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Bluesky CEO Jay Graber resigns; Toni Schneider steps in as interim CEO
Bluesky Social CEO Jay Graber is stepping down from the role, clearing the way for venture capitalist Toni Schneider to succeed in her place as the company charts its next phases of growth.
CWA to make five proposals to Nexstar shareholders
Measures include proxy access for board nominations, the ability for shareholders to call special meetings and limits on poison pill provisions.
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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
Nexstar launches “Invest in America” news series as company await approval for TEGNA deal
Nexstar has launched a nation-wide news initiative that spotlights economic development and infrastructure investments.
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).
Bill O’Reilly returns to Fox with new podcast “We’ll Do It Live”
Bill O’Reilly is launching a new interview podcast built around one of the most recognizable — and widely circulated — moments from his television career.
Live Nation settles with Justice Department over ticket marketplace dominance
The settlement still faces judicial review and opposition from several states that say it fails to address Live Nation’s alleged monopoly.
Parks: As broadband companies compete on service, customer satisfaction increases
Perception inside the home is becoming a key factor influencing customer satisfaction, retention and brand loyalty as competition grows in the broadband sector.
DATA
BeckTV to debut BeckFlow broadcast distribution platform
The system aims to reduce manual drafting and keep technical documentation synchronized with evolving broadcast infrastructure.
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.
Report: NBA considers streaming hub for local games
The NBA is exploring a centralized streaming package for locally televised games, holding talks with YouTube TV, Prime Video, ESPN and DAZN.