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"We're still here." That's the message SVB Moffett Nathanson, the esteemed Wall Street financial house that has emerged as one of the most influential when it comes to the broadcast media industry, shared early Sunday. It confirms that the placement into FDIC receivership of Silicon Valley Bank on Friday has no direct impact on their operations.

While The Home Depot has long been a big advertiser across linear media, the latest Spot Ten TV report from Media Monitors shows that its biggest competitor in the home improvement retailer space is far ahead with its spot TV activity -- at least by play count.

The sudden shutdown of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) on Friday didn't just impact a bevy of tech startups. TV streaming platform and connected TV manufacturer Roku Inc. had millions of dollars in uninsured deposits at the now-insolvent financial institution.

"SuperFrank" Copsidas, who has gained new exposure through his role as the founder of the "Local Power"-focused LPTV Broadcasters Association, has agreed to sell a low-power television station serving a Hill Country community northwest of San Antonio. The buyer? Look no further than the NewsNet digital multicast broadcast network.

When it comes to sports wagering and betting, Radio has staked its claim for the revenue opportunities entities such as DraftKings, owner of VSiN; FanDuel and others may bring in the coming quarters. Yet, broadcast TV has placed its bets on its ability to gain ad dollars. For the TVB, it's simply a matter of trust.

"Our results demonstrate the resiliency and strength of our business through challenging macro conditions, and the successful execution of our strategic plan to create a leading global advertising solutions, media and technology company," Entravision's interim CEO, Chris Young, said. So, how did the company perform in Q4?

For a small percentage of viewers to the local ABC affiliate, Wednesday evening brought a most unwelcome occurrence — the inability to watch the station. It's the latest retransmission consent accord to go awry, resulting in a "blackout" of a broadcast TV station. This time, it involves Sinclair Broadcast Group.

With the passage of the Low Power Protection Act, the LPTV Broadcasters Association, founded by longtime entrepreneur "SuperFrank" Copsidas, was hardly pleased. In its view, the exclusion of dozens and dozens of LPTV facilities resulted from the legislation. Now, the LPTVA is "respectfully requesting" the FCC Media Bureau to implement a change that's actually quite significant.

A former longtime IBM software sales specialist in Buenos Aires and nearly 20-year Univision sales veteran is taking the reins of President/GM for TelevisaUnivision's most important market.

The CW Network has chosen its partner for the measurement of cross-platform premium video campaigns and sponsorships associated with the 2023 LIV Golf Tournament across both the CW's linear and digital properties.

The latest Media Monitors Spot Ten TV report is out, and if there is one big takeaway, it is this: a diverse array of advertisers used broadcast television in the seven-day period ending March 5, with no one category dominating the medium.

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.

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."

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.

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.