Cook Selected As Scripps’ New Head Chef In Las Vegas
He has served as Senior Director of Sales for WXYZ-7 and WMYD-20, the E.W. Scripps Co.'s stations serving Detroit since 2021. Starting September 3, he'll be the new VP/General Manager for Scripps' ABC affiliate serving Southern Nevada.
Cumulus Kicks Off The Q2 Earnings Parade On Friday
Cumulus Media, the audio content creation and distribution company that in addition to owning AM and FM radio stations is the parent of Westwood One, will have the honors of being the first broadcast media company with publicly traded stock to reveal its second quarter earnings results.
Saga To Follow iHeartMedia With Q2 Earnings Call
Thursday, August 8, is primed to be a busy day for second quarter earnings reports. The day begins with iHeartMedia, and continues with Nexstar and The E.W. Scripps Co. We now know that Saga Communications will also be sharing its Q2 2024 results on the second Thursday of the month.
IBC Preview: Remote Broadcast and Media Production Workflow Gains
A new offering from Dejero will be unveiled at the upcoming IBC 2024 conference in Amsterdam, and it simultaneously blends together multiple broadband and fiber wired lines with wireless IP connections from multiple providers to form a virtual "network of networks" for users.
AWMF Holds First-Ever Gracies Day of Giving
The Alliance for Women in Media Foundation celebrates its first Gracies Day of Giving, commemorating the birthday of the award's namesake, Gracie Allen. Contributions can be made through the AWMF's donation page or via Venmo.
The Connected TV/OTT Ad Growth Story Grows
Some 61% of advertisers using Connected TV or OTT will increase their spending, with an average increase of 21% — sending a message to broadcast TV station owners that monetization of their streaming video platforms is a necessity for future growth.
PPDS Names An EMEA Global Product Management Lead
It is the exclusive global provider of Philips digital signage. For PPDS, a newly created position of Global Product Management Lead for Europe, the Middle East and Africa has been filled, and he will be based in Ghent, Belgium.
Software Glitch Linked to Microsoft Creates Communications Chaos
From airline travel to operations at multiple broadcast TV stations and radio group Audacy Inc., normal business activities came to a screeching halt early Friday due to cloud-based software outages linked to a CrowdStrike software glitch. As such, all systems using Microsoft 365 apps were impacted.
Prime-Time Network TV Ad Reach Soars In 2024’s First Half
Overall TV ad impressions were down nearly 4% year-over-year during the first six months of 2024. But, iSpot.TV notes, it is also notable that prime-time offerings from FOX, CBS, NBC and ABC enjoyed reach in the double-digit range.
A Consolidated Challenge To FCC Radio/TV Rules Is On
Just 18 days after the Supreme Court's 6-3 decision to end the "Chevron deference," the National Association of Broadcasters has filed an initial brief in its challenge to the Federal Communications Commission's local radio and television ownership restrictions.
Senate FCC Watchdog Named Trump’s VP Nominee
The junior U.S. Senator from Ohio has been selected by former President Trump to serve as his Vice President, should he be elected to a new four-year-term in November. Who is JD Vance? Those who follow the subcommittees in Congress with direct oversight of the FCC are familiar with him.
Poynter Institute to Deliver Enhanced Public Media Digital Transformation Program
The training will educate and coach up to 225 public media entities and station leaders and staff to develop "an audience-first, multi-platform approach to their organizational strategies, operations, and culture." The virtual training will be funded by a CPB grant of up to $5 million.
Vizrt Adds To Its IT Team
It's a Norwegian company known for real-time graphics and live production solutions for content creators. It's just shared several new senior appointments which it says are designed to enhance customer security, experience, and its channel business.
Paramount Shares Rise On Word of ‘Revived’ Skydance Deal
Paramount Global shares were up by 6.6% to $11.44 on the news that David Ellison’s Skydance Media has reached a preliminary agreement to buy National Amusements for $1.75 billion. NAI would then be merged with Paramount, completing a transaction in the works for months.
An ‘Out-of-the-Box’ Graphics Production Product Arrives
The offering, dubbed Viz Trio Go, combines compact hardware with the offerings of Vizrt's Viz Trio control application for graphics in broadcast tech and Viz Engine, Vizrt’s graphics platform.