MLB Pro Partner League Signs Gray TV Broadcast Deal
Gray’s television stations in Mankato, Minn.; Rockford, Ill.; Sioux Falls, S.D.; and Cedar Rapids, Iowa will air games from American Association of Professional Baseball (AAPB) teams located in or near those respective markets.
Another Big Week At Spot Cable For Progressive
When it comes to the amount of activity at Spot Cable one of the standout automotive insurance specialty brands has committed to, it’s easy to say that the “Flo” has been steady for this company. Indeed, the continued use of Spot Cable has made Progressive a leader across 2024.
Iconic Denver Newscaster Rick Sallinger Dies
The veteran news reporter for KCNC-4, the CBS owned-and-operated property serving Denver, has died of natural causes at the age of 74.
Cost Controls, Scripps Networks Trends Get Analyst’s Queries
While CEO Adam Symson shared that Scripps is "off to a pretty good start for the year," shares tumbled in Friday's trading following an earnings call that saw Wells Fargo analyst Steven Cahall ask about Q2 revenue guidance for the Networks arm.
Entravision Reduces C-Suite Expenses With Leadership Shifts
Entravision Communications, which today sees the bulk of its revenue come from global digital advertising initiatives while its roots remain in U.S. Hispanic radio and television station ownership, has a new Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer. Christopher Young has departed the company.
Scripps Local Media Revenue Surges As Networks Are Challenged
As President/CEO Adam Symson said in comments ahead of a Friday morning earnings call for analysts and investors, The E.W. Scripps Co. enjoyed "strong operating results" in Q1 that exceeded its expectations. Symson cited the company's "close expense management" for the financial prowess.
Ex-Univision Houston Head Returns To Town For TEGNA Job
Succeeding the retired Susan McEldoon as VP/Station Manager of KHOU-11 in Houston at the start of 2019 was Bobby Springer, TEGNA's former Director of Advertising and Promotion for KUSA-9 in Denver. Springer departed the station on April 12. The new leader of KHOU-11 has been named.
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Hawaiian Telcom Inks AMG Carriage Deal
The broadcast media company owned by Byron Allen that acquired a pair of TV stations in Hawaii — one from the Lilly family and another from Richard French — has secured a retransmission consent agreement with a local MVPD that includes continued carriage of seven cable TV channels.
Even With WTXF License Fight, Fox ‘Steady and Ready’
Despite poor comps on ad revenue due to the absence of a Super Bowl telecast in 2024, FOX Corporation's fiscal Q3 financial report is largely rosy. The results led a MoffettNathanson analyst to offer a glowing report signaling its support of the company's current leadership and profit-generation plan.
Revenue ‘Slightly Below’ Expectations for Comscore In Q1
When it comes to CEO Jon Carpenter's Q1 2024 earnings assessment, he's well aware of the results, which saw revenue finish "slightly below our expectations." That said, Carpenter says Comscore is making "encouraging progress against a number of key initiatives" deemed critical to its "transformation."
Pluto TV Gets Fifteen NBCU Local Streaming Channels
A collection of NBC and Telemundo local and regional streaming news channels are heading to one of the most commonly known free ad-supported TV (FAST) channel platforms in the U.S., with five of the 15 channels already launched as of today.
Ahead of Q1 Earnings, TEGNA Selects KGW’s New Head
At the end of 2018, DJ Wilson retired as President/GM of TEGNA's NBC affiliate serving Portland, Ore., ending a 12-year run. He was succeeded by Steve Carter, who transferred from KUSA-9 in Denver to take the role. As of June 3, Carter will be retiring, too.
DirecTV Streaming Customers Get The CW In Four Markets
If you're a DirecTV streaming customer in four cities where The CW Network affiliate is owned by Gray Television, you can now view these channels thanks to a new carriage agreement.
The InFOCUS Podcast: Gray Q1 2024 Earnings
In this InFOCUS Podcast, presented by dot.FM, we hear from Gray Television leaders Hilton Howell Jr., Pat LaPlatney and Sandy Breland as well as outgoing CFO Jim Ryan and his successor as we review not only a stellar Q1, but strong guidance, while Howell chided Wall Street for its lack of attention.
DQ Delivers With Spot Cable Surge
There's a new effort taking shape for Dairy Queen, and the venerable quick-service restauranteur and ice cream chain is using spot cable to get its marketing messages across in the most efficient way.