Wednesday, May 27, 2026

A ‘One-Stop Licensing Platform’ for ATSC 3.0 Arrives

A patent licensing platform for the ATSC 3.0 broadcasting standard powering NEXTGEN TV and broadcast internet has been launched by a Dallas-headquartered company with a footprint that includes South Korea, Japan, China and Ireland.

Gray Releases Its First ESG Report

The ESG Report explains Gray’s commitment to corporate governance and media ethics beginning with Board committee oversight of its ESG practices and procedures. It also highlights the company’s investments in "necessary local journalism."
Samir Janveja, Head of Channel Sales at Amazon

Amazon: Ad Dollar Complement, Or Competitive Foe?

Is working with Amazon to ensure local digital advertisers get the strongest ROI through a wide distribution effort a more savvy approach than trying to fiercely compete against one of the world's biggest local ad dollar magnets? That's a subject that proved to be a focal point of a key Borrell Miami session.

Sinclair’s Tennis Channel Adds A Sports-Focused vMVPD

No, it's not FuboTV. Rather, it is a company that calls itself "one of America's best value streamers for live sports and entertainment." And, it has secured a new carriage agreement with Sinclair Broadcast Group's cable channel focused on volleys, serves and aces.
The FCC Seal

FCC Says Yes To Gray VHF-to-UHF Ask

Deep East Texas' "leader" for breaking news, severe weather and sports coverage for Lufkin, Nacogdoches, Diboll, Angelina County and Shelby County — a Gray Television-owned television station offering ABC and Telemundo programming to viewers — has just won FCC approval to upgrade its facilities.
Jennifer Rigby

Former “11Alive” ND Joins Gray For Big News Role

Until recently, she was the News Director of TEGNA-owned NBC affiliate WXIA "11Alive" in Atlanta. Now, she's joined Gray Television's recently launched in-house news research and consulting team for a key leadership role in the organization.

In Pre-Emptive Move, MLB Creates Local Media Group

Major League Baseball has added three executives to a newly created local media department. Why? The AP reports that it is preparing for a possible takeover of local broadcasts for 17 teams amid the problems associated with Bally Sports and AT&T SportsNet.

Preston Padden Takes A Chief Role At LPTV Advocacy Group

He's enjoyed a long career in the media business and has held such roles as President of Network Distribution for Fox Broadcasting Company and President of the ABC Television Network. Now, Preston Padden can add a role at the LPTV Broadcasters Association to his CV.

POLARIS Partners with HBCU GO On Exclusive Content

POLARIS, a 100% Black-owned television network and digital platform, has struck an exclusive partnership with Allen Media Group (AMG)'s free-streaming digital platform, HBCU GO. It sees the creation of unique and exclusive content for several AMG properties.

Larry Morton Spins An Arkansas LPTV To Daystar

Larry Morton is still recalled for his efforts at the former Equity Communications. Now, Morton is parting ways with a low-powered TV station in Arkansas through his KTV Media enterprise.

NAB Leader Joins Growing Chorus Of TEGNA HDO Detractors

Add the President/CEO of the NAB to the list of individuals who believe the FCC's Media Bureau decision to initiate a Hearing Designation Order for Standard General's proposed acquisition of TEGNA goes too far.
John Janedis

Fubo Falls On Ho-Hum Outlook, ‘Deep Discount’ Stock Sale

On exceptionally heavy trading of nearly 43 million shares, publicly traded sports-first vMVPD Fubo TV saw its stock price drop by 14% as Monday. The reasons for the dip are largely two-fold: negotiated discounts on stock sales, and a lackluster Q1 forecast.

CBS Finalizes Plans For ‘Last Late Late Show’ With Corden

Before him, there was Craig Ferguson, Craig Kilborn and Tom Snyder. Now, James Corden will soon join the ranks of former hosts of CBS's Late Late Show, and CBS is planning a prime-time special ahead of his final broadcast of the program, scheduled for April 27. 

AMG Now Using ‘Authenticated Traffic Solution’ From LiveRamp

Marketers how have an easier way to find and buy their audiences across The Weather Channel TV Streaming App and Local Now, the FAST-channel platform owned by Allen Media Group (AMG). It's thanks to an integration the Byron Allen-led company has signed off on with LiveRamp.
Wade Davis

A $1.7B Non-Cash Impairment Loss Stands Out for TelevisaUnivision

A massive $1.66 billion impairment loss taken in the fourth quarter of 2022 by TelevisaUnivision was the talk of the U.S. Hispanic market on Thursday. But, just how did the world's biggest purveyor of Spanish-language entertainment and news content fare in the last 90 days of last year?