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.
Higher Retrans Fees Lead Spectrum To Raise Rates
The thorny subject of retransmission consent revenue has resulted in a firm line in the sand between broadcast TV station owners and MVPDs. Now, rising retrans fees have led one of the nation's biggest MVPDs to raise their rates, with consumers having to foot the bill for more costly cable carriage of "free" channels.
Telemundo Brings ‘Noticias’ To Late Night Weekends
NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises has given the green light to a new 11:30pm Eastern newscast to air on its Spanish-language Telemundo network each Saturday and Sunday, starting July 18. It's a move likely prompted by the COVID-19 pandemic and the upcoming U.S. presidential election.
From Palm Beach To Plattsburgh For Rothstein
Since 2013, he's been the GSM at the ABC affiliate serving the Treasure Coast and Palm Beach County. Now, he's heading to the dual market of Plattsburgh, N.Y. and Burlington, Vt. to lead the Hearst Television duopoly a short drive south of Montréal.
A Second Phoenix NEXTGEN TV Facility Arrives
Another chapter in the rollout of next-generation TV service is being written in the collaborative Phoenix Model Market, with the launch of ATSC 3.0 signals from KASW-TV— The CW affiliate in The Valley of the Sun.