News Brief
Quick stories from the technology, journalism and media industries, updated daily.
Kid Kelly to end radio program “Backtrax USA” after 34 years
Kelly announced the decision after the program spent recent months airing repeat episodes.
Sky Sports expands low-latency technology to all channels
Comcast first introduced its Real Time low-latency feeds over the summer during the World Cup; now, the tech is expanding to all Sky Sports-branded channels.
Scientology group buys TV station in Florida
The deal involves the acquisition of a broadcast TV station in the same area where the church has its international business headquarters.
Spectrum Business launches Cisco-powered networking service
The offering, called Managed Cisco Secure Networking, allows businesses to securely manage their online infrastructure.
Jaime Eskridge named General Manager of WLFI in Indiana
Gray Media has promoted Jaime Eskridge to lead its television station in Indiana, the broadcaster announced on Tuesday.
EXECUTIVE MOVES
Study: Price increases prompt Internet customers to switch providers
Customers who take advantage of low-priced offers from fixed-wireless providers often find connection issues and other problems.
DATA
Blockgraph, FreeWheel expand location-based TV ad targeting
The targeting capabilities are available through FreeWheel Buyer Cloud and Streaming Hub, including FreeWheel Marketplace.
NAB seeks nominations for broadcast technology awards
The recipients of those awards will be honored during its annual conference in Las Vegas next April.
Judge approves procedural delays in Nexstar-TEGNA merger challenge
On Friday, a federal judge said all sides involved in the antitrust case will have more time to exchange discovery evidence and prepare and submit expert reports.
FIRST ON THE DESK
Parks: Streamers value HDR content for premium viewing experiences
A report released this week said smart TVs are the primary streaming devices in 62 percent of U.S. internet households with a connected television device.
Local Fiber rebrands to BroadX, expands broadband distribution services
Local Fiber has changed its name to BroadX as it expands beyond Internet service availability tools to offer a broader platform for broadband sales, distribution and order management
Hearst green-lights second season of “Home for Good”
Season two will expand its focus beyond first responders to recognize teachers, mentors, volunteers and other community service workers; the show airs on ABC.