Moonves Set For Merrill Lynch, Goldman Sachs Events
Les Moonves will be at Thursday's Bank of America Merrill Lynch Media Conference. He'll also be at a Goldman Sachs event on Sept. 20.
Univision Unveils Multiplatform Noon Newscast
Univision today launches the first network newscast, regardless of language, in the midday hour. Live streaming is key to its birth.
Cornhusker Flood Sweeps Daystar To Multicast
The station’s religious programming will shift to its HD3 digital signal, thanks to a programming agreement forged between
FCC Vote Set On Set-Top Box Plan
The Commission on Sept. 29 will vote on a proposal introduced yesterday by Chairman Tom Wheeler to open set-top cable TV boxes to competition.
Study: Time Spent With TV Tops Other Media
According to a new GfK study produced for TVB, American adults aged 18 and older spend nearly five hours a day with “traditional television.”
Discovery, AT&T Ink Expanded Carriage Deal
One analyst called the timing of Discovery’s deal with AT&T a welcome “surprise," yet remains wary of the company's ad outlook.
Is Next-Gen HDR TV The Next Big Thing?
A newly released research report finds that one in four U.S. homes will have an HDR TV by 2020.
Top Tips For The Nationwide EAS Test
Harold Price, President of Sage Alerting Systems, offers some suggestions for broadcast media as the test approaches.
Moody’s Upgrades Gray, Assigns Rating To Notes
A “B2” rating was assigned to Gray Television’s proposed $525 million of new notes due 2024, and upgraded its existing notes due 2026.
FCC Says Farewell To UHF Discount
The FCC has abolishing its 30-year-old UHF discount, which gives TV station owners greater leeway in complying with the national audience reach cap.
TV Duopoly Ditched In Huntsville
An ABC affiliate in Alabama was poised to enter a duopoly via a JSA with Raycom. Now, the station is going to an entity tied to Heartland Media.
Sinclair Adds $150 Million To Share Buyback Plan
The company, presently with $58 million in its current authorization, has set an additional plan in motion.
Raycom Helps Bring Relief To Water-logged Louisiana
“Louisiana Rising” benefit concert also gets coverage on ABC O&Os, six other TV companies’ stations.
OTT Sees Healthy Gains In Broadband Homes
Services such as Netflix and Hulu are increasingly common in households with broadband access, Parks Associates finds.
TVU Readies Services For Election Season
Broadcasters set to cover the presidential debates and Election Day events have a wireless uplink provider to consider.