Vizrt Teams With Dalet For Newsroom Boost
The company known for real-time graphics and live production products for content creators in the broadcast media space has integrated its flagship newsroom HTML-based templated graphics system with Dalet Galaxy five.
A Home Improvement Push At Spot TV
The latest Media Monitors Spot Ten reports have been released by the iHeartMedia-owned company tied to RCS, and for cable and broadcast television spots, one big home improvement retailer made a big push to bring in shoppers across the Memorial Day holiday weekend.
Gray Scores More LPTVs In Winemiller Deal
In low-power television circles, Jeff Winemiller is one of the broadcast media sector's more familiar licensees. He's bought and sold LPTVs across the last several years, and now he's agreed to a deal that will deliver, pending FCC approval, four mini-stations to Gray Television.
CBS News & Stations Stations Get New Spectrum Deal
A multi-year distribution agreement has been reached that encompasses Paramount's full portfolio of linear cable networks, CBS owned-and-operated broadcast stations and direct-to-consumer streaming services.
An Upsizing, and Pricing, For Gray’s 2029 Notes Comes
Broadcast TV station ownership group Gray Television on Thursday offered details on the pricing of its recently announced private offering of $1.25 billion aggregate principal amount of 10.5% senior secured first lien notes due 2029.
WhiteHawk, MediaCo Finalizes Funding For Estrella Deal
A private credit investment manager focused on asset-based financing solutions has formally entered into an agreement to provide millions of dollars in loans to the owner of New York FMs "Hot 97" and WBLS so it may acquire the intellectual property — but not the stations its content airs on — of Estrella Media.
Family Feud Costs Allan Block His CEO Role
The owner of four broadcast television stations, including the FOX affiliate serving Louisville, is apparently setting a new course under a new Chief Executive Officer. According to published reports, Allan Block is no longer in the role, nor is he board chairman, of his family's Block Communications Inc.
FOX Selects Cupp to Host Syndicated Political ‘Battleground’
It's being described as "a new political digital initiative" that kicked off Tuesday as a newsletter, with a national linear broadcast debut date finalized for June 10. Introducing "Battleground," from FOX First Run, which enjoys clearances on every FOX Television Stations property.
AMG Agreement Brings In-Stream ‘Frame’ Ads To Viewers
New, in-stream "Frame" ad experiences are now available to advertisers seeking to connect with viewers of The Weather Channel, Local Now, and HBCU Go via their respective connected TV apps.
Skechers Struts Its Way Across Spot Television
It's known by multiple generations for its trendy streetwear. And, to help grow business, it is investing heavily in Spot Cable and broadcast TV, based on the latest data from Media Monitors.
Iconic First Coast TV Anchor Readies For Retirement
He's considered the Dean of television news anchors in the Jacksonville, Fla., market, and has been associated with the TV station today owned by Graham Media Group since 1975, when it was the market's CBS affiliate and licensed to The Washington Post Co. His final newscast is May 31.
FOX, ESPN, WBD Joint Sports Platform Gets A Name
Venu Sports has been unveiled as the brand identity for the forthcoming sports streaming service being built through the joint venture created by ESPN, FOX and Warner Bros. Discovery. Further details, including pricing and launch timing, will be announced at a later date.
Confirmed: CBS News & Stations Adjusts Detroit Leadership
He had been with CBS News and Stations since becoming an Account Executive for its WUPA-69 in Atlanta 25 years ago. In October 2022, he rose from VP/GM to President/GM of the company's two stations in Detroit. Now, Brian Watson has departed the Motor City duo.
The CW Network Unveils A Seven-Night Primetime Schedule
Now under majority control of the nation's No. 1 owner of broadcast TV stations, The CW on Thursday unveiled its first seven-night 2024-25 primetime schedule, and the changes Nexstar Media Group have brought to the network included the continued expansion of "CW Sports."
Gray Television Begins Proposed Refi Process
Gray Television has commenced the refinancing process for its existing $1.15 billion term loan due 2026 and up to $450 million of its 5.875% senior notes due 2026. The goal? To extend "a significant portion" of its near-term debt maturities.













