Disney Names Its Succession Planning Committee Chair
The Walt Disney Co. Board Member who serves as CEO of Morgan Stanley Wealth Management has been tapped to serve as Disney's "Succession Planning Committee" Chair — the first step in what will ultimately be Bob Iger's departure from the company.
Clark Upped To Lead Titletown Duo For Scripps
The Local Sales Manager at The E.W. Scripps Co.'s two stations in Green Bay, Wisc., and nearby Appleton-Oshkosh, Wisc., is rising to Station Manager. In her new role, Clark will lead day-to-day operations and also serve as the stations' Director of Sales.
ABC News Goes With Division Veteran For Top Role
He joined ABC News as a freelance video editor based in London in 1998 and for the past 26 years has held various roles within ABC News. Now, he's been elevated to President, reporting to Debra OConnell, the President of News Group and Networks under the Disney Entertainment arm.
Hale To The Sales Chief … Of FOX’s Houston, Austin Stations
He spent 18 years at the FOX-owned television stations serving the Dallas-Fort Worth market. Starting August 26, he'll be back at Fox Television Stations, this time as VP/Regional General Sales Manager for its broadcast properties in Houston and Austin.
Centers Scoops Up a San Francisco LPTV Property
In September 2022, Scott Centers was in the news for his decision to sell a low-power television station in Las Vegas. Now, he's back in the news as a buyer, as he's agreed to purchase a San Francisco LPTV operation.
CBS’ ’48 Hours’ Now 24/7 Thanks To ‘FAST’ Move
Can't get enough of CBS News' "48 Hours" television series? There's a free, ad-supported streaming TV (FAST) channel now available to satiate your thirst.
Scripps Scores With Mulligan’s K.C. Return
He was an Executive Producer at "The Spot" and its NBC-affiliated sibling serving Kansas City from 2017 to 2019 and most recently served as News Director of an Allen Media Group property in the Cape Girardeau, Mo.-Paducah, Ky.-Harrisburg, Ill. DMA. Now, he's coming back to the Paris of the Midwest.
National TV Currency Certification Granted to iSpot
Television ad measurement company iSpot has received industry certification from the U.S. Joint Industry Committee (JIC) for its measurement capabilities and methodologies covering critical areas of the cross-platform TV advertising industry.
Gray Agrees To New Affiliation Deal With The CW
The Gray TV stations, which include broadcast television properties in Atlanta and in Cleveland, reach nearly 10% of the U.S. audience. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
BK Does It Its Way, With Spot Cable Focus
When it comes to reaching consumers via Spot Cable, one QSR has catapulted its way to the top of the latest Spot Ten Cable report from Media Monitors. Not only does this make it the dominant brand using the media to build ROI, but it also sees a big spot play count pushing it ahead of a major pizza-focused delivery service.
FOX Television Stations Now Chattin’ In Houston
FOX Television Stations is readying the launch of a locally produced 30-minute program that will air exclusively on its owned-and-operated property in Houston — an offering that sees the transition of a "FOX 26" reporter to host of an offering "designed to celebrate women's resilience and empowerment."
A ‘Refined’ Leadership Structure Means No Corus CRO
The company's stock is presently trading at $0.12 CDN and its media properties have been bruised and battered across 2024. Now, Corus Entertainment has announced that it has "refined" its leadership structure by eliminating the role of EVP/Chief Revenue Officer.
Entravision Enjoys Q2 Revenue Gain With Focus On Continuing Operations
The global digital commercial partnerships business of Entravision Communications was sold during the second quarter of 2024. When one strips out the discontinued operation from the financials, the company rooted in U.S. Hispanic broadcast media had a good Q2.
Cable Subscriber Churn Mars Urban One’s Q2 Results
How did the owner of radio stations, controlling interest partner in national media arm Reach Media, and two cable TV networks perform in the quarter? A dip at both Cleo and TV One, along with flat radio revenue, shifted the company to a net loss.
Roku Sports Channel Promises FAST ‘Premium’ Content
It's an "RSN" reflecting, perhaps, the FAST channel era. Introducing a new, free ad-supported channel that brings all of Roku’s "top-tier, premium sports content" into a singular offering, starting August 12.