TV/Cable News

Local Now is available on nearly all platforms across OTT on connected TV, Mobile and Web. Now, Local Now is accessible via the newest set-top boxes associated with one MVPD.

Comscore has landed an expanded deal with ViacomCBS, which has renewed its National TV measurement contracts with the consumer data and analytics firm seeking to compete against Nielsen.

International marketing intelligence service WARC's latest Global Advertising Trends report has been released. In it, WARC outlines "the new, long-term shifts in e-commerce, social media, online video and gaming for brands and consumers." What's the key takeaway for broadcast media executives? Linear television advertising plummeted.

One leading media sector analyst argues that, despite its recent surge and fizzle with its stock price, ViacomCBS deserves an upgrade. Why? It is thanks to "a surprise comeback" giving renewed optimism even as "another life-threatening swoon" leaves the market on the edge of its seats.

A newly released report from S&P Global Ratings offers an update of its pay-TV video subscriber forecast. It assesses how any changes could affect S&P Global Market Intelligence ratings on companies in the U.S. pay-TV ecosystem.

Nielsen Holdings plc has selected its newest member of the company's board of directors. She took her seat on Wednesday (4/21), and will also serve on the board's audit committee. The news came as Nielsen revealed when it will share its first quarter 2021 financial results.

A syndicated service reported via Nielsen’s NPOWER audience insights platform has been launched. Introducing Streaming Video Ratings from the nation's dominant audience measurement and data analytics firm.

Linear TV – a.k.a. broadcast and cable channels – remains the most-often watched media. But, social video is close behind, and just behind that is YouTube and Facebook Watch. What does this mean for the broadcast TV station owner? Broadbeam Media's Director of Strategy and Research offers up the answer in this RBR+TVBR InFOCUS Podcast, presented by dot.fm. LISTEN HERE

One of the nation's two direct broadcast satellite (DBS) TV services providers just took a further step toward becoming a much broader operator — and a better competitor to the traditional MVPD. It is thanks in part to the selection of an Amazon.com company to help get the job done.

Deloitte just released the results of its 15th annual Digital Media Trends Survey. It reveals how COVID-19 and shifting generational preferences are reshaping the U.S. media and entertainment landscape. How this may impact the future growth of broadcast television and radio makes this essential reading for your organization.

The owner of The Weather Channel and a growing collection of broadcast TV stations including the ABC affiliate for the Hawaiian Islands has just launched a free streaming ad-supported service steeped in local news. It's available on most major platforms, bringing information on demand through another "over the top" offering.

Haven't had much luck locating the Estrella Media-owned Spanish-language broadcast TV network on your MVPD's channel lineup? Here's another way to view it -- one that may work for you, or TV viewers in your market.

The latest results from Kantar's report focused on "Entertainment On Demand" service in the U.S. is out, and it only further illustrates just how many consumers are paying for a SVOD service.

The California Public Utilities Commission has unanimously voted to approve a MVPD engaged in a "Good Faith" complaint with Gray Television to emergence from Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The decision comes three months after the FCC gave its blessings.

Seven weeks ago, Nielsen and Roku shared details about "a new strategic alliance" that the companies believe will help shape the future of media and TV measurement. This saw Roku purchase Nielsen's Advanced Video Advertising business.  As of today, that transaction is now complete -- as is the transition of Kelly Abcarian.