BIA/Kelsey Report Puts Local TV In Healthy Spotlight
The State of the Industry Television Report concludes that, despite increased competition, local television stations are maintaining
Nexstar EPS Falls Short Of Analyst Expectations
Nexstar Broadcasting Group, which intends to purchase Media General in a cash-and-stock deal, saw its Q2 income rise. Analysts expected
BBC Airs Olympics Live in 360-Degree Video
Get coverage through new BBC Sport 360 app for iOS, Android & Samsung’s Gear virtual reality headset.
Select Pay TV Customers Get Rio 4K Coverage
NBC Olympics is distributing 4K Ultra High-Def coverage provided by Olympic Broadcasting Services and
TV Sales Down 1%, Revenue Up for 2016
CTA predicts TV set sales will reach 39.7M units in 2016 (down 1%) & revenues could reach
Tribune Media Co. Suffers Wider Losses To Settle Newsday Tax Matter
Tribune's Q2 and 1H 2016 financials were impacted by its impasse with Dish Network and a big IRS payment.
Analyst Ups Media General Earnings Estimates
Media General saw net revenue increase 13%, to $363 million, in its fiscal Q2, while adjusted EBITDA grew 23%, to $111 million.
Hulu Bids Adieu to Free Service
If you have Hulu, you’re going to have to pay for it.
‘Nice EBITDA Beat’ for Media General
Media General is still seeing synergies from the Lin Media merger.
‘The Most Attractive Platform To Reach Voters’
Scripps Chairman, President and CEO Rich Boehne says voters are deeply engaged with this election.
Apple Pivots on TV
Apple is said to working on an electronic television guide.
Branded Content May Trump Ad-Blockers
Nielsen reports brand recall & brand lift are typically higher with branded content as opposed to pre-roll ads.
Liggins Goes After Higher TV One Ad Rates
CEO Al Liggins says after 11 years, it's time to raise TV One's ad rates.
Olympics, Political Give Gray Nice Bump
Gray Television executives cite Olympics, political as bright spots in the coming weeks.
Time Warner Buys Hulu Stake
Time Warner has acquired a 10% stake in Hulu.