Roku Sports Channel Promises FAST ‘Premium’ Content
It's an "RSN" reflecting, perhaps, the FAST channel era. Introducing a new, free ad-supported channel that brings all of Roku’s "top-tier, premium sports content" into a singular offering, starting August 12.
Lougee’s Farewell Call Highlights TEGNA’s Olympic, Political Power
Political ad-dollar growth and NBC's coverage of the Summer 2024 Olympic Games from Paris is fueling TEGNA across the second half of the year. That's the message delivered to analysts and shareholders by Dave Lougee, who hosted his final TEGNA earnings call on Wednesday ahead of his retirement.
HMPG Expands Partnership With Samsung TV Plus
Hearst Media Production Group (HMPG), the producer and distributor of unscripted programming associated with Hearst Television, has widened its agreement with Samsung’s free, ad-supported TV (FAST) and video-on-demand (AVOD) service.
Political Advertising AI Comment Period Opens For FCC
The FCC has set dates for comments around its Notice of Proposed Rulemaking concerning the use of artificial intelligence in political advertising. The rule would require FCC licensees, including TV stations, to report political ads that use generative AI.
‘Blab TV’ Successfully Gets FCC Fine Reduction For Rule Flub
In November 2023, a suggested fiscal penalty of $9,000 was affirmed by FCC Media Division Video Bureau Chief Barbara Kreisman for a Florida TV station owner who was tardy with the filing of issues/programs lists with the Commission. Now, B&C must pay up — albeit with a lower payment amount.
Roark, Mitchell Take Expanded Roles At CBS
CBS News and Stations is introducing a new editorial leadership structure, and this puts two female executives in expanded roles across the organization. Additionally, several longtime executives will assume key roles by joining the current team that oversees daily editorial and newsgathering.
Edge Spectrum Handed Late License Renewal Fine
A major licensee of low-power television stations could be required to pay a fine for the late submission of renewal applications for two properties, located in Sacramento and in Bend, Ore., respectively.
Admonishment Erases Proposed FCC Tardiness Fine
The FCC in August 2023 issued county administrators in rural Colorado a suggested $6,000 fine for being six weeks late with the license renewal applications for four low-power TV stations. County leaders responded. Guess what? The fine has been erased by the Commission.
The Chase For ROI Flows Through Spot Cable
The latest Media Monitors Spot Ten Cable report shows a financial institution taking a commanding lead at the top, with the brand's play count higher than any bank in recent memory.
CTV Parent, iHeartRadio Partner Bell Media Misses Analysts’ Forecasts
Despite its massive reach and unique content delivered by broadcast radio, cable and broadcast TV, and the popular Crave OTT platform, Bell Media parent BCE Inc. reported second quarter 2024 revenue results that failed to meet the expectations of five analysts polled by Zacks.
Cook Selected As Scripps’ New Head Chef In Las Vegas
He has served as Senior Director of Sales for WXYZ-7 and WMYD-20, the E.W. Scripps Co.'s stations serving Detroit since 2021. Starting September 3, he'll be the new VP/General Manager for Scripps' ABC affiliate serving Southern Nevada.
Post-O’Donnell ‘CBS Evening News’ Plans Unveiled
Wendy McMahon, the President/CEO of CBS News and Stations and CBS Media Ventures, has now shared what the prime-time newscast's future will be, once Norah O'Donnell moves to a new role following the November 2024 U.S. elections. It involves a move to New York, among other changes.
‘Valley PBS’ Returns To The Air After Camp Fire Damage
The June Lightning Complex Fire is today 100% contained. However, the damage left in its wake in an area above Kings Canyon Road to the east of this San Joaquin Valley metropolis was severe for Valley PBS. Within days, service returned. It's thanks to Gary Cocola, and a temporary solution.
The Evolving Media Consumption Habits of Asian Americans
While television continues to be primary media used by Asian Americans, it is now being driven by a-la-carte streaming services over conventional, linear TV. That's a key finding from a newly released study of the Asian American consumer landscape from multicultural marketing firm PCA.
A Connected TV Plus Digital Tool Comes From Innovid
Innovid, the independent software platform used for ad creation, delivery, measurement, and optimization across connected TV, linear, and digital, has brought to market a product it calls "the first holistic frequency management" offering for connected TV and digital advertising.