Broadcasting
News articles and original analysis on the broadcast television industry, including local television and broadcast networks.
BBC preparing TV, radio network closures as part of cost-cutting measure
The planned cuts are expected to include “audience-facing” closures as the broadcaster executes its strategy of deep, long-term expenditure reduction.
Nexstar to produce Iowa U.S. Senate debate, aired across multiple stations
The broadcast will originate from WHO-TV in Des Moines and air on partner stations owned by Allen Media, Hubbard Broadcasting, Gray Media and others.
News outlets sign letter opposing Trump ban on CNN, MS NOW, POLITICO
The letter, filed in court on Wednesday, says the ban issued by Trump against three news outlets violates the First Amendment.
Anita Helt named VP of Local Media for Scripps stations in western U.S.
Helt will oversee dozens of stations owned by Scripps across a number of western U.S. states, including Arizona, California, Texas and Utah.
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WXIN brings Ray Cortopassi back to Indianapolis as host of “Indy Now”
Cortopassi spent more than two decades reporting and anchoring in Indianapolis; he most-recently worked at WGN-TV in Chicago.
KPI: Political ad spending expected to hit $12 billion as midterm races heat up
Broadcast television remains the largest projected category at $4.88 billion for this year’s races, KPI said.
Sinclair to expand The National News Desk on local TV stations
Sinclair, Inc. is expanding the availability of its national news program "The National News Desk" on a handful of its stations across the country.
Paramount deemed too large to sue: States expected to settle lawsuit over WBD merger
The settlement does not require Paramount to sell major cable networks, but does require the company to commit to film releases and the installation of an independent oversight group for CBS News and CNN.
Cox Media Group to rebrand WRDQ as “Magic TV 27”
Cox Media is rebranding its independent station in Orlando around the local Magic basketball team.
KDKA-TV reporter Ross Guidotti retires after three-decade career
His assignments included major hurricanes, wildfires, the impeachment proceedings involving former President Bill Clinton and the Sago Mine disaster.
FAA warned of engine issue days before KNBC helicopter crash
The FAA said an incorrectly-installed engine flange on some Airbus AS350 helicopters could cause a helicopter pilot to lose control of the aircraft.
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Family of fallen KNBC-TV helicopter reporter warns of scams
The family of a helicopter reporter killed while on assignment this week is warning the public about online scams that are purporting to provide her relatives with financial assistance.
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