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The individual who has served as Bell Group President since 2015 is retiring, and he'll be completely gone from BCE Inc. as of November 1. That means Bell Media, the owner of radio and TV stations in Canada will have a new leader. And, it is a 15-year veteran of A+E Networks who most recently was at Nielsen.

As brands put a greater emphasis on Hispanic consumers, Spanish-language TV ad impressions are climbing as well. A newly released report from iSpot finds that brands are increasing their focus on reaching Spanish-speaking Hispanics. This has resulted in a significant year-over-year rise in ad impressions during the first three quarters of 2023. 

As Q3 came to a close, no less than half of the campaigns appearing in the latest Spot Ten Cable report from Media Monitors launched. While all of these new efforts are noteworthy, none could stop the QSR that was No. 1 last week from repeating at the top — thanks to a spot play count that far exceeds other brands using the medium.

Since 2016 she has served as President/GM of TEGNA's ABC affiliate in Austin. As of October 23, she will hold those duties at the company's NBC affiliate in Atlanta.

Federal Communications Commission Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel has announced the tentative topics for discussion at the next Open Commission Meeting, scheduled for October 19. One of the key areas of focus will be on making television more accessible for individuals who are blind or visually impaired.

ATSC President Madeleine Noland addressed recent concerns around the deployment of ATSC 3.0, also known as NEXTGEN TV, following a brief filing by LG Electronics with the FCC. LG Electronics has decided to halt the inclusion of ATSC 3.0 electronics in its 2024 U.S. television product line due to a pending patent dispute.

Between October 2022 and August 2023, J.D. Power gathered responses from 23,584 customers for its 2023 U.S. Television Service Provider Satisfaction Study. The study evaluated overall satisfaction based on seven factors to offer a comprehensive assessment of perceptions of current television service providers.

Facing bankruptcy and a looming court deadline, Sinclair Broadcasting subsidiary Diamond Sports has proposed a significant cut in broadcasting rights fees to the NBA and NHL. The move comes as a desperate attempt to avoid liquidation and ensure its survival for at least another year.

Through its partnership with Waymark, FOX Television Stations can now offer local advertising partners video creative it says "overcomes traditional barriers to video advertising." How so? Waymark’s AI-powered video platform can create spots in no longer than five minutes of production time.

With planning well underway, NATPE has confirmed the presence of three U.S entertainment and television "giants" at its first Miami event under Brunico ownership. The news comes following the end of the WGA East and WGA West strike, while giving Brunico an opportunity to brag.

It's been a Congressional quest for several years to ensure the most popular NFL team in a given geographical area get over-the-air coverage, rather than relying on DMA rules. Now, a U.S. Senator from Wisconsin has introduced legislation designed to ensure everyone in the state has access to Green Bay Packers telecasts.

Go to a local electronics retailer or a Costco and attempt to purchase a television that offers ATSC 3.0-fueled NEXTGEN TV. It's not an easy task. That said, Pearl TV notes that there are plenty of NEXTGEN TV-equipped sets on the market. Just don't expect to see any from LG in the near future.

Gray Television has officially flipped the switch and fired up a streaming news network that provides live news coverage from Gray’s 113 television markets and its bureau in the Nation's Capital.

The broadcast network will launch in Atlanta but will soon air on Gray-owned over-the-air channels in Albany, Augusta, Columbus, Macon, and Savannah in the coming months.

After 146 days, the strike called by the Writers Guild of America is nearing its conclusion, as a tentative agreement was reached with the AMPTP ahead of the Jewish day of atonement, Yom Kippur, late Sunday. The actors union that remains on strike congratulated the WGA on the near-official deal, while it remains unresolved with its own labor dispute.