Broadcasting
News articles and original analysis on the broadcast television industry, including local television and broadcast networks.
Fox Television Stations promotes Matt McLaughlin to SVP, Ad Sales
McLaughlin will oversee all sales operations for more than two dozen Fox owned-and-operated TV stations, the broadcaster said on Tuesday.
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Sinclair’s One Media to host ATSC 3.0 event in Maryland
The annual symposium focuses on technological improvements and advancements in NextGen TV.
Akta launches cloud video platform on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure
The platform enables end-to-end video operations — ingest, routing, playout and distribution — within a single cloud-native environment.
TEGNA promotes Kurt Rao to EVP, Chief Technology Officer
Rao will oversee the company's digital product strategy and technology platforms, bringing together different internal teams with a goal of delivering across broadcast and digital platforms.
WABC anchor Bill Ritter steps away amid Alzheimer’s diagnosis
Ritter will remain at the station in another on-air capacity, and will file health-related news reports, including updates on his Alzheimer's progression.
Scripps assembles local, national coverage of America 250 events
The broadcaster is rolling out special coverage across its local TV station portfolio and digital networks like Scripps News throughout the summer.
Defamation lawsuit against Nexstar will continue, final settlement conference ends without deal
The lack of a settlement makes it all but certain that a jury will hear one or both defamation cases, which stems from a memo sent to newsroom employees in 2023.
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Gray Media forges advertising pact with Madhive
The agreement announced this week gives Gray Media access to Madhive's advertising platform and artificial intelligence (AI) tools.
Bipartisan bill introduced to thwart FCC censorship of free speech
The JAWBONE Act would allow American individuals and corporations sue federal officials and agencies when targeted for constitutionally-protected speech and expression.
Bango: Americans uncertain about World Cup streaming options
Sports fans in the U.S. are willing to purchase a new streaming app to watch live games from the FIFA World Cup tournament, but there is plenty of confusion about which apps to buy, according to data released by Bango.
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iHeartMedia’s corporate office in Texas listed for sale
The San Antonio office building that has served as iHeartMedia’s corporate headquarters for more than two decades has been listed for sale by its current owner.
NAB urges FCC to open AM radio band to more stations
The proposal would allow more broadcasters to apply for licenses in the extended AM radio ban, possibly supporting new community and foreign language outlets.
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