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Sinclair’s Harvey Arnold to receive Television Engineering Achievement Award
Sinclair's SVP of Engineering Harvey Arnold will receive the 2026 Television Engineering Achievement Award.
Philo rolls out cheaper TV plan without bundled content
Philo has restored a lower-priced plan that offers access to premium cable networks over streaming without the inclusion of bundled, network-backed streaming apps and content.
Hub: Sports fans still frustrated by broadcast, streaming TV deals
Fragmented media rights deals force viewers to navigate multiple apps and subscriptions to follow a single sport or team.
Hearst’s Pam Barber to retire from WMOR Tampa
Hearst television says Pam Barber will retire as the President and General Manager of its independent television station in the Tampa, Florida market.
EXECUTIVE MOVES
PlayStation gamers in U.K. could get payment following lawsuit
The lawsuit could affect 12.2 million PlayStation users, with potential damages of £2 billion ($2.6 billion).
NARB says T-Mobile should modify certain satellite coverage claims
Promotional spots imply that T-Mobile's wireless coverage is universal thanks to its satellite-based connectivity, which isn't available everywhere.
Media Rating Council questions Nielsen’s revised audience estimates
The watchdog reported a 10 percent decline in adults 25–54 impressions and raised concerns about panel representation and modeling accuracy.
CPJ: Israel kills most journalists in 2025, data reveals
More journalists were targeted and killed by Israel than any other country in the world last year, according to a report released by the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) in recent weeks.
Estrella TV sees strongest ratings in 5 years
MediaCo says its Spanish-language broadcast network Estrella TV experienced its strongest ratings in five years, based on Nielsen viewership data released this week. The network reported a 51 percent increase in its Monday through Sunday prime-time audience among adults 18–49 ... Read more
Report: The Trade Desk holds talks with OpenAI on advertising pact
The discussions follow a difficult year for The Trade Desk, whose stock had fallen roughly one-third amid slowing growth and rising competition.
Hearst Media Production Group President Frank Biancuzzo to retire
Frank Biancuzzo, the President of Hearst Media Production Group, will retire from the company in mid-2026, concluding a television career that spans more than four decades.
EXECUTIVE MOVES
Washington Post picks Veritone for content licensing, archiving
Executives said the agreement expands revenue opportunities while maintaining editorial oversight and brand protection for the Post.