Broadcasting
News articles and original analysis on the broadcast television industry, including local television and broadcast networks.
CBS adds new correspondents to “60 Minutes” ahead of fall premiere
Sebastian Junger, Gianna Toboni and CBS Senior Global Affairs Correspondent Trevor Phillips will serve as contributors.
CW Sports to stream live on ESPN App starting August 4
The launch will see the debut of "WWE NXT" from the CW Network on the ESPN app, with a two-hour program running that week.
Former FCC officials blast agency’s targeting of ABC
The group called the review unprecedented and accused the FCC of using its regulatory authority to pressure Disney and ABC over protected editorial decisions.
Sinclair names Gary Mertins, Sierra Horton as new station leaders
Local television broadcaster Sinclair, Inc. has appointed new leaders for station groups West Virginia and Georgia.
EXECUTIVE MOVES
MeTV reveals programming slate at San Diego Comic Con
The network previously confirmed plans to bring "The Wizard of Oz" back to broadcast TV in October; the announcement this week adds more details on that programming initiative and others.
OBS plans cloud-based, AI-ready broadcasts for 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles
Production plans include expanded use of first-person-view drones, point-of-view cameras, 360-degree replays, stroboscopic replays and microphones on officials and coaches.
ROAD TO #LA28
Egyptian court sentences StreamEast operators to prison for piracy
The operators received prison sentences of two years, plus a financial penalty amounting to over $100,000, according to ACE.
Executives depart Spanish Broadcasting System following bankruptcy
Two senior-level executives have departed Spanish Broadcasting System (SBS) as the radio broadcaster continues to work throuhg its Chapter 11 bankruptcy case.
Nielsen to stop measuring Puerto Rico TV, radio stations in December
Nielsen will discontinue television and radio audience measurement in Puerto Rico in December, according to a report published on Monday.
Former Nexstar news director defends colleague who wrote controversial Pride Month memo
The ex-news director, Ted Linn, said former WOOD-TV News Director Amy Fox was following Nexstar's editorial policies when she penned a controversial memo on Pride Month coverage.
FIRST ON THE DESK
Nexstar activates NextGen TV signals in Cleveland market
The market's CW Network station is serving as the "lighthouse" for other major network affiliates.
NEXTGEN TV
Sources: ABC affiliation shuffle in St. Louis part of pending station swap between Gray, Sinclair
The move will see KMOV offer ABC programming on a digital sub-channel; it isn't clear what Sinclair will put on its channel when the change occurs in September.