Another Huge Week For Auto Insurers At TV
From Flo and friends to the Gecko and an emu, auto insurance specialists love TV. And, the last week saw plenty of spot TV activity from the top brands all competing for consumer attention.
Nexstar Declares Another Big Dividend
With its earnings set for distribution on August 5, Nexstar Media Group stock has settled in to a range in the mid-$80s as a strong and steady recovery from a COVID-19 fueled low of $46.26 was seen March 23. The healthy recovery has resulted in a reward for the broadcast TV company's shareholders.
Multi-Year Consent Deal Finally Brings Marquee To Comcast
Just in time for the start of an amended MLB season, Comcast has reached a multi-year renewal on a content carriage agreement with Sinclair Broadcast Group -- a comprehensive deal that includes continued retrans consent for its 78 O&Os. But, more notably, the accord also brings the newly launched Marquee Sports Network to Cubs fans across the Chicago DMA.
Lucas’ Hallmark Call: A Crown Media Top Role
After five years at the helm of Public Broadcasting Atlanta, a former President/CEO of Urban One's TV One cable channel has accepted similar duties for the division of Hallmark that includes some of the most-watched MVPD-distributed linear offerings in America today.
SAG-AFTRA Members Say OK To New TV/Theatrical Contracts
In addition to codifying meaningful wage increases, improvements to funding for the benefit plans, and "significantly improved" residuals for streaming video, the agreement includes new protections governing nudity, simulated sex scenes and sexual harassment prevention.
RBR+TVBR InFOCUS Podcast: Alan Young, LTN Global
RBR+TVBR readers recently learned that LTN Global’s video transport network services were being used for the first commercial deployment of ATSC 3.0 in the U.S., in Las Vegas.
What is the significance of this, and what does this represent to the TV broadcaster? LTN Global Chief Technology Officer Alan Young shares all in this RBR+TVBR InFOCUS podcast. LISTEN HERE
Cox Claims Court Victory Over DISH, Even As ‘Blackout’ Begins
It's something rare when a media company claims victory at the precise moment thousands of its viewers are being prevented from consuming its content. Yet, that's exactly what transpired Wednesday as Apollo Management Group-controlled Cox Media Group cheered its win of a "major ruling" that it says ended "the latest misguided efforts" by Dish.
Locast Invades South Florida With ‘Free’ TV Option
The controversial local broadcast TV streaming service some companies believe is illegally distributing stations without a retransmission agreement has invaded South Florida's two DMAs.
Weigel Takes SLC Twins From NTA President
John Terrill is widely known as the President of the National Translator Association. But, the Ogden, Utah-based broadcast media veteran also serves as President of his Airwaves Inc., a licensee of low-power digital TV stations including a pair of properties in his home market. Terrill has just filed a deal with the Commission that sees their sale. The buyer? Look no further than Norman Shapiro.
Green Lights and Yellow Flags: An Analyst’s First Look At Roku
A highly regarded Wall Street financial analyst has initiated coverage on Roku, following a deep dive into a hot arena: the connected TV/advertising video-on-demand (AVOD) opportunity. While he's "very optimistic about future industry growth," this analyst warns of "too many long-term risks" to enthusiastically recommend a buy at this time.
Nielsen Moves Ahead With Strong Dividend
Even the COVID-19 pandemic and a deflated share price couldn't prevent Nielsen's Board of Directors from declaring a very healthy dividend to its stock holders.
Thanks to MOBITV, Streaming Video Services Come To Two S.C. Counties
The Emeryville, Calif.-based company headed by Charlie Nooney has finalized its latest deal, which will bring IP-based video streaming services to a cooperative serving two South Carolina counties.
Cox Media Group Stations Renew CBS Affiliations
The five TV stations operated by Cox Media Group that are affiliated with CBS will retain their affiliation with the network, thanks to a new deal inked today. It includes a former Northwest Broadcasting property in Humboldt County, Calif.
XYZ Seals The Deal For ‘ZTV11’
It's a LPTV deal as easy as XYZ. PROJECTXYZ Inc., an entity owned by a Huntsville, Ala., based couple, has closed on its acquisition of a Class A television station located in Athens, Ala., due west of the city. The seller? Market veteran Jamie Cooper.
A TEGNA Multicast Network Gets A Rebrand
Justice Network, until now, has served as TEGNA’s multicast television network featuring crime and investigative programming. No more. The broadcast TV company says the digi-net is undergoing a "comprehensive rebranding." Podcasts from VAULT studios are also in the mix.