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WGN-TV producer detained by Border Patrol during operation in Chicago
A video producer for WGN-TV was detained by U.S. Border Patrol agents during an enforcement operation in Chicago on Friday.
S&P: Cord-cutting continues to impact TV retransmission fee revenue
Retransmission fees are expected to reach $7.4 billion by 2030, up nearly 2 percent from current rates, according to S&P Global Market Intelligence.
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DAZN gets overseas rights to Fox Sports college games
DAZN has inked an international distribution agreement with Fox Corporation's sports unit to distribute college games from the Big Ten Network and Fox Sports to fans outside the United States.
LG brings mental health podcast series to LG Channels platform
The series, hosted by sports journalist Taylor Rooks, examines the mental health challenges faced by student athletes.
Keagan Harsha named General Manager at KTVQ
The E.W. Scripps Company has appointed Keagan Harsha as General Manager and Senior Director of News at KTVQ, the CBS affiliate in Billings.
Brad Seitter to become CEO and President of TVB in January
Brad Seitter will become its next President and Chief Executive Officer of TVB in January, succeeding Steve Lanzano.
NAB CEO: Trump administration favorable to broadcasters
NAB CEO Curtis LeGeyt praised officials within the Trump administration for catering to the interests of radio and TV broadcasters.
Beasley Chief Financial Officer resigns before Q3 earnings report
Beasley Media Group Chief Financial Officer Lauren Burrows Coleman will depart the company later this month, less than a year after taking on the role.
Charter launches Spectrum App Store for TV, Internet customers
Charter Communications has rolled out its long-awaited app store for Spectrum TV and Spectrum Internet customers.
CW Network will simulcast upcoming NewsNation town hall
NewsNation will air a special live edition of “Cuomo” next week that features special guests Stephen A. Smith and Bill O’Reilly.
SiriusXM to relaunch Triumph as Megyn Kelly Channel
SiriusXM will relaunch its lifestyle and topical talk show channel Triumph as the Megyn Kelly Channel as part of a new multi-year deal with the former Fox News Channel personality.
Wall Street still bullish on broadcast TV industry, analyst says
Financial experts are still optimistic about the long-term health of the broadcast television industry, even as some of its key revenue streams are expected to taper off in the years ahead.
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