Confirmed: Gray TV, Urban One Institute Vaccination Policies
RBR+TVBR has confirmed that Gray Television is moving beyond new hires by requiring all of its employees to get vaccinated. It's a move that comes alongside an internal announcement from Urban One that it is doing the same at its multimedia operation.
A Broadcast Internet Remote Learning Service Launches
In a major development heralding the possibilities for all broadcasters with the new ATSC 3.0 digital television broadcast standard, the first Broadcast Internet remote learning service has been deployed. It is now up and running in the Nation's Capital, and its over-the-air launch is thanks in part to a partnership with ONE Media 3.0 and Sinclair Broadcast Group.
Audacy: ‘A Potentially Dirt Cheap $3 Stock’
If the audio media company formerly known as Entercom ever needed a shot in the arm from a Wall Street analyst, it arrived over the weekend. The Insiders Forum, which reviews "attractive small- and mid-cap" stock insiders are buying, says now is the time to purchase Audacy shares. Why?
MRC Blasts Nielsen on Accreditation Hiatus
The Media Rating Council confirms that a decision on Nielsen's request for an accreditation hiatus, which may not last more than one year, has not yet been made by the MRC. More importantly, the MRC notes the National TV measurement service is challenged by "deep-rooted, ongoing performance issues."
Disney Soars On Great Q3 Numbers. At ABC, Cable Income Dipped
The Walt Disney Co.'s stock enjoyed a strong Friday, as the diversified entertainment and communications company that owns ABC and its ESPN arm on Thursday afternoon delivered quarterly earnings that topped analysts' estimates.
Meredith Local Media Enjoys A Strong Fiscal Q4
How did Meredith Local Media, which is being sold to Gray Television, perform in the three-month period ending June 30? Net revenue rebounded from a COVID-19-influenced dip to break the $100 million mark as adjusted EBITDA and operating profit were each on the rise.
Nielsen ‘Proactively’ Ignites MRC Accreditation Hiatus
"While we remain confident in the integrity of our data and measurement, and fully support the audit process," Nielsen says, "we believe that moving to a hiatus allows us to concentrate our audit-related efforts on continuing to address panel concerns alongside the transformation of our National TV product and development of Nielsen ONE."
With No Official Comment, Cumulus CEO Issues Vaccine Mandate
Cumulus Media isn't commenting publicly, but its CEO on Wednesday — in a video message sent to all employees — declared that combating the Delta variant of the COVID-19 virus means anyone who works for the audio content and distribution company "must be fully vaccinated" by the official return-to-office date of October 11.
American Public Media Group Selects McTaggart’s Successor
A search committee appointed by the Board of Trustees for American Public Media Group has concluded "a rigorous, national search" for an individual who replaces Jon McTaggart. He lost his role due to high-profile sexual harassment and diversity and inclusion concerns widely reported in fall 2020.
The InFOCUS Podcast: Dave Lougee and TEGNA’s Q2 Call
Retrans and subscription revenue matters for TEGNA. With advertising trends downbeat for broadcast TV over the next five years, did NBC's Olympic Games fall short not only on audience but also on ad dollars? This InFOCUS Podcast, presented by dot.FM, puts a spotlight on those key questions. LISTEN HERE
Gray Seeks Cancellation of FCC’s Proposed Alaska Fine
One of the nation's largest broadcast TV station ownership groups has asked the FCC to cancel in its entirety a Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture handed to the company for its “apparent violation” of the Commission's Top Four rule.
DISH, Sinclair Ignite War Of Words As Retrans Impasse Looms
On the same day that DISH released a sterling Q2 earnings report, the company isn't playing nice with one of the nation's biggest broadcast TV station owners. That's at least Sinclair's side of the story, as it prepares to see its stations face a "blackout" on DISH's local lineups in the absence of a new retransmission consent agreement.
ESPN Slapped For ’30 For 30′ EAS Flub
The Entertainment Sports Programming Network known as ESPN has received a proposed fine from the FCC for its use of an emergency alert system (EAS) code during a documentary it aired in October 2020 as part of its popular 30 for 30 series.
Audacy Misses Q2 EPS Street Forecast, Beats On Revenue
As its peers have reported highly positive Q2 results, the company formerly known as Entercom has released a second quarter fiscal health report reflecting a significant Earnings Per Share miss. Investors immediately reacted in early trading on Friday, with the losses continuing after hours.
Scripps Sails Past Street Estimates With Solid Q2 Results
Add The E.W. Scripps Co. to the list of broadcast media companies offering stellar second quarter earnings reports to investors and Wall Street financial analysts. The visual media company, which has sold off its audio content and distribution assets, beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 8 cents per share.