TV/Cable News

Two in three advertisers using Connected TV and OTT intend to increase their spending, with an average rise of 23%. That's a key finding from the just-released 2023 CTV/OTT Advertiser Survey courtesy of two businesses that rely on this growth to fuel their operations.

The independent TV measurement and analytics firm offering advertising and content measurement, attribution, planning, optimization and analytical solutions known as 605 has forged a new partnership with DirecTV Advertising. As 605 sees it, the pact brings "additional cutting edge, transparent and privacy-compliant campaign measurement and attribution solutions to DTV customers."

The Discovery+ and HBO Max apps are now more, as David Zaslav & Co. has merged them into a new MAX app. To gain awareness — and new users — Warner Bros. Discovery is again taking its pitch to consumers of cable television.

The VP/GM of ABC-affiliated KIVI-6 in Boise, Idaho has been promoted to a similar role at the E.W. Scripps Co.'s FOX affiliate along the Wasatch Front. Before joining Scripps, this veteran media sales and management leader was VP of Business Development with Seattle-based Stevenson Advertising.

The final step required for a parliamentary bill to become law has come for the controversial "Online News Act" in Canada, requiring "the largest digital platforms to bargain fairly with Canadian news businesses for the use of their news content on their services."

July 1 will bring "significant upgrades" to the coverage of a Sinclair Broadcast Group digital multicast network in the nation's No. 1 DMA — especially in Manhattan. The news comes just days after a Sinclair-owned broadcast TV station confirmed it will broadcast all Utah Jazz games not airing on a national broadcast or cable TV network.

The Atlanta-based broadcast TV station owner has entered into a new agreement with Paramount Global that renews all of Gray’s existing CBS network affiliations, encompassing seven markets acquired from Meredith Corporation and 47 legacy markets.

Publicly traded media and telecom companies in the U.S., Canada and Bermuda collectively raised $24.26 billion through capital offerings in May, according to S&P Global Market Intelligence data and analysis. But, what about Broadcasting? The story, alas, remains bleak.

AMG says it is the first TV publisher to move forward with a deal of this kind, making VideoAmp their primary and preferred currency, effective immediately.

Curious about the current landscape of pay and free TV among Black consumers? Horowitz Research has announced two webinars giving a free sneak peek and then a full review of their latest demographic studies, FOCUS Black Volumes 1 and 2.

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. is making several changes following last week's 2023 Annual Shareholders' Meeting. Many of the votes and changes pertain to Nexstar's Board of Directors and company executives. Official voting results for each proposal will be filed with the SEC.

DuJuan McCoy's Circle City Broadcasting Entertainment is bringing a 13-year-old Emmy Award-winning show into a new era with national syndication. The program can now be viewed for free on over-the-air broadcast TV stations in 21 markets.

The Manoj Bhargava-funded NewsNet digital multicast network is rapidly shifting its distribution strategy by acquiring low-power television stations across the U.S. that will serve as owned-and-operated properties. These stations are licensed to Bridge News LLC, and it has just agreed to purchase a LPTV property serving the Gateway City.

Entravision has announced that it has been certified by Great Place To Work for the fourth time. This recognition is based on the feedback and opinions of current employees regarding their working experience at Entravision.

The Walt Disney Company's Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Christine M. McCarthy, will be stepping down from her role and taking a family medical leave of absence. Disney has appointed an interim CFO coming from inside the company.