Cinematic Vision For Live TV, Thanks To TNDV
TNDV founder Nic Dugger has been seeking ways to inject the dramatic look that digital cinema cameras produce into his live television and event productions for years. That has now changed, thanks to broadcast production technology from two big players.
MLB Ready To Play Ball With Hulu + Live TV
Thanks to the presence of MLB Network, Hulu + Live TV will have more than 100 nationally broadcast MLB games. Hulu says it can go further thanks to RSN agreements.
Fubo Forges Four MLB Club Marketing Pacts
The "sports-first" vMVPD, through newly signed arrangements, will enjoy Fubo in-stadium and digital branding in addition to fan engagement opportunities at the home of the Cleveland Guardians, Houston Astros, Seattle Mariners and Texas Rangers, respectively.
Want A Virtual TV News Anchor? ENCO Has A Solution
With GenAI rapidly becoming one of the leading topics of interest at next month's NAB Show in Las Vegas, many may be curious as to the extent of artificial intelligence usage by broadcast media that could come in future years. ENCO will most likely be turning heads with its latest offering.
Arena Football League Coming To Gray Stations
Gray Television has signed a multi-year agreement with the Arena Football League — a pact that will bring Saturday arena football games to local broadcast TV stations owned by the publicly traded company in at least 34 U.S. markets.
Retro TV Comes To Rip City
Add the city known for its craft breweries, quirky arts and culture and the Trail Blazers to the roster of markets that will have a broadcast TV station airing Get After It Media’s Retro TV digital multicast network.
Scripps’ Fine Choice For A New Board Member
The person who heads the consumer research and marketing services arm of an Austin-based technology-enabled litigation services firm has been nominated for a board seat at The E.W. Scripps Co. This individual would succeed Lauren Rich Fine, who will step down in May.
Sinclair Ups Its GC To Chief Legal Officer
Since 2019, he has served as SVP/General Counsel for Sinclair Inc. Now the owner of Sinclair Broadcast Group, Compulse and Dielectric, among other enterprises, is promoting him to EVP/Chief Legal Officer.
State Farm Re-Ups WNBA Ion Sponsorship, Commits To NWSL
State Farm will once again be the title sponsor of the WNBA's Friday games on Ion, owned by The E.W. Scripps Co. At the same time, the insurance specialist has invested in brand positioning and in-game sponsorship of Saturday evening women's soccer matches also airing on Ion.
Survey Says Broadcast TV ‘Primary and Preferred’ Live Sports Source
Local broadcast television is still the primary and preferred way viewers watch sports. That's the leading conclusion from a TVB-commissioned 5,000-respondent sports survey conducted by Dynasta.
Confirmed: Scripps Bringing Red Wings, Pistons To WMYD
RBR+TVBR has confirmed that play-by-play coverage of two of Detroit professional sports teams will soon be heading to the CW Network affiliate serving the Motor City owned by The E.W. Scripps Co.
Ray Carter Is Retiring. Who’s The Next WSB-2 Head?
After nearly 40 years of leadership in local television, Ray Carter will depart on April 1 as President of Content for Cox Media Group and as VP/GM of its flagship station, WSB-2 in Atlanta, which RBR+TVBR first reported on January 5. We now know who will take on Carter's dual roles at CMG.
Alfonso Ribeiro To Host Hearst Show on ABC Stations
The new series debuts weekend mornings starting April 6 on ABC-owned and affiliated stations as part of the “Weekend Adventure” E/I program block and is hosted by the longtime star of various family-friendly programming known for his time on "Fresh Prince of Bel Air."
Leap Media, KMG Global Networks Team For TV Travel Series
Peter Greenberg is poised to host a 30-minute syndicated television series that offers insights and insider tips on improving the trip experience. The show is the result of a partnership between Leap Media Group and the media consultancy and advice firm led by Gary Krantz.
New Cablecast Accessibility Upgrades Deliver Improved Viewer Experience
Cablecast is leading with accessibility upgrades at NAB this year. Its new Multiple Audio Programs (MAP) functionality answers the need for Secondary Audio Program (SAP) support. Other upgrades include expanded web content accessibility features and improved VOD search capabilities.