Comments In TV white spaces NPRM Flow To Washington
The comments from the NAB ask the Commission to protect licensees first and foremost above unlicensed operations, to accept Microsoft's coordination proposal rather than seeking to streamline this proposal, and to not consider higher power operations on first-adjacent channels to broadcaster operations at this time. For other groups, it's all about bridging the digital divide.
A Slice of Cable for National Pizza Brands
Has the COVID-19 blues kept you away from the kitchen? Two of the nation's biggest pizza delivery brands think so. It could explain why they each stepped up their advertising efforts last week, the latest Media Monitors Spot Ten Cable report shows.
Nexstar Declares A Hefty Quarterly Dividend
Nexstar Media Group's Board of Directors has signed off on a sizable quarterly cash dividend — a positive sign that came just before the latest setback for media stocks on Wall Street.
After Two Years, Ziply Gets KIRO-7 Back
As a result of "negotiations in recent weeks," Cox Media Group — now with a new logo and Apollo Global Management's big investment reconstituting the company — has reached an agreement that brings KIRO-7 in Seattle back to Ziply Fiber.
A Standard Response To TEGNA Board Proxy Defeat
Weeks of lobbying designed to woo TEGNA shareholders ultimately failed to generate enough support for a plan to seat Standard General founder Soohyung Kim and nominees selected by the investment firm on the TV broadcaster's Board of Directors. Standard General commented on Thursday's defeat by calling for unity. But, it also offered plenty of criticisms.
An Activist Investor Gains Nielsen’s Cooperation, and Info Sharing
Elliott Management Corp. has successfully secured an "information sharing and cooperation agreement" with Nielsen, a company it has a big stake in. It's a big step for Nielsen, which saw its Q1 earnings dip slightly as COVID-19 fueled headwinds began to ravage its global business halfway through the three-month period while naming a former News Corp. digital leader to its board.
Kids and Teens Drive Daytime TV Viewing and Streaming Increases During COVID-19
Several weeks into the COVID-19 pandemic, a clearer picture is emerging around how “shelter-in-place” orders are affecting the daily lives of American families in local cities across the country—specifically as it relates to their TV appetite. A just-released Nielsen study has much to share on the subject.
Scripps Stations Ensure Viewers Will Be On ‘The Rebound’
A new initiative to connect people with the information and resources they need to navigate life during the coronavirus pandemic is enabling viewers of select E.W. Scripps Co. broadcast TV stations to recover from sheltering at home. It's a companywide service-oriented content initiative that provides audiences with tools and resources as the country moves forward.
Hubbard Agrees To Bring Local Newscasts To Haystack
Six stations owned by Hubbard Broadcasting are now supplying local TV news content to the ad-supported on-demand Haystack TV service. It's another way viewers, both in-market and across the U.S., can get a close-up look at what's impacting cities in Minnesota, New Mexico and New York.
A Remote Media Workflow Installation for Gray in Alabama
Bitcentral Inc., the provider of "efficient media workflows" in the U.S. and Latin America, has completed its first-ever remote installation. This involved refreshing hardware for Gray Television's NBC affiliate in Montgomery, Ala.
TV Sales: A Strong Compensation Profession?
The Spring 2020 edition of the Radio + Television Business Report magazine is officially available to all subscribers, and in it are the exclusive findings of a survey conducted by RBR+TVBR and Media Staffing Network. To learn how the 2020 TV Sales Compensation Study was produced, Media Staffing Network CEO Laurie Kahn offers details on how her firm gathered the results.
NAB Displeased With FCC 6GHz Use OK
In an unanimous vote conducted virtually during Thursday's April Open Opening, the FCC placed its seal of approval on new rules that make some 1,200 megahertz of spectrum in the 6GHz band available for unlicensed use. The NAB quickly responded, assailing the Commissioners for the move, which could be a game-changer for WiFi.
Gray Gives Cleveland A Televised Virtual Classroom
The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted every aspect of life for Ohio residents, including the 2020 academic school year for thousands of students and teachers across the Buckeye State. In Northeast Ohio, Gray Television has proved to be a welcome helping hand to both the Cleveland Metropolitan School District (CMSD) and the local teachers union.
TV Consumption In A COVID-19 World: What Audiences Say
What can domestic broadcast TV stations learn from worldwide viewer trends since shelter-in-place rules were put in effect across Earth? A detailed webinar conducted by Kantar's London-based leadership team sheds some light on ways U.S. over-the-air television could further fuel viewer growth and, in turn, get ad dollars revving up once again.
What to Do For The Current TV License Renewal Cycle
The FCC’s Media Bureau has unveiled the license renewal filing procedures for all classes of television stations. In doing so, it is reminding stations of the availability of the Form 2100, Schedule 303-S, otherwise known as the new Children’s Television Programming declaratory form. The Bureau focuses its communique, however, on the 2020-2023 TV license renewal cycle.