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NAB CEO says FCC should eliminate broadcast ownership caps
In a keynote address this week, Curtis LeGeyt suggested the broadcast industry can better serve communities if they are allowed to grow larger.
GumGum: Contextual ads valued over identity-based spots
A consumer survey found more TV viewers and streamers prefer and engage with contextual advertising at a higher level than identity-based spots and campaigns.
NTSB claims no records of shifting media policy
The NTSB said it could not locate records that explained a decision to force the news media to receive updates on two recent plane crashes exclusively through X.
Charter includes Spectrum Business subscribers in price guarantees, customer commitments
After rolling out flexible service packages with transparent pricing for its residential subscribers last year, Charter Communications is doing more of the same for its business customers.
Adrienne Roark to depart CBS for executive role at TEGNA
Adrienne Roark is leaving Paramount's CBS News & Stations to take a leading executive role at local TV broadcaster TEGNA.
Sinclair renews distribution deal with Nexstar for multicast networks
Comet, Charge!, TBD and The Nest are now available on leading Nexstar-owned or operated stations in key markets across the country.
OTTera, Blue Pictures launch AVAZ streaming channel
AVAZ will offer around-the-clock Nollywood TV shows and movies, spotlighting the best entertainment from Nigeria.
Netflix content officer expresses interest in Sunday football rights
A Netflix executive is hoping the company gets Sunday afternoon games from the NFL, but one of the company's co-CEOs says full season rights could be a complicated endeavor.
Hearst CEO: Cord-cutting eroding A+E Networks revenue
CEO Steve Swartz said television remains the biggest driver of consumer media revenue, but investments in A+E Networks and ESPN will continue to offset some revenue growth.
NBC hires Joel Davis to oversee Philadelphia TV stations
NBC Universal has hired Joel Davis to oversee its two television stations in Philadelphia, the company announced on Tuesday.
Nexstar hires Samantha Osborne Reynolds to oversee political ad sales
Nexstar has appointed industry sales veteran Samantha Osborne Reynolds to oversee the company's newly-formed political advertising sales unit
Dataxis: Ad-supported streaming plans taking off in Europe
More Europeans are streaming content with ads on services like Netflix, Disney Plus and Amazon's Prime Video, according to new research from Dataxis.