Monday, August 3, 2026

Corus Entertainment's Toronto headquarters, as of January 2020

Corus’ Credit Ceiling Takes A Hike

The publicly traded company that owns the Global TV network and a group of broadcast radio stations including "Q107" and "The Edge" in Toronto has finalized a deal giving it the opportunity to get more Loonies and Twonies on loan, as a cash advance.

A Big February For YouTube, Says Nielsen

YouTube took the lead in Nielsen’s February 2025 Media Distributor Gauge, gaining 2% over January to capture 11.6% of time spent watching TV across the month. This marks YouTube’s best share of TV to date, and is the second time the pure-play streamer has topped the Media Distributor Gauge since Nielsen began tracking in November 2023. 
José Cancela

Telemundo Head Confirmed For Hispanic Radio Conference

At the 2025 Hispanic Radio Conference, scheduled for mid-June in Houston, José Cancela will share why there is plenty of history to help us understand how those who first paved the way did the extraordinary, helping to build the Spanish-language media landscape that exists today.

Another Strong Week For Pharma At Spot TV

It's not a secret to market observers that pharmaceutical companies have embraced broadcast television and national spots to help build brand awareness and grow sales. Last week, one Pharma brand led the pack in a big way.

WOWT GM To Retire, Ending 44-Year Career

In 2021, he became GM of WOWT-6, the NBC affiliate serving the Omaha-Council Bluffs market. It was a rise in responsibilities for an individual whose career in broadcasting began at WOW Radio in 1981. Now, he's retiring.

A Family-Focused Info Show? WISH Granted

Looking for a local newscast where the assignment desk editor isn't glued to the police scanner? DuJuan McCoy and his Circle City Broadcasting may have just the right cup of tea — or best flavor of juice box — for your afternoon viewing needs.
NAB / National Association of Broadcasters

NAB Dereg Call Comes As Court Considers FCC Quadrennial Appeal

The NAB's SVP of Communications has authored an advocacy piece calling for immediate action from the courts when it comes to loosening the FCC's local ownership rules for radio and television, labeling the current regulations "from a bygone era." The comments come as broadcasters offered oral arguments in a case against the FCC.

Red Dawn: MLB Games Come To FOX 19

From star shortstop Elly de la Cruz to a pitching staff that includes Hunter Greene, the Cincinnati Reds are expected to improve upon 2024 this season. For local fans of the Major League Baseball team, watching their games has just gotten a little easier.
Mike Meara

NPG Local TV Leader Mike Meara To Retire

At the end of 2025, the President of News-Press & Gazette Co.'s broadcast division will be giving up the role as he has announced his retirement. But, NPG employees won't entirely be seeing him disappear from the company.
Julie Eisenman

Chris Cotugno Is Retiring From KDKA-TV. Who’s The Successor?

After more than two decades of service, including serving as General Manager for nearly the past six years, Chris Cotugno is retiring from the CBS News and Stations property serving Pittsburgh. Who is taking Cotugno's chair at the station?

Peacock Adds In-Market NBC Sports RSN Streaming

Peacock is now offering in-market streaming of the NBC Sports Regional Networks as an add-on subscription option, providing paid Peacock OTT platform consumers with direct access to NBC Sports Bay Area, NBC Sports Boston, NBC Sports California or NBC Sports Philadelphia.

A Super Sunday For FOX, and Tubi, ‘The Gauge’ Reads

A "record-breaking" 127.7 million viewers watched FOX’s broadcast of Super Bowl LIX — including a simulcast streamed on FOX’s free streaming service, Tubi. But, how did television viewing fare otherwise in February 2025? Nielsen's monthly report, "The Gauge," offers new details.

Spectrum Reach Offering Designed To Boost Ad Effectiveness

The advertising sales business of Charter Communications is moving ahead with a full-market rollout of its newest planning tool, Audience Reach Optimizer (ARO). The offering from Spectrum Reach is designed to boost the effectiveness and efficiency of advertisers' campaigns, delivering their TV ads to their intended audience.

Italian Chocolate Giant Seeks U.S. Kids Via Cable TV

Forget Hershey's. Negate Nestlé. In much of Europe, this is a brand that dominates with kids. Now, it has its sights set on the U.S. market, and it is using Spot Cable to build its growing brand awareness.

A ‘FAST’ Break For 37 Gray Media Properties

"Local News Live," which celebrated its fourth birthday in February as a free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) network, is getting a boost from Gray Media by placing its 2pm Eastern afternoon newscast on 37 of its broadcast TV stations.