Scripps Lifts Murri, Hanson To RVP/Local Media Roles
The E.W. Scripps Co. has promoted the leaders of its Detroit and Salt Lake City stations, respectively, to the twin roles of Regional Vice President of Local Media. In these roles, they will continue as general managers for their home local television stations as well as overseeing a regional group of Scripps local stations.
TEGNA Leans On Cox For Chief Growth Plans
The publicly traded broadcast television company formerly known as Gannett has widened the role of the individual who directs its mergers and acquisitions and business development needs by having him take control of its distribution negotiations and retransmission consent talks with MVPDs.
YouTube, Paramount Prevent ‘Blackout’ Of Broadcast, Cable Channels
Across Thursday, talk of a potential carriage fee impasse between YouTube TV and Paramount Global escalated, with each company expressing their views on the terms of a new agreement publicly with their respective consumers. At 8pm Eastern, a "blackout" by law of most of the CBS News and Stations' parents channels was prevented — for now.
Last Chance To Nominate ‘Broadcast Television’s Best Leaders’
Voting concludes TODAY for this year's honors. Haven't made your selections yet? Do it today, as RBR+TVBR is calling on the broadcast media industry to help our leadership team in selecting the top-ranked individuals who oversee free-to-air broadcast TV stations across the U.S.
After 28 Years, FCC Affirms Default Payment For TV Auction Participant
An individual who participated in a 1997 FCC broadcast auction will be held liable for a default payment to the Commission after failing to pay a final lump sum payment for a TV station construction permit. But Todd Robinson will be getting back a big chunk of a deposit that's been held by the Commission.
FCC Sends Comcast An DEI Inquiry Letter, Sparking Starks
In the weeks since President Trump was sworn in as U.S. President, "DEI" programs across the corporate landscape have been shelved, or greatly muted, out of concern that the federal government could come knocking. For Comcast, questions are being asked by FCC head Brendan Carr. Top Democrat Geoffrey Starks is seething.
Former Doubleday Radio Head, Media Broker Dies
This industry veteran served as interim Chairman of the Board of Saga Communications in 2022. He also ran Doubleday's radio stations and was a WMCA in New York "Good Guy" during its Top 40 era in the 1960s. Now, many across the radio industry are pausing to mourn the man known professionally as Gary Stevens.
Former Radio Station Owner Joel Hartstone Dies
He teamed with Barry Dickstein as the co-owner of a group of radio stations before evolving the operation in 1994 to StoneGate Capital Group. He was also a successful media brokerage advisor, and later in life an entrepreneur and Justice of the Peace. Now, family and friends are gathering to remember Joel Hartstone.
FCC Approves WDAY Radio Deal, Over Listener Objection
Flag Family Media will be able to close on its $600,000 purchase of a News/Talk radio station serving Fargo, N. Dakota. A listener had objected to the deal based on a Facebook post by a host at the buyer's current radio stations, on the grounds that what he said demonstrated why it would be “dangerous” for the sale to happen.
Temporary Sacramento Move Brings A’s To KSTE
The Major League Baseball club that can list Philadelphia, Kansas City and Oakland as its former homes has reached an agreement with iHeartRadio to broadcast all of the team's regular season, Spring Training and any potential post-season games on a big AM serving the city its calling home until it ends up in Las Vegas.
AM Radio Mandate Costs: Still Minimal For Automakers
The Congressional Budget Office has released its cost estimate for the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act of 2025. And, despite automaker claims that adding electromagnetic shielding to preserve AM reception would come at a high cost, the CBO has disagreed — for a third time.
FCC Resolves Improper Owner Shift With Consent Decree
On April 14, 2022, a woman who held 80% equity interest in four radio stations passed away. The licensee, however, failed to promptly share this information with the Commission. That's a FCC rule violations, but a forfeiture notice isn't to be handed out. Instead, the Audio Division Chief, Al Shuldiner, is signing a Consent Decree.
New COO, CFO For Mid-West Family Broadcasting
The third-generation President of radio station owner Mid-West Family Broadcasting will be shifting to a role as Chairman of the Board, as another longtime executive has been named Chief Operating and Revenue Officer.
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Weigel Acquires A TEGNA LPTV Property
A Class A digital television facility serving the Norfolk area from Yorktown, Va., is being sold to the company behind the MeTV classic television brand and is related Oldies radio format.
Is Gray Media Stock Undervalued Right Now?
That's a question being asked by Zacks Equity Research, as it regularly looks at the "latest value, growth, and momentum trends to underscore strong picks." Did "GTN" make the list?
A Former Futuri, SummitMedia Exec Takes Key TV Post
A privately held owner of broadcast television stations in markets ranging from Charlottesville, Va.; to Wichita has named a past president of the Virginia Association of Broadcasters to serve as its Director of Digital Revenue — a newly created position.
Cord-Cutting Will Continue To Pressure TV in 2025
Video consumption will continue to transition from traditional pay TV networks to streaming platforms in 2025, which will pressure linear TV networks in the U.S. That's a key finding from Seth Shafer, Senior Research Analyst at S&P Global Market Intelligence, offered in a 2025 Trends in Global Media report.
A Big Bump In Gifts From Two Scripps Support Arms
The Scripps Howard Fund and Scripps Howard Foundation, each nonprofit organizations linked to The E.W. Scripps Co., awarded some $9.8 million to community and journalism programs during 2024, a nearly 10% increase from 2023.
Mediaocean Completes Its Acquisition of Innovid
As Mediaocean sees it, the combined entity creates "a leading global, omnichannel ad tech platform, empowering brands, agencies, and publishers with more control, choice, and intelligence over their investments."
A Valentine in Words of Affirmation
Some people say their hearts have been touched by words. Others say their hearts have been broken. For this year’s Valentine’s Day, public speaking coach Rosemary Ravinal is inspired to explore how words carry the weight of our emotions and intentions, how they influence others and build relationships for you.
Trio Of U.S. Senate Assail FCC ‘Weaponization’
It's a word FCC Commissioner Anna M. Gómez used in early February to describe the actions of Chairman Brendan Carr's leadership and controversial actions taken in the days since he took over the agency: "weaponization." Now, three Democratic Senators are using the word as they condemn the Carr Commission.
Comrex Releases ‘Gagl Solo’ for Individual Contributors
Gagl Solo now offers a subset of Gagl Standard features and is designed to allow one participant on a browser to connect to the studio codec. Comrex sees it as a product designed for getting high-quality audio into the studio with ease and reduced cost.
Dejero To Bring Live Connectivity Demos To NAB Show
Dejero will be demonstrating its critical connectivity solutions at NAB by simulating a live remote broadcast production; streaming video live from Las Vegas to its NAB Show booth (SL8516) at scheduled slots for the duration of the show, scheduled from April 6-9.
AI Takes Center Stage at NAB Show with FBRC.ai Pact
Through a strategic partnership with FBRC.ai, PropelME will showcase the next generation of AI-powered technologies that are redefining storytelling and production. FBRC.ai will curate innovative solutions and immersive programming that highlights the next generation of AI-driven production tools.
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