Saturday, July 11, 2026

Enrique Guillen

Estrella Selects A Chief Content Officer

Until now, he's been the head of Global Formats at NBCUniversal, overseeing a team in charge of international sales and production of the Comcast unit's formats around the world. Now, he's joining a Burbank, Calif.-based multimedia company focused on U.S. Hispanics, taking a role as its Chief Content Officer.

Louisville Lights Up NEXTGEN TV, Thanks To Block

Four broadcast television stations serving Kentucky's biggest metropolitan area, when not counting Covington, are now available in NEXTGEN TV. ATSC 3.0-powered signals are already on the air, with the local PBS Member station becoming the fifth NEXTGEN TV station serving Louisville on September 19. But, where's the CBS affiliate?

Fox Stations To Transact on Comscore Local TV Currency

It's a big win for a company seeking to erode Nielsen's dominance in the local television audience measurement business. Comscore has scored a partnership with FOX Television Stations.

Gray’s LPTV Growth Continues In Arkansas

Gray Television has proven to be a big buyer of low-power television stations across the U.S. across 2022. Now, Gray is at it again, and is agreeing to purchase a trio of LPTVs
Rick Sanchez, on MegaTV

Veteran News Anchor/Commentator Takes MegaTV Turn

In June, RBR+TVBR readers learned in an InFOCUS Podcast that Rick Sanchez is today paving a new path, one that involves entrepreneur Sol Trujillo and the growing area of on-demand audio — podcasting. The veteran newscaster is not limiting himself to podcasts, however, as he's been tapped to host a new Spanish-language program focused on "the turns of life" for SBS.

NEXTGEN TV Expands to Android TV Marketplace

The coalition of U.S. broadcast companies transitioning to NEXTGEN TV known as Pearl TV is teaming up with a software solutions provider for connected TV devices to launch a "fast track program" that adds new ATSC 3.0 A/344 interactive features.
Dennis Mathew

Goei Goes Back To Europe, As Altice USA Names a New Leader

It is Dexter Goei’s intention to return to Europe with his family. As such, the Board of Directors for cable television service provider Altice USA has appointed a new CEO. He takes the reins on October 3, when Goei becomes Executive Chairman of the Board. And, he's inbound from Comcast.

The InFOCUS Podcast: Peter Saad

To share what the legislative goals of the LPTV Broadcasters Association are going into 2023, when the complexion of Congress may look a bit different, LPTV Broadcasters Association Executive Director Peter Saad spoke with host Adam R Jacobson, Editor-in-Chief of Radio + Television Business Report, from Connecticut. LISTEN HERE
Al Lustgarten

After Decades At Hearst, A Top Leader Readies For Retirement

He's a Hearst Television veteran who is widely respected for providing strategic leadership for many of its new technology initiatives and, before that, for his role overseeing the company's technology, information and back-office ad operation services. Now, this four-decade company figure is preparing for his retirement, in about 10 months.
Allen Media Group and Entertainment Studios owner Byron Allen accepts the Broadcasters Foundation Leadership Award with gusto and flair, offering a most memorable speech.

Byron Allen Added To NATPE Streaming+ Speaker Roll

Media mogul and broadcast television station owner Byron Allen is back again at a NATPE affair, this time as one of many speakers appearing September 29 at a one-day affair in the heart of screenland.

A Watch Together Experience With An Enhanced Interactive Timeline Arrives

London-based Deltatre has integrated Sceenic’s Watch Together feature into its OTT video player DIVA. This collaboration is the first in the market to offer live event support with an enhanced interactive timeline synchronized across a Watch Together session.

New York Festivals 2023 TV & Film Awards Now Open For Entries

New York Festivals Television & Film Awards celebrates innovative storytelling from around the globe and honors content creators whose compelling programs reach international audiences. The competition’s 65-year legacy provides a showcase of exceptional work across all genres of entertainment media.

Wowza: A Denver-Based VOD Platform Grows With Swedish Deal

Some 6,000 consumers have found the live and video on demand (VOD) platform. Now, the Colorado-based company behind it seeks to grow its global footprint by acquiring a Swedish video player specialist for an undisclosed price.

‘Cuomo’ Now In Production for NewsNation

It's been a much-discussed move for an individual who was dismissed from CNN at the end of 2021 for allegedly assisting in the defense of brother Andrew Cuomo against sexual harassment claims that ultimately led him to resign as Governor of New York. Chris Cuomo is coming to Nexstar Media Group-owned NewsNation. And, there's now a debut date as the show begins production in New York.

Big Spot TV Dollars Come From Amazon

Say what you want about "Big Tech" and how they've grabbed audience — and dollars — from broadcast TV. One "GAFAN" group member is investing heavily in both Spot Cable and Spot Television, according to the latest data from iHeartMedia-owned service Media Monitors.