TV/Cable News

The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) has approved Rogers Communications' agreement to acquire broadcast media rival Bell Media’s interest in Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment, through the NBA TV Canada arm.

The partnerships with Fubo, LG Ads, Philo, Plex, TCL Ads, Telly, and Wurl, among others, are what FreeWheel calls "a major expansion" of its premium video marketplace and commitment to unifying the programmatic advertising ecosystem for advertisers, agencies and publishers.

Hearst Media Production Group (HMPG) and Xumo, Comcast’s and Charter’s streaming platform joint venture, are celebrating the addition of the Lucky Dog Channel FAST channel as an exclusive offering to Xumo Play consumers.

A trio of Senior Analysts at MoffettNathanson has released an investor report that explains how, despite all of the tales of "cord-cutting" by U.S. consumers, traditional cable TV service providers aren't collapsing. But, they offer words of caution for those ready to shoot fireworks off in celebration of the findings.

Digital video ad platform Universal Ads has brought to market what the Comcast unit is touting as "a first-of-its-kind TV Business Partner Program" — one that presents advertisers with "cutting-edge, hand-picked creative and measurement solutions to strengthen their media buys" across the Universal Ads inventory mix.

The results of the 2025 NAB Executive Committee elections have been released by the National Association of Broadcasters, and taking the role of NAB Television Board chair is an Executive VP of Hearst Television.

TEGNA-owned Connected TV and OTT advertising platform Premion has brought to market a scaled live programmatic ad tool that delivers to marketers live, in-game professional and collegiate sports, as well as high-impact live tentpole events.

When it comes to automotive injury attorneys, there's no bigger when it comes to spot television advertisers than one firm — the one that shares its name with a popular chocolate candy.

The traditional marketing funnel is collapsing into a full-funnel model. That's the conclusion of MoffettNathanson Senior Analysts Robert Fishman and Michael Nathanson, and it is one in which platforms that integrate social, commerce, and entertainment are best positioned to capture and retain advertising dollars.

“After kicking off 2025 with our 15th Passion Worship conference over two consecutive weekends in Nashville, we were off to Los Angeles for the first of two CBS network specials with Fire Aid – and that was just the beginning,” said President Rob Devlin. Ringo Starr's 85th birthday celebration was a key event.

She's served as "an integral part" of The E.W. Scripps Co.'s live sports programming and specials such as the Scripps National Spelling Bee, as well its brands’ scripted dramas, sitcoms, clip shows, theatrical and original films. Now, she's taking the newly created role of Senior Director of Content Licensing and Co-Production.

It’s a data, technology and broadcast partner that powers the global ecosystem connecting sports, betting and media, “creating highly immersive products that enrich fan experiences for the entire sports industry.” It has just signed a strategic partnership with TV measurement company iSpot.

Gray Media's FOX affiliate serving the Crescent City has agreed to a five-year extension of its long-standing partnership with the local National Football League team, a move the company says will reinforce "their shared commitment to providing the community with unparalleled sports coverage and access to the region's biggest and most impactful teams."

Two groups integral to the proposed development and rollout of 5G Broadcast technology, which the NAB and key stakeholders in ATSC 3.0 advancement are against, have filed documents discussing the alternative to NEXTGEN TV — a plan submitted for FCC consideration by LPTV owner HC2 Broadcasting.

Nielsen and VIZIO’s Inscape have extended strategic data relationship, building on a collaboration that began in 2022. The multi-year agreement, the companies said on Tuesday, "reinforces our shared commitment to delivering comprehensive insights into what audiences are watching across broadcast, cable, and streaming."