Broadcasting
News articles and original analysis on the broadcast television industry, including local television and broadcast networks.
Hearst promotes Kristin Kay to News Director at KCRA Sacramento
Hearst Television has promoted its newsroom leader in Pennsylvania to serve in the same role at its station in Sacramento, California.
NewsNation to simulcast Nexstar’s Michigan Senate debate
The debate will feature U.S. Senate nominees Congressman Mike Rogers, a Republican, and Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, a Democrat.
E. W. Scripps promotes Sean McGarvy to Head of News
McGarvy will oversee Scripps News and the editorial output of local Scripps-owned TV stations; he reports to Dean Littleton.
EXECUTIVE MOVES
FCC renews call for court to dismiss ABC lawsuit over license renewals
The agency, through the DOJ, said Disney attempted to "litigate by ambush" when it recently filed court briefs that contained new evidence.
FCC approves Stirk TV license transfers to Sinclair
The deal, valued at over $3 million, includes TV stations in South Carolina, Alabama and Nevada.
BBC to cut 110 jobs from tech group focused on iPlayer, BBC Sounds
The staffers will receive pink slips in the coming weeks; another 35 vacancies will go unfilled, the organization said.
Sinclair refreshes branding of former ABC affiliate KDNL
Sinclair, Inc. on Monday launched a new brand campaign and identity for its local television station in St. Louis, Missouri.
Detroit Pistons announce more broadcast partners for 2026-27 season
More than a half-dozen new broadcast TV partners will offer Detroit Pistons games on their stations this season.
FIRST ON THE DESK
TV networks resume White House pool coverage after access dispute
The dispute began after the White House barred CNN, MS NOW and POLITICO from covering Trump on White House grounds.
Weigel’s MeTV to mark “I Love Lucy” anniversary with marathon
MeTV will mark the 75th anniversary of “I Love Lucy” with a five-hour marathon in early October, the company said this week.
Football, Fox News dominate Nielsen’s most-recent measurement week
Football programming led Nielsen’s TV rankings during the most-recent measurement week; ESPN and Fox News dominated cable with its evening programs.
RATINGS
Kevin Kiley campaign demands TV station remove political ad
The ad spot, produced by a pro-science political action committee, claims President Trump has endorsed Kevin Kiley, who is running to keep his Congressional seat.