearst Media Production Group's TV programming, digital properties and branded content.
EXECUTIVE MOVES
Police investigate shootings outside Bakersfield TV station
Police in Southern California are investigating a pair of drive-by shootings that occurred outside a local television station within the past week.
Report: NASCAR mulls moving some events from TNT to CBS
TNT Sports currently holds rights to five NASCAR Cup Series races each summer — but moving some races to CBS could boost the visibility of the sport.
NAB urges FCC to ignore cable TV’s request to restore ownership cap
Ten state and regional cable and broadband trade associations want the FCC to put the decision on hold while courts review whether the agency has the authority to eliminate the cap.
Ben Frow stepping down as content chief at Skydance’s Channel 5
Ben Frow is stepping down from his role as Chief Content Officer for Skydance's public service broadcaster Channel 5.
EXECUTIVE MOVES
LTN integrates Sony’s Ci Media Cloud with linear TV playout platform
The integration allows broadcasters and other media organizations to access, preview and transfer content between the two platforms.
BBC accuses Afghan government of interrupting radio service
A Taliban official accused the BBC of violating unspecified laws; earlier this year, the outlet reported on famine and child trafficking in the country.
TEGNA reaches deal with Disney to keep ABC on some stations
The deal announced on Tuesday extends the company's existing relationships in markets like Sacramento, Dallas-Fort Worth, Austin and Louisville.
Judge won’t force Nexstar to release “efficiency” details in TEGNA antitrust case
A judge left open the possibility that plaintiffs in the antitrust case against Nexstar could seek the same information through expert testimony at trial.
NEW DETAILS
Fired WOOD-TV news directors win lawsuit against Nexstar
A jury upheld allegations of invasion of privacy, but rejected defamation claims made by Amy Fox and Stanton Tang over their 2023 firings from WOOD-TV.
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