Comcast Q3 Call Set As NBCU Sees Rio Windfall
Comcast's Q3 conference call on October 26 will likely discuss NBCU's 20% ad sales increase with Rio 2016, compared to London 2012.
How ‘Native Advertising On Steroids’ Can Bring ROI
Veritone Media SVP Drew Hilles shares how his company's "search and analyze" technology can bring a bevy of new income
Chris Carillo To Oversee SBS/L.A.
Carillo officially takes duties previously held on an interim basis by COO Albert Rodriguez and, before that, Marko Radlovic
Moonves Set For Merrill Lynch, Goldman Sachs Events
Les Moonves will be at Thursday's Bank of America Merrill Lynch Media Conference. He'll also be at a Goldman Sachs event on Sept. 20.
Univision Unveils Multiplatform Noon Newscast
Univision today launches the first network newscast, regardless of language, in the midday hour. Live streaming is key to its birth.
Cumulus’ Eight-Ball: Reverse Stock Split Set
Cumulus Media is putting a vote to shareholders that would OK a 1-for-8 stock split, getting CMLS shares out of a possible NASDAQ de-listing.
Miami Radio Veteran To Lead New ‘iHeartLatino’
Enrique Santos joins iHeartMedia to develop a Latino-targeted multiplatform initiative that includes the annual Fiesta Latina and
Radio, TV Team To Tackle Opioid Epidemic
NAB and the Partnership for Drug-Free Kids will announce Tuesday a national multi-faceted campaign to address the opioid epidemic.
Univision Gets Schooled With New Media Centers
The company is opening five media centers in middle schools across the U.S. to provide students with the knowledge of how media newsrooms operate.
Discovery, AT&T Ink Expanded Carriage Deal
One analyst called the timing of Discovery’s deal with AT&T a welcome “surprise," yet remains wary of the company's ad outlook.
Carat: TV Dollars To See Slow Global Growth
Better-than-expected growth in U.S. advertising market has led Dentsu Aegis Network unit Carat to bump its 2016 ad growth estimate to 5%.
FCC Says Farewell To UHF Discount
The FCC has abolishing its 30-year-old UHF discount, which gives TV station owners greater leeway in complying with the national audience reach cap.
CBS Gets A ‘Buy’ In New Analyst Coverage
Drexel Hamilton’s Tony Wible also set his target price on CBS shares at $65.
Christian Radio Player WAY Media Synchs With StreamGuys
StreamGuys technology will help WAY Media’s 17 O&Os manage local and national ad insertions, including pre-roll.
TVU Readies Services For Election Season
Broadcasters set to cover the presidential debates and Election Day events have a wireless uplink provider to consider.