Television
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Versant acquires Free TV Networks for broadcast, FAST businesses
Comcast's spin-out business Versant has acquired Free TV Networks as it plots a push into broadcasting and the development of a FAST service.
Scott Mills departing Paramount’s BET Media after two decades
BET Media Group President and CEO Scott Mills is stepping down from the role after more than two decades with the company.
C-SPAN draws politically-diverse audience, study finds
C-SPAN attracts a politically-diverse audience among its 90 million viewers and web users, according to new research.
Voice of America moves forward with bureau, shortwave radio closures
USAGM plans to close several overseas news bureaus despite multiple legal challenges to its downsizing effort.
FCC seeks public comment on Nexstar-TEGNA merger
The FCC has started a pleading cycle that seeks public comment on Nexstar Media Group's $6 billion acquisition of peer broadcaster TEGNA.
DIRECTV offers free movie networks, Spotify Premium during holidays
DIRECTV is offering new and existing customers a number of perks and freebies during the holiday season.
Fox News promotes Aishah Hasnie to Anchor and White House correspondent
Fox News Media has promoted Aishah Hasnie to serve as the network’s newest anchor and White House correspondent, the company said on Tuesday. As part of her new role, Hasnie will launch a Saturday news program airing from 12 to ... Read more
Ex-Paramount streaming exec Jeff Shultz named CEO of Radial Entertainment
Oaktree Capital Management has appointed streaming industry veteran Jeff Shultz to serve as the Chief Executive Officer of its global media venture Radial Entertainment, the company announced on Tuesday.
ATVA: FCC lacks authority to eliminate national ownership cap
The American Television Alliance says the FCC lacks the authority to lift or eliminate the broadcast TV ownership cap because certain rules were codified by Congress in 2004.
Ampere: Older streamers watching more social influencer content
Half of internet users aged 55 to 64 now watch influencer content weekly, driving an 18 percent rise in overall viewing since early 2020.
Broadcasters Foundation seeks donations to help TV, radio colleagues during crisis
The BFOA is soliciting donations to assist radio and TV professionals during Giving Tuesday.
Shannon Ryan joins Spectrum News from KTRK Houston
Shannon Ryan is departing the ABC-owned station in Houston for a new Congressional reporting role at Spectrum News.