Scripps Confirms The CW Will Leave Seven Of Its Stations
Seven DMAs where The E.W. Scripps Co. presently offers The CW network as a local over-the-air offering via one of its broadcast signals will soon be parting ways with the Nexstar Media Group-owned offering, RBR+TVBR has confirmed.
A Q1 Results Reveal Showdown Coming In May
On April 3, Townsquare Media said it would release its Q1 2024 results on May 9 and hold an 8am Eastern conference call. It's now known that Townsquare will be competing for analysts' attention with iHeartMedia, which has scheduled its own call at the exact same time.
Estrella Media Sells Content, Digital Operations To Hot 97, WBLS Owner
“This leverages the strengths of two great companies to build something new,” said Deb McDermott, known for her role as the head of Standard Media. She will serve as Chair of MediaCo. To be clear, the $120 million transaction does not involve an asset purchase agreement ... yet.
Two House Democrats Share Concerns Over Sports Streaming JV
The Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Committee, and a colleague representing San Antonio, have sent a letter to Bob Iger, Lachlan Murdoch and David Zaslav — the respective leaders of Disney, FOX and Warner Bros. Discovery — to share their worries over "Hulu for Sports."
‘First Coast News’ Seeks VHF-to-UHF Upgrade
In Jacksonville, Fla., TEGNA brands its NBC and ABC affiliates as "First Coast News," owing to nearby St. Augustine. Both stations air shared newscasts, and have been a "duopoly" since November 1999. Now, TEGNA is asking the Commission to give it an digital-era upgrade.
Report: ‘Secular Challenges’ Will Impact Local TV
S&P Global Ratings, on the second day of the 2024 NAB Show in Las Vegas, moved ahead with several rating actions on U.S. local TV broadcasters in 2024.
The news is not good.
Norsan Media Grows With Austin Transaction
Just days ago he was seen chatting in Spanish with Amador Bustos at the Encore in Las Vegas while attending the 2024 NAB Show. Now, Norberto Sánchez and Norsan Media CEO Natalia Alvarez are celebrating the addition of radio properties in the capital of the Lone Star State.
‘VOICES’ Minority Tax Certificate Act Gets D.C. Revival
In the 117th Congress, a Democratic Senator from Michigan introduced legislation that would require the FCC to take certain actions to increase diversity of ownership in the broadcasting industry and establish related tax incentives. It languished. Now, the 118th Congress is trying again.
Nueva Network Adds Digital, Streaming Offerings With Zeno
It launched in 2021 as an independently owned Spanish-language audio network under the leadership of José Villafañe. And, growth has come swiftly in a highly competitive marketplace. Now, Nueva Network has launched a digital platform that brings a digital footprint to its content.
Xperi Inc. Addresses Rubric Capital’s Hostile Quest For Control
This year has been largely successful for Xperi Inc., parent of DTS AutoStage, HD Radio and TiVo. Rubric Capital feels otherwise and seeks to replace half of Xperi’s independent board directors. Xperi on Wednesday addressed this "puzzling campaign" by firmly dismissing Rubric's effort.
Sirius XM Sued For Patent Infringement By Rothschild
Did Sirius XM Holdings engage in patent infringement, using technology that was unlawfully based on a high-bandwidth content distribution structure created by a Texas limited liability company? That's what a Feceral District Court could decide. Given the plaintiff, a pre-trial settlement is likely.
A Local Media Growth Story, Fueled By JAM
Local Daily Media publishes online newspapers powered by its radio stations in each of the markets it serves. That market roster is about to grow, thanks to a deal to acquire JAM Media Solutions' properties as that company completes a Chapter 7 bankruptcy proceeding.
Farber Saluted By Broadcasters Foundation For Excellence
It has become a tradition for many NAB Show attendees to conclude the annual conference with an early morning breakfast and awards event hosted by the Broadcasters Foundation of America at the Encore Resort. This year saw a radio industry icon receive an "Excellence in Broadcasting Award."
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Big River Deals ‘The Bull’ To New Owner
A 6kw Class A serving tiny Ripley, W. Va., with Country music is trading hands. What does this mean for those who tune in to "The Bull"?
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.
‘Real World’ Media Events Flourish In GenAI Times
GenAI and game engines are transforming content creation and production in the TV industry, Yet, activism is also growing in the media sector, with the industry facing pressure from activist shareholders and writers’ strikes protesting streaming royalties and new technologies.
These are some of the key findings in Arthur D. Little’s State Of The Media Market 2024 report, an annual analysis of the global trends impacting the media, sports, and entertainment sectors.
What’s The Biggest Blocker To Transformation?
The media and advertising landscape is in its next phase of its evolution as global media leaders now look to data, AI and a more collaborative client-agency approach to navigate an era of rapid change and drive efficiencies in transformation. Yet, one obstacle stands out.
MIW Inaugural ‘Impact’ Honor Goes To Retiring Farber
Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Radio Inc., the non-profit organization dedicated to the advancement of female leadership in radio broadcasting, has revealed who has been select as the recipient of its inaugural "Impact Award." The honor goes to the retiring RAB President/CEO.
‘ZoneCasting’ Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Comment Dates Set
On April 2, the FCC released a Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking in its proceeding to "modernize and revise its rules" by permitting limited, voluntary program origination on FM booster stations. Comment dates are now affirmed.
New Linear Acoustic AERO Television Processors Arrive
These products are the direct replacements for the AERO.10, AERO.100, and AERO.2000 offerings from Telos Alliance, which are being deprecated. The new offerings were front and center at the Telos Alliance booth during the 2024 NAB Show in Las Vegas.
‘Product of the Year’ Honors Revealed By NAB Show
The NAB has recognized and celebrated what it considers "the most significant and promising new products being exhibited" at the 2024 NAB Show, which concludes Wednesday at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Among the honorees are Super Hi-Fi, Telos Alliance and Dielectric.
Partnership Forged to Expand Caption Encoding and Delivery
The largest captioning company in the U.S. has approved a strategic partnership with ENCO that's designed to provide broadcasters with greater choices for hardware encoders and cloud captioning.
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