How Consumers Can Navigate ‘Fake News’ In The ‘Post-Trust’ Era
We grew up trusting our friends, teachers, newspapers, radio hosts and TV news announcers. Now, say two scholars, "we are now living in the post-trust era." What does this mean for the content appearing on many radio station websites? What about what's being said from a broadcast TV stations news anchors?
Here’s Johnny … And The Spot!
Johnny Carson, who helmed The Tonight Show from 1962-1992, offered in-show product endorsements, as did sidekick and announcer Ed McMahon, throughout many of the show's early years. Now, thanks to Veritone, archival and licensing of these clips, in addition to guest appearances, is possible.
Here Come The Auto Dealers
"Happy Valentine's Day ... here are the keys to your gift." Is that a common thing? Auto dealers may have been hoping for a lovers' leap in sales last week, given the surge in spot TV activity seen for the week ending February 17. What brands, in particular, stepped up their ad activity?
‘Strong Appeal’ For ATSC 3.0 Next-Gen Features, Says Pearl
New research from the Phoenix deployment of Next-Gen TV shows that the new service delivering live, over-the-air TV could increase broadcast TV viewing and drive sales of new receivers. That's according to a study recently conducted by the people pushing the voluntary rollout of ATSC 3.0.
A Global Look At The State Of Broadcast TV Today
Among the many articles about broadcast media shared with RBR+TVBR is a piece from U.K.-based globalwebindex, which enjoys a U.S. office just minutes east of a placid stretch of Pacific beaches. With OTT, CTV and vMVPD common acronyms disrupting broadcast TV, what's the state of the biz?
Broadcast Foundation Reveals 2019 Leadership Awards Recipients
The awards will be presented at the Broadcasters Foundation annual breakfast at 7am Pacific on Wednesday, April 10 in the Brahms Room of the Encore Hotel in Las Vegas, during the 2019 NAB Show.
Philip Falcone Grabs A Gotham LPTV
How valuable is an LPTV facility licensed to the city of New York? Call it a bargain-basement acquisition in the nation's No. 1 DMA for the man behind HC2 Station Group, thanks to a deal consummated Jan. 31 and filed Friday with the FCC.
How Is AI Transforming Media’s Financial Ecosystem?
The co-lead in Deloitte Telecom's Media and Technology Cognitive Advantage Consulting Practice and a Deloitte Consulting principal have been tapped to serve as keynote speakers for Media Financial Management Association’s Localism Event In New York.
Could This Next-Gen Video Conference Be For You?
What is being billed as the industry’s largest conference dedicated to the next generation of video distribution is readying its second go-around, in Denver in mid-May. It promises to bring together the leading video executives from around the globe. Learn why The Pay TV Show may matter for you.
CBS In Q4: Revenue, Income Up, But It’s Not Good Enough
Just after Thursday's Closing Bell on Wall Street, CBS Corporation revealed its Q4 results. Here's a glance at the key highlights you need to know about the media company's fiscal health.
Univision: Ratings Are Up, But The Q4 Net Loss Is Big
According to Nielsen, Univision is easily beating Comcast-owned rival Telemundo in the prime-time ratings war. That isn't helping Univision's finance flaws, exacerbated by an ongoing carriage dispute with DISH Network. Univision in Q4 swung from net income to a net loss of $40.2 million.
Graham Sticks With Nielsen For Local TV Ratings
A multi-year renewal agreement for Nielsen Local TV ratings and Nielsen local consumer behavior data, Scarborough, across Graham’s local television stations and markets was announced today by the nation's dominant audience measurement and consumer data company.
DISH Shares Slide On Poor Q4 Report
As the Closing Bell rang on Wall Street, the DBS provider's shares finished with a 7.7% decline in value, ending at $28.86. Volume was exceptionally heavy, as investors expressed displeasure in DISH's Q4 quarterly earnings report.
Sinclair’s ‘Marquee’ Plan To Secure Cubs Games
For years, Tribune's WGN-9 and what is now WGN America brought Chicago Cubs baseball games to fans across the nation, helping fuel the growth of "Cubs Nation." As of today, the team's games will no longer be found on over-the-air TV. Thank the company that failed to merge with Tribune.
Gray Gets OK For Legacy Plan In Nebraska
A September 2018 deal submitted to the FCC for approval has passed muster with the Commission. As a result, it can move forward with a plan to use the station as a full-time satellite of another station within this very large DMA. The station is the property owned by Sherry Nelson and her daughter.