Television
News articles and original analysis on the television industry, including broadcasting, cable television, satellite television, streaming television, advertising, measurement and policy.
Video of Fox anchor Taryn Asher cursing out colleague surfaces after firing, lawsuit
The leaked video resurfaced after two publications, including Fox-owned TMZ, published clips of it this week.
NEW DETAILS
Disney, ABC sue FCC over probe that triggered license renewals
The FCC ordered early review of the stations’ broadcast licenses in April, years before they were set to expire; Disney says the move was retaliation over unfavorable programming.
NYSE warns Optimum of stock non-compliance
Optimum acknowledged receiving the letter last week, and said it will work to bring its per-share price into compliance to remain active on the NYSE.
Peacock launches membership program with Instacart Plus, NBC Shop perks
Peacock will offer a complementary subscription to Instacart Plus, discounts on NBCU Shop and Pizza Hut and other perks.
FIRST ON THE DESK
Antenna: Specialty subscription streaming services outpacing premium apps
Specialty services represented 13 percent of combined SVOD subscriptions, up from 12 percent two years ago.
DATA
Sinclair names Carol Kellum to role of MG in Omaha, Lincoln-Hastings
Kellum previously spent more than 19 years as General Manager of KTVO, serving Kirksville, Missouri and Ottumwa, Iowa.
EXECUTIVE MOVES
Hearst Television promotes Joe Fortunato to Vice President, Revenue
Fortunato will help drive revenue growth across broadcast, streaming video, OTT/connected television, digital video, programmatic, social and branded content.
EXECUTIVE MOVES
Paramount says states should settle lawsuit over Warner Bros merger
Paramount wants California AG Rob Bonta and eleven other state AGs to respect the authority of nearly 70 other jurisdictions that have approved its deal to acquire Warner Bros Discovery.
Nexstar begins replacing TEGNA board after judge says structure violated injunction
Four of five current or former Nexstar executives appointed to TEGNA's Board of Directors have resigned, and the fifth will do so when a new Board is created, the company said in a court filing this week.
FIRST ON THE DESK
Newsmax swings to profit during Q2 on higher ad revenue
Newsmax swung to a profit for the first time since becoming a publicly-traded company, with domestic affiliate fees, advertising and international licensing leading to a sharp increase in revenue.
EARNINGS REPORT
Hearst Television promotes Derek Schnell to Vice President, News
Hearst Television has promoted veteran news executive Derek Schnell to Vice President, News, expanding his role across the company’s local television news operations.
EXECUTIVE MOVES
Missouri PBS station sues vendor after video archive becomes lost
KETC is seeking to recover more than 50 terabytes of archival materials stored in an Iron Mountain data center in Denver.