Results for: Comm network 2026
Hearst CEO: Cord-cutting eroding A+E Networks revenue
CEO Steve Swartz said television remains the biggest driver of consumer media revenue, but investments in A+E Networks and ESPN will continue to offset some revenue growth.
WBD reveals commentators for Mountain West games on TNT Sports
TNT Sports has announced its commentator lineup ahead of its opening week of Mountain West football coverage.
Skyview Networks, ABC Radio end distribution agreement
The announcement comes several months after Skyview suffered from a cyberattack that left it unable to distribute ABC Audio content for weeks.
NCTC inks carriage deal with Law & Crime Network
The agreement allows NCTC's 700 member cable operators to carry Law & Crime's linear channel and on-demand shows.
Discovery Plus added to Spectrum TV plans
Spectrum TV customers on eligible plans now have access to the ad-supported tier of Discovery Plus as part of their service.
Byron Allen: Layoffs in TV division were “thoughtful, humane”
Byron Allen was unconcerned about layoffs at his local TV stations because the economy rebounded to the point where there were "plenty of jobs."
Parks Associates: Tubi is most-used free streaming service in U.S. homes
Tubi, the Roku Channel and Pluto TV top Parks Associates' list of most-used free streaming apps in American broadband-connected homes.
DATA
Gray Media appoints two execs to lead local news, digital businesses
Gray Media has named two senior executives to new roles as the broadcaster continues to expand its local news operations and accelerate its digital transformation.
EXECUTIVE MOVES
TV broadcasters partner with OpenAP to create new ad exposure standards
Several large broadcasters have partnered with OpenAP toward a new industry initiative aimed at creating standards for measuring ad exposure on TV.
Fox rakes in nearly $4 billion in revenue during fiscal Q3
The lack of a Super Bowl event this year compared to last weighed on television revenue, but TV-related EBITDA increased during fiscal Q3.
EARNINGS REPORT
DIRECTV Advertising launches new “Metaphor” campaign tied to Upfronts
The campaign includes digital out-of-home placements, experiential activations, digital video, trade publication ads and social media marketing
FIRST ON THE DESK
Disney’s ABC challenges FCC on “The View” news exemption
Disney claims the FCC is applying inconsistent standards by targeting TV programs but not radio talk shows.