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BFOA expands financial assistance to broadcasters with new hardship grants
The grants are intended for broadcasters on unpaid or reduced-pay leave and those facing extraordinary expenses involving family care, housing emergencies, relocation or theft.
Survey: Broadcast TV is critical lifeline during natural disasters
Local TV broadcasts was the most-important source of information before, during and after Hurricane Isaias, according to a new study.
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Local ABC News feeds to simulcast on audio platform TuneIn
Eight ABC-owned local TV channels are offering their newscasts through streaming audio platform TuneIn as part of an expanded deal with Disney.
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Antenna: NFL already fueling new streaming sign-ups
Peacock, Paramount Plus, ESPN and Fox One collectively reported a 11.2 percent increase in sign-ups during the start of football season.
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NAB says SiliconDust’s concerns about scheduled EAS test are overblown
The NAB said the upcoming emergency test is meant to gauge how encrypted TV stations deliver those alerts to viewers.
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NAB announces 2026 Marconi Radio Award winners at New York ceremony
The annual awards ceremony was held ahead of NAB Show New York, which opens Wednesday at the Javits Center.
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BeckTV, Beam Dynamics, Providius integrate broadcast tools
The integration combines BeckTV's BeckFlow documentation platform, Beam Dynamics' asset management software and Providius' network assurance tools.
The Weather Company unveils AI-based forecast product for local TV stations
The tool helps stations prepare weather stories for broadcast TV, streaming, websites, social media and mobile platforms.
Disney’s WPVI promotes Adam Joseph to Chief Meteorologist
Adam Joseph was named to the role at WPVI (Channel 6) this week, succeeding Cecily Tynan, who retired in August.
Atlanta Hawks games to stream on Prime Video, air on WANF-TV
Prime Video subscribers in Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee, South Carolina and Mississippi will receive the games at no additional cost.
Netflix sees revenue jump 12 percent in Q3; execs admit more work needed on engagement
Netflix said retention remained healthy across every region, with churn improving from a year earlier both globally and in the United States.
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Verizon Fios restores access to Starz after dispute
Verizon has inked a new deal with Starz to bring its cable multiplex back to its Fios TV service, the companies announced on Tuesday.