‘Shoppable Experiences’ Come To TelevisaUnivision’s U.S. Properties
Spanish-language media and content company TelevisaUnivision has signed off on a new partnership that brings a new "retail media experience" to consumers of its content on both linear and streaming platforms.
The NEXTGEN TV Bandwagon Rolls Through Maine
The biggest market in Maine now has broadcast television stations offering NEXTGEN TV signals to those who have the capability of receiving the ATSC 3.0-powered transmissions. It is thanks to the conversion from ATSC 1.0 broadcasts of a broadcast TV station owned by Cunningham Broadcasting Corp. and operated by Sinclair Inc.
Adjusted Net Income, Earnings Slip In Q1 For Rogers
Adjusted net income and the adjusted diluted earnings per share each declined in the first quarter of 2024 for Canada's dominant multimedia company, adding to the nationwide revenues woes for radio and TV companies.
Sinclair’s ‘NBC Montana’ Gets OK For UHF Channel Tweak
Three years ago, a Sinclair Inc. received FCC approval to shift from VHF Channel 13 to UHF Channel 20. However, interference concerns turned out to be greater than originally anticipated. A new channel for the station was sought. The FCC's Media Bureau just said yes for the channel shift.
Adell Cheers FCC Approval Of WADL Sale To Mission
The FCC, after careful consideration of the proposed sale of Kevin Adell's WADL-TV in Detroit to Mission Broadcasting, on Tuesday granted approval to the $75 million transaction announced in May 2023 via a Memorandum Opinion & Order. Adell couldn't be happier.
All-In Pricing Order Is Published. Compliance Comes Later
While groups such as DirecTV and ACA Connects are displeased with new rules requiring MVPDs plus Dish and DirecTV to specify the “all-in” price “clearly and prominently” in their promotional materials and on every monthly billing statements, the rules are now one step closer to implementation.
Sinclair Releases 2023 Corporate Social Responsibility Report
In honor of Earth Day, Sinclair Inc. on Monday published its 2023 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) report, detailing the company’s achievements and progress in its social responsibility journey.
At NAB Show, 5G-Enabled Cloud Broadcasting Debuts
Verizon Business, some two months after striking a partnership with the NHL, devoted the bulk of its presence at the 2024 NAB Show to "putting co-innovation on full display" by way of a new 5G-enabled cloud broadcasting product. It comes to fruition thanks to AWS Wavelength Zones.
An Open Call for Local News Coverage Funding
It describes itself as a "$500 million movement to reimagine local news." Coming April 30, it will begin accepting applications for its first open call for funding focused on addressing what it believes are "the long-standing inequalities in journalistic coverage of underserved communities."
A Non-Conservative Commitment To Spot TV
The latest Media Monitors Spot Ten TV reports are out for broadcast and cable activity by spot play count for the week ending April 21, and it shows that the auto insurance category remains a hot one.
Indiana Fever and TEGNA Ink Broadcast Partnership
Given the fandom seen by Caitlin Clark as a collegiate superstar at the University of Iowa, Indiana Fever fever will most certainly start gripping the Hoosier State. TEGNA has responded to this by signing a deal giving fans broadcast coverage of upcoming games.
The 2024 IAB NewFronts Start on April 29. What To Expect?
The digitally focused NewFronts start April 29. As the Interactive Advertising Bureau wants CMOs and media planners to "get inspired for your next innovative digital video campaigns," several sessions will see discussions on "the future of TV advertising" and much on "the new era" of Connected TV.
Detroit Public Television Returns To Its Roots
With Detroit's long-discussed renaissance including the June 6 reopening of Michigan Central Station, Detroit Public Television is joining in the rebirth of a city with a special sense of magic by returning its headquarters to city limits and tweaking its name.
The CW Gains DirecTV Streaming Distribution In Eight Markets
Eight affiliates of The CW Network can now be seen by DirecTV streaming customers, thanks to new carrier agreements signed by the direct broadcast satellite service provider and the network's owner, Nexstar Media Group.
Seventh Circuit Upholds McCoy Discrimination Case Dismissal
A renewed racial discrimination fight against the nation’s two direct broadcast satellite (DBS) providers will not proceed for DuJuan McCoy and his Circle City Broadcasting, thanks to a federal appeals court decision delivered Tuesday (4/16) that upholds a lower court's dismissal of the case.