TV/Cable News

The business group representing more than 800 local television stations as they adopt the ATSC 3.0 digital broadcast television standard has confirmed the forthcoming release of NEXTGEN TV-capable receivers from one major global brand that's re-entering the U.S. market.

The FOX brand is returning as a TV offering targeting U.S. Latinos. However, this time around the focus is fully on news ahead of a pivotal presidential election. "Fox & Friends Weekend" anchor Rachel Campos-Duffy is taking a key role in the launch of "FOX Noticias," serving as the anchor of a newscast airing on FOX Deportes.

Take one glance at the latest Spot Ten TV report from iHeartMedia-owned Media Monitors, and you'll instantly notice something unique about the new report. Four of the ten slots are taken by restaurant chains, and one of them — Panera Bread — is taking on a particularly aggressive push to lure consumers.

“Local News Live delivers a local perspective on national stories by tapping into the expertise of Gray journalists in 113 markets,” said Gray COO Sandy Breland. “With this new streaming presence, our reach will expand to deliver that unmatched breaking news coverage and impactful information to a national audience.”

Dominant consumer media data and analytics provider Nielsen has won a multi-year agreement for audience measurement of Allen Media Group's AMG’s networks and syndicated businesses across both cable and digital assets.

NATPE Global is returning to South Florida in February 2025, and the Brunico Communications-owned gathering is crowing about the confirmed participation of some of the biggest TV content producers in the world — a sign that the event, which collapsed during the COVID-19 pandemic, shows signs of life once again.

The network may be known for selling cookware, commemorative plates, and various tchotchkes, but it will now grow fame for live sports, er, sport. QVC has announced a multi-year partnership with USA Pickleball, making the network the exclusive retail and broadcast partner for the sport’s national events.

In 2023, the Broadcasters Foundation of America started its Media Mixer series in New York City to provide connection and networking opportunities for junior-level television and radio professionals while promoting the BFoA's charitable mission. Now the event's fourth installment is coming to the West Coast for the first time.

The 2024 vice presidential debate between Democratic nominee Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Republican nominee Ohio Senator J.D. Vance drew considerable attention, though not as much as in previous election years. Broadcast live from the CBS Broadcast Center in New York City on October 1, the debate garnered an estimated 43.15 million viewers across 15 networks, according to Nielsen.

Madhive’s broadcaster, advertiser, and agency clients are gaining the ability to target audiences based on TV viewing behavior and ad exposure. Several Madhive clients are already benefiting from this, in-market.

An asset purchase agreement that sees the sale of a UHF station in Rapid City, S.D.; two LPTV stations and a TV translator station in Wyoming; and a TV translator in another South Dakota community has officially closed. As such, the parent of "NewsCenter1" no longer owns the properties, earning $5.9 million for them in a deal brokered by Kalil & Co.

First-time TV advertisers are achieving "significant and sustained" mid-funnel results once they launch their campaign. That is the big-picture takeaway from a just-released Video Advertising Bureau report that probes some 230 first-time TV advertisers and the all-important ROI they seek when securing an ad buy.

Allen Media Group's "Local Now" digital streaming platform, one of the nation's largest hubs for free ad-supported streaming television ("FAST") channels, is bringing three additional CBS offerings to its lineup.

Gray Media, the Atlanta-based TV station owner shifting from its Gray Television name, has reached a deal that will bring Chicago Sports Network (CHSN) programming to two of its stations in neighboring markets.

For gamers, virtual reality and augmented reality are each key attraction points. But can a television news department benefit from VR and AR capabilities? WBBM-2 will soon find out.