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Sinclair names Kevin Beard as GM of Cedar Rapids CBS affiliate
Kevin Beard has been appointed to the role of Vice President and General Manager of Sinclair's CBS and Fox affiliates in Cedar Rapids.
EXECUTIVE MOVES
TEGNA hires Patrick Paolini to serve as CEO while legal battle over Nexstar deal continues
Paolini joins TEGNA and Nexstar from Fox Television Stations, where he served in various advertising and operational roles.
CBS reverses copyright crusade over Colbert’s guerilla public access appearance
Paramount says it will stop issuing copyright infringement notices against YouTube accounts that shared Stephen Colbert's public access appearance.
Cox Media to pay $880,000 to settle FTC probe over AI-powered targeted ad tool
Cox Media has agreed to settle a Federal Trade Commission probe over its marketing of AI-powered tools used to monitor conversations and deliver targeted ads.
Google says Chromecast support will continue after erroneous reports claim otherwise
Google will continue supporting its Chromecast devices with security updates, despite a support page indicating otherwise.
Judge postpones settlement conference in Nexstar defamation lawsuit
A federal judge postponed a pre-trial conference scheduled for mid-July after one of the parties suing Nexstar expressed a desire to go on vacation.
Fox News seeks appeal in Gavin Newsom defamation lawsuit
Attorneys for Fox News argues the case should be dismissed because Newsom has not met the “actual malice” standard required for public officials.
FIRST ON THE DESK
Former CBS-owned radio stations switch to ABC News Radio
Audacy has swapped CBS News Radio for hourly headlines delivered by ABC News Radio as the former network prepares to shut down this weekend.
FIRST ON THE DESK
AT&T sues California over landline phone mandate
AT&T has filed a federal lawsuit against California telecom regulators over the state's requirement to preserve landline phone access for its residents.
Bill forcing AM radio tuners in cars gets second wind
A bill that would force AM radio tuners in cars sold in the U.S. was revived this week after it was included in a broader transportation appropriations measure.
Omdia: Big Tech companies to dominate connected TV advertising market by 2030
CTV ad revenue revenue is on pace to nearly double over the next five years, with three tech companies expected to control half of the market by the end of the decade.
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Hearst promotes Andrea Stahlman to President, GM of WLKY Louisville
Hearst Television has promoted Andrea Stahlman to President and General Manager of WLKY-TV, elevating the long-time news executive to lead the company’s CBS affiliate in Louisville, Kentucky.