Celebration of Service to America Winners Revealed
The National Association of Broadcasters Leadership Foundation (NABLF) has revealed the winners of the 2019 Celebration of Service to America Awards. Winners will be honored at the Celebration of Service to America dinner, held June 11 at a riverside venue located in Washington.
The 2019 Sports Report: Everything TV Stations Need To Know
Kagan analyst Adam Gajo has completed The 2019 Sports Report, and we've got details on his findings. They shed light on "the highly valuable commodity of live sports content in the television industry."
Goodbye KAKE In Davis’ Plans
The GM of Lockwood Broadcast Group's ABC affiliate in Wichita, KAKE-10, is returning to a market he left to take the job in Kansas a little more than three years ago.
TV Translator Meeting, Conference Confirmed For Reno
Topics during the three-day convention include FCC updates on ATSC 3.0, eligibility in the first and second displacement windows, mechanics of filing, OET input signal, TV Study Updates and FCC research tips and tricks.
TEGNA Shareholders OK With Board, Compensation Resolution
TEGNA Inc. shareholders have "overwhelmingly approved" the re-election of board members, as well as an advisory resolution on the compensation of the company’s named executive officers.
Is OTT Eating Into OTA, While Killing Cable TV?
We've all seen the studies that point to continued cord-cutting thanks to the rise of over-the-top (OTT) choices for video news and entertainment. But, is broadcast TV at risk from OTT growth? This study says yes, making it required reading for all TV station owners.
TEGNA Board OK’s Dividend As Stock Rebounds
TEGNA's Board of Directors has declared a dividend of 7 cents per share, payable on July 1, to stockholders of record as of the close of business on June 7. The move comes as the company's stock is on its way to its highest level in two years.
With Parent’s BK Exit Set, EstrellaTV Adds Three Local Newscasts
With an emergence from debtor-in-possession status set to hand HPS Investment Partners 100% of the new equity interests in the company, LBI Media has given its broadcast TV network the green light to launch local newscasts in three markets where it has O&Os.
Is Ianniello’s Longer Acting Role A First Step To Viacom Merger?
A suspension of CBS's search for another CEO has been confirmed by the media company. This could be a signal that a Viacom reunification is coming. But, CBS made it clear that its move to keep Joe Ianniello in an acting CEO role through 2019 is a testament to his accomplishments.
‘What The Fed Is Watching’ … And Its Possible Media Impact
The VP and Regional Executive of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta's New Orleans Branch will offer a keynote address at the 59th annual conference for the Media Financial Management Association (MFM) and its BCCA subsidiary, the media industry’s credit association.
AARP Yawp: A Generation Still Ignored By Marketers
Some 77% of U.S. adults 50 years of age and older feel they are being ignored by advertisers .That's likely no different than what was seen 20 or 30 years ago. But, here's the rub: The AARP generation is bigger than ever before and arguably more affluent, too.
Fuse Lit On Voluntary Debtor-in-Possession Move
The official tag line seen on the Twitter page for MVPD-distributed channel Fuse reads, "We're working on ourselves." How prophetic. Parent company Fuse Media has just initiated a voluntary, pre-packaged Chapter 11 financial restructuring.
News, Radio/Podcast Honors Revealed by Peabody
The Peabody Board of Jurors has revealed its 2019 winners in the News and Radio/Podcast categories, rounding out the Peabody 30 for programs released in 2018. Click here for all of the details on who's taking home 2019 honors.
The Bleeding Continues For Comscore Stock
The company that believes it offers a strong alternative to Nielsen has a 1-year target estimate of $24.80 for its stock. With Monday's trading session, Comscore shares finished at roughly half of that amount, falling yet again on Wall Street.
Another End Of The Month Auto Surge For TV Spots
Oh, it's the end of the month? That typically means auto dealer associations will rev up their advertising at spot television. But, what makes April 2019 different than previous months? It's happening earlier, perhaps thanks to Easter Recess and the Passover holiday.