Bucher Grabs Reins Of Nexstar’s Philly Operations
He's served as VP/GM for Nexstar Media Group's FOX-affiliated WJZY-46 and MyNetwork TV sibling WMYT-55 in Charlotte since Sept. 29, 2021. Now, this "Top Local TV Leader" in 2020 and 2021 is being promoted. And, he is heading to the City of Brotherly Love.
Franklin To Lead TEGNA’s Memphis Duo
The individual who presently serves as the interim General Manager for TEGNA's two TV stations in Western Tennessee's largest metropolitan area is getting the role permanently.
Tubi TV Fuels Total FOX Viewing In May, Says Nielsen
"The new insight removes the siloes of traditional television versus streaming, and puts all content distributors on a level playing field to allow for additional perspective of TV viewing today," Nielsen says. What does the May 2024 report look like?
Gray Stations Honored for ‘Outstanding Investigative Journalism’
The Investigative Reporters and Editors has awarded three Gray Television-owned stations for "outstanding watchdog journalism." The honors were announced on Saturday (6/22) at the group's annual ceremony saluting the best investigative journalism across broadcast, print, and online media.
ONE Media Legal Head Jerry Fritz Calls It Quits
The Executive VP for Strategic and Legal Affairs at ONE Media Technologies LLC, a subsidiary of Sinclair Inc., has announced his retirement. After an illustrious career spanning more than 55 years in and around the broadcast and communications industries, he will step down on July 1.
Media Bureau Sets Comment Period For WBD Waiver Request
The FCC's Media Bureau will consider a petition filed June 14 by Warner Bros. Discovery that seeks regulatory approval for a limited waiver of the Commission’s requirement that covered entities provide a certain amount of audio described
programming per calendar quarter.
NBC Affiliate Morning Anchor Reveals Absence Reason
The University of Missouri at Columbia-owned NBC affiliate that has been home to a morning show anchor since becoming a desk assistant in January 2014 has revealed that his absence since May 27 is due to partial facial paralysis linked to a condition known as Bell’s Palsy.
TVB Study Shines A Light On Local TV Station Online Hubs
Local TV stations have spent decades carefully developing their brands which are built on the locality and relevance of their news content. But how do users of local broadcast TV news and local broadcast station websites/apps really feel about them?
It's a question TVB sought to find the answer to.
Gray Promotes Three Linked to Tech/Digital Roles
They've each played a key role in expanding Gray Television's opportunities with new digital technologies including NEXTGEN TV and Generative AI. Starting July 1, these three individuals will take on greater responsibilities at the broadcast TV station ownership group.
FreeWheel Plays Up Programmatic Ahead of Paris Games
On July 26, the Olympic Games Paris 2024 begin. In the U.S., coverage hubs include NBCU's Peacock app. For advertisers, the latter presents new opportunities to connect with consumers, and FreeWheel has responded with an "enhanced product suite" for programmatic transactions on live streaming events.
FOX Inks The Trade Desk For ‘Extensive Advertising Integrations’
Fox Corporation and global advertising technology firm The Trade Desk have expanded their partnership in a way that brings "best-in-class innovation" to advertisers. This, FOX says, can help them reach more consumers and better measure campaign performance to meet their business objectives.
Another Mediocre Month For Broadcast In ‘The Gauge’
As Nielsen sees it, May 2024 will be remembered for "a powerful Convergent TV win" for CBS's Young Sheldon, with 6 billion viewing minutes for the month across broadcast, cable and streaming. But, with the Big Bang Theory spin-off now concluded, what does that portend for broadcast TV?
Management Team Confirmed For Venu Sports
The joint venture between The Walt Disney Co., FOX and Warner Bros. Discovery announced earlier this year that will bring a sports-focused streaming service to life in the coming months has revealed who will serve as members of its founding leadership team, working from both New York and L.A.
NewsNet Parent Gains A LPTV From the Druckers
The build-out of a network of owned-and-operated low-power television stations that will serve as a broadcast home for the NewsNet 24/7 information source has continued, with its parent company agreeing to acquire a LPTV serving the Colorado Springs market.
WDRB Parent Says CEO Removal Was Fully Legal
The board of directors at Block Communications Inc. says that under Ohio state law, it had every right to make the leadership change, thus nullifying any legal maneuver to undo it. Could this thwart Allan Block's efforts to restore his CEO role, and regain control of his family's company?