Weigel Broadcasting
William Shatner to appear on Weigel’s MeTV during Star Trek salute
Shatner will appear during a special presentation of "Toon In With Me" on September 8.
MeTV reveals programming slate at San Diego Comic Con
The network previously confirmed plans to bring "The Wizard of Oz" back to broadcast TV in October; the announcement this week adds more details on that programming initiative and others.
Weigel launches audience-based ads platform across multicast TV networks
The solution allows advertisers to buy campaigns based on audience interests, behaviors and purchase intent rather than traditional age and gender demographics.
Weigel promotes William Craig to VP, Network Marketing
Craig succeeds Will Givens, Weigel’s longtime Senior Vice President of Network Marketing, who is retiring from his daily job but staying with the company in a consulting role.
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Weigel to acquire low-power TV station in Birmingham
Weigel will pay $75,000 for the station, which currently serves as a religious broadcast outlet.
Weigel to FCC: NextGen TV may disrupt free access to broadcast TV
In a letter sent to regulators this week, executives at Weigel urged officials to maintain an existing simulcast requirement for broadcasters.
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MeTV to start airing “Golden Girls” in March
Weigel's MeTV will start airing a two-episode block of The Golden Girls in prime-time starting in mid-March, the broadcaster confirmed on Wednesday.
Philo adds more channels from Paramount, Weigel’s West
Philo now offers CBS News 24/7, 48 Hours, the Martha Stewart Channel and more.
Weigel hires Elizabeth Tumulty to serve as SVP, Affiliate Relations
Weigel Broadcasting has hired a former CBS media executive to serve as its new point person for affiliate relations between its multicast networks and local TV stations.
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“Wizard of Oz” to air on broadcast via MeTV in October
The 1939 film will air in October as part of a special Halloween-themed programming franchise.
Fox News, NBC end 2025 as top networks in prime-time
Fox News grew its prime-time audience year over year, while NBC saw double-digit declines in total viewers and key demos.
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Weigel’s MeTV to air tribute to Rob Reiner on Sunday
The memorable TV network will air multiple episodes of "All in the Family" during a special marathon blocking honoring Rob Reiner's work on the show.