Klobuchar Seeks JCPA Judiciary Commitee Vote Next Week
The "Journalism Competition and Preservation Act of 2021," derailed on September 8 thanks to an amendment from Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Tex.), is being retooled and the Senator who introduced the bill, Democrat Amy Klobuchar, believes it will be ready for a Senate Judiciary Committee vote next week.
Senate Judiciary Committee To Revisit ‘JCPA’ On Thursday
It's back, and the Democratic Senator from Minnesota that ran for U.S. President in 2020 will likely do her best to move forward with legislation first introduced in March 2021 with bipartisan support that unexpectedly "blew up" on September 8. Another Senate Judiciary Committee hearing in which the "Journalism Competition and Preservation Act of 2021" will be debated and discussed is scheduled for September 14.
A New VP/News Director For CBS In Big D
A veteran of CBS News and Stations has been named VP and News Director at CBS-affiliated KTVT-11 and independent KTXA-TV (TXA 21) in Dallas-Forth Worth. He reports directly to Raquel Amparo, President and GM of CBS Dallas-Fort Worth.
Goei Goes Back To Europe, As Altice USA Names a New Leader
It is Dexter Goei’s intention to return to Europe with his family. As such, the Board of Directors for cable television service provider Altice USA has appointed a new CEO. He takes the reins on October 3, when Goei becomes Executive Chairman of the Board. And, he's inbound from Comcast.
A Soft Start to September for Spot Radio
What was the Spot Radio activity like for the AM and FM stations tracked by iHeartMedia-owned service Media Monitors going in to the Labor Day holiday weekend? Activity was quiet, with respect to much movement from the previous week, although there were two new entrants to the latest report for the week ending Sept. 4, 2022.
Gray To Retire ‘CBS46’ With New Call Letters and Brand
He hinted at an upcoming brand evolution at the CBS affiliate serving Atlanta owned by Gray Television in a recent InFOCUS Podcast. Now, VP/GM Erik Schrader can share all of the details. WGCL-TV, known today as "CBS46," is disappearing. New call letters and branding are on the way — along with a positioning away from its network affiliation.
Meet The Burgermeister For iHeartMedia’s Triangle Properties
In German, a burgermeister has little to do with hamburgers. Rather, it is a chief magistrate or mayor. Thus, it is a bit fitting that Michael Burger has been given the top leadership position for a group of radio stations owned by iHeartMedia.
ENCO At IBC2022: What Attendees Can Anticipate
For those attending the European trade show IBC2022, the planet's second-largest broadcast media technology expo, a visit to ENCO's booth will yield demonstrations of the fifth generation of the Novi, Mich.-based company's AI-enhanced enCaption automated captioning and transcription product.
‘Local Radio Freedom Act’ Earns House Majority Support
It's great news for the National Association of Broadcasters and the entire radio broadcasting industry, and perhaps not-so-great news for former Congressman Joe Crowley and pro-music industry advocacy organization musicFIRST.
The InFOCUS Podcast: Tony Michaels, Powell Broadcasting
In this fresh InFOCUS Podcast, presented by dot.FM, Tony Michaels offers more details on why he's super-pleased to be celebrating a quarter century in Siouxland with Powell Broadcasting and why he's not chased after other radio jobs in bigger markets. "After sharing your heart on the radio for 25 years, it feels like I have thousands of friends," he shares. Learn how you can find your happy in Radio from Michaels by listening to this podcast now! LISTEN HERE
Telos Alliance Bows a Professional Services Offering
Broadcast audio technology company The Telos Alliance doesn't plan to be simply exhibiting its wares at the upcoming IBC 2022. Rather, the Cleveland-based company will use the conference to introduce new Professional Services offerings while demonstrate its technology in strategic partner booths.
An Advanced Power Extension Line: Debuting at IBC2022
MultiDyne Video & Fiber Optic Systems returns to IBC with power extension in mind for camera operators seeking to free themselves from the limitations of SMPTE cable, and cleanly merge broadcast and digital cinema signal chains. The company’s new APE family seeks to achieve both by adding advanced power extension capability to MultiDyne’s SMPTE HUT and SilverBack systems via integrated DC power supplies.
Loeb Lob: Disney Dismisses Third Point Calls For ESPN Spin
Daniel Loeb of Third Point, an activist investor, on Tuesday suggested to The Walt Disney Company that it engage in a variety of stock-sparking initiatives — such as shaking up the Disney board, jettisoning ESPN and taking 100% ownership of Hulu by acquiring Comcast's stake in the OTT platform. Disney responded by essentially snubbing him.
A Next-Gen Video Production Tool Readies IBC Unveiling
What does Quicklink have in store for the upcoming IBC 2022 show in Amsterdam? It plans to unveil a video production product expressly designed for creating professional virtual, in-person and hybrid events.
ARK Multicasting joins Streaming Video Tech Alliance
ARK, led by CEO and co-founder Joshua Weiss, joined the industry forum comprised of leading companies from the online video ecosystem to further their development and use of the new television standard ATSC 3.0.