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Revry hires Steven Toomey to serve as Head of Finance
Toomey's newly-created role is intended to strengthen the company's financial operations as it explores various growth opportunities
Scripps names Madhavi Tadikonda as Director, Network Sales
The E. W. Scripps Company has hired Madhavi Tadikonda to serve as the broadcaster's new Director of Network Sales.
Congress to continue funding Voice of America, despite Trump’s wishes
The proposal faces legislative hurdles and a potential presidential veto as legal challenges against USAGM continue.
Sinclair consolidates local news operations in New England
Sinclair is consolidating the newsrooms of two New England stations into a single unit and rebranding its ABC affiliate as "Coastal ABC."
Proposed laws would strengthen media protections in California
The proposals target political retaliation, courtroom exclusions and rising violence against news organizations.
Nexstar DEI philosophy could complicate TEGNA deal at FCC
A high-level Nexstar executive confirms DEI elements remain part of its "corporate philosophy," creating a possible catch-22 at the FCC as it weighs the Nexstar-TEGNA deal.
EXCLUSIVE
Scott Warren to oversee local CBS stations in San Francisco, Sacramento
Warren will continue leading innovation efforts, including AR and VR studios, across Northern California CBS stations.
EXECUTIVE MOVES
Jimmy Zasowski promoted to President, Platform Distribution at Disney
The move comes as Disney navigates frequent distribution disputes and accelerates its direct-to-consumer strategy.
EXECUTIVE MOVES
“60 Minutes” loses 15 percent of audience after CECOT story scandal
The program failed to top 10 million viewers in early January, with sharp declines in the key A18-49 demographic.
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Index Exchange, Gracenote expand show-level transparency for ad buys
The capability uses Gracenote’s content ID graph to deliver program-level reporting and impression verification.
CES 2026
DIRECTV launches streaming solution for small businesses
Packages start at $40 per month for eligible businesses and include access to more than 140 free, ad-supported streaming channels.
DIRECTV expands out-of-home programmatic advertising
The network offers Live TV inventory across offices, retail, bars and restaurants, with hotels planned later this year.