NOW IN LOS ANGELES
Matthew Seedorff wrapped up his four-year gig with FOX 26 Houston KRIV and spilled the beans on his move to FOX 11 KTTV Los Angeles.
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DISH AND NEXSTAR “BEARD” MISSION BROADCASTING KISS AND MAKE UP
Mission Broadcasting, Inc., and DISH Network have successfully concluded a comprehensive, multi-year distribution agreement covering 27 Mission television stations across 25 markets in the United States.
FCC SEEKS TO BOOST LOCAL NEWS
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has recently adopted a new proposal aimed at supporting local journalism.
A NEW WEEKEND MORNING IS COMING TO PITTSBURGH
Jatara McGee, a New Kensington native and 2011 Shady Side Academy graduate, has been appointed as WPXI-TV's new weekend morning anchor, commencing in mid-February.
MOVING UP AT CNN
In a recent announcement, CNN has revealed that Lisa Respers France has been elevated to the position of reporter, focusing on entertainment across CNN's various platforms.
NETWORK ANCHOR SUDDENLY DISAPPEARS
Telemundo's network correspondent and morning news anchor, Martín Berlanga, has departed from the network. Berlanga announced his exit today through a social media live feed.
CABLE GIANTS MAKE LAUGHABLE ASSERTION, DISPLAYING CONTEMPT FOR CUSTOMERS AND THE FIRST AMENDMENT
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and Federal Trade Commission (FTC) have faced criticism for their limited success in curbing the anticompetitive practices, price gouging, and hidden fees of broadband and cable giants.
DUMPED FORECASTER FINDS A NEW GIG
Christopher Nunley, former KING 5 meteorologist, embraces a new chapter in February as he joins KSTU FOX 13 in Salt Lake City.
FROM MEISNER
Todd Unger joins CBS Affiliate KOIN in Portland as Monday-Friday (4pm) Anchor/Reporter.
AFTER HALF A CENTURY, HE’S DONE
Mark Ross, the 4 pm anchor at KVIA 7 El Paso, is retiring after a 50-year broadcasting career. Ross expressed mixed emotions about leaving the industry that has been a significant part of his ...
COX TRIES A SHAMELESS TACK IN ITS LATEST RETRANS MONEY GRAB
DirecTV and Cox Media Group are on the brink of another broadcast retransmission deal negotiation, as the current agreement, set to expire on Feb. 2, has the potential to disrupt programming for 13 network ...
NEXSTAR EMPLOYEES GET 1% RAISES. STOCKHOLDERS GET CLOSE TO 4%
Nexstar Media Group’s board of directors approved a 25% increase to its quarterly cash dividend to $1.69 per share beginning with the dividend declared for the first quarter of 2024.
SCRIPPS SHEDS ANOTHER ANCHOR
After a 35-year career at KOAA News5 in Southern Colorado, Rob Quirk, a figure in the community, will bid farewell on Thursday evening as he retires from the broadcast news industry.
FROM TELEVISION TO THE GOLF COURSE
Former television news reporter Ben Goldman, who left Fox61 last summer, has announced his new role as the Director of Communications and Donor Relations for the Gary & Vivienne Player Foundation.
KXAN MOVES MIKE RUSH TO WEEKDAYS
Mike Rush is set to depart from his weekend anchor role at KXAN and transition to weekdays alongside Jennifer Sanders.
ROBACH AND HOLMES EX-SPOUSES SEEN IN PUBLIC, AGAIN
Andrew Shue and Marilee Fiebig were seen together at JFK Airport in New York City on Saturday, both with wheeled suitcases as they navigated a line before their flight.
SAYING FAREWELL TO HARTFORD
TV news reporter Carmen Chau leaves Fox 61 after nearly seven years.
MEMPHIS REPORTER DIES AT 38
The Memphis digital reporter died suddenly on Thursday after complications from a ‘medical emergency’.
SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA ANCHOR GETS NEW GIG
KPLC anchor Jade Moreau will leave Southwest Louisiana for a second job in the business.
TURNING HIS BACK ON TV NEWS AFTER 17 YEARS
This is a sad goodbye for KETK-FOX51 anchor Neal Barton, after 20 years in Tyler, Texas.
FORMER HOUSTON AND INDIANAPOLIS ANCHORS WILL TURN UP ON DR. PHIL’S NEW NETWORK
The cat is out of the bag. Dominique Sachse, the former anchor of KPRC-TV in Houston and renowned for her YouTube channel and podcast, is set to co-host "Morning on Merit Street," a live ...
GRAY PROMOTES A NEW NUMBER 1 IN GEORGIA
Gray Television, Inc. has appointed Liz Knight as the new General Manager for WALB and WGCW, the local NBC, ABC, and CW affiliates in Albany, Georgia.
WABC REPORTER LEAVES, TAKES A CONSULTING JOB WITH ABC NEWS
Sandy Kenyon, the distinguished entertainment reporter and film critic for WABC New York, is set to take on a new role as a consultant for ABC Owned Television Stations.
KENS REPORTER REVEALS PREGNANCY AFTER BRAIN INJURY
Earlier this month, Clarke Finney co-host of KENS 5’s Great Day revealed she underwent a medical emergency in October.
WRAL NAMES NEW NEWS DIRECTOR
News executive Mike Friedrich is set to assume leadership at WRAL-TV in Raleigh, NC from May 2024.
BUFFALO ANCHOR TAKES A GOVERNMENT JOB; WGRZ BRINGS IN STORM RELIEF
In a notable shift in Buffalo's local news landscape, former WIVB-TV anchor-reporter Chris Horvatits has made a career move from broadcasting to public relations.
CLEVELAND MET BREAKS SILENCE AFTER DUI ARREST
Former WKYC meteorologist Hollie Strano, who had been off air following a Thanksgiving DUI incident, released a statement addressing her recovery.
FORMER KING ASSIGNMENT EDITOR NOW SITS ON SEATTLE CITY COUNCIL
Former local television news teleprompter operator and assignment desk editor, Tanya Woo, has been appointed as a Seattle City Council member, filling the vacant Position 8 seat until the November election.
NEWSNATION ADDS ANOTHER CORRESPONDENT
Nexstar's cable news network, NewsNation, will feature Caitlyn Becker as a national correspondent starting Saturday, Jan. 27.
FOX’S PHILLY LICENSE RENEWAL TAKES ANOTHER HIT
Prominent First Amendment attorney Floyd Abrams contends that federal regulators have sufficient grounds to revoke Fox Corp.'s TV station license in Philadelphia.
TAKING A SHOT AT HIS FORMER EMPLOYERS
Ryan Simms moved to KOMO in Seattle, Wash. a year ago. He made the move across town from KIRO, across town. He wants them to know how happy he is.
IF YOU DON’T KNOW THIS, YOU’RE A LOUSY MANAGER
Former TV executive Hank Price wrote an op-ed about how local stations are losing amazing talent over thousands of dollars, which equate to pennies in the long run.
FROM GEVERS
KYTX-TV, Tyler TX… MATEO GAMBOA is returning to Dallas and leaving this Tegna owned CBS station where he’s been ND since late 2021. He’s going to CBS’s KTVT-TV where he’ll be the Assistant ND.
NEXSTAR’S NEWSNATION AIMS TO GET MORE BANG FOR ITS NEWSCLIP BUCK
NewsNation, the cable news network under Nexstar Media Group, has unveiled the NewsNation Audio Network, a comprehensive audio service catering to radio stations and audio platforms nationwide.
A CORPORATE SHUFFLE AT NBC NEWS
NBC News Senior Vice President Catherine Kim sent this memo on Monday welcoming a new Managing Editor of the newly named Business and Economy Unit.
LEGACY LEAVES AT WRAL
WRAL is set to bid farewell to a newsroom stalwart in 2024. After an impressive tenure as news director since 2005, Rick Gall will be retiring at the end of May, marking the end ...
ORLANDO MET RETIRES, CAN THEY FIND SOMEONE ELSE?
Jayme King, Chief Meteorologist at WOFL Fox 35, retired after 12 years, marking a significant shift in Orlando's media landscape.
SUSPECT IN MURDER OF ANCHOR’S MOM PLEADS “NOT GUILTY”
A Connecticut man, Shawn Conlon, arrested last month in connection with the killing of television news anchor Heidi Voight's mother in Vermont last February, pleaded not guilty to second-degree murder during his arraignment in ...
A NEW FORECASTER ARRIVES IN GRAND RAPIDS
WOOD TV8 has welcomed meteorologist Scott Larson to its team, marking his transition from the ABC Affiliate in Sioux City, Iowa, where he spent twelve years forecasting, including five years as chief meteorologist.
A NEW FACE AT A DES MOINES WEATHER CENTER
WOI-TV in Des Moines welcomed meteorologist Hannah Dennis to its team earlier this month.
NBC REPORTER BANISHED BY TRUMP CAMPAIGN IN PETTY MOVE
Donald Trump's campaign has stirred controversy by refusing to allow NBC News correspondent Vaughn Hillyard to travel as the designated pool reporter during the New Hampshire campaign stops.
CNN ADDS COURT REPORTER FROM USA TODAY
CNN has welcomed John Fritze as its new Supreme Court reporter.
SINCLAIR’S WEST PALM STATION BRINGS IN NEW GM
Sinclair has announced Diana Wilkin as the Vice President/General Manager of WPEC/CBS, WTVX/CW, and WTCN/MY in West Palm Beach, Florida.
WJLA ANNOUNCES 4PM SHOW
WJLA-TV in Washington DC revealed a revamped 4 p.m. anchor team today, introducing Victoria Sanchez and Megan Clarke, along with Live Desk Anchor John Rogers and First Alert Meteorologist Steve Rudin.
PUTTING A NEW FACE ON TOLEDO MORNINGS
WTOL 11 announces the latest addition to the morning team, anchor Caylee Kirby.
HEADING FOR THE BEEHIVE STATE
Sean Kelly left the KXAN Austin and CW Austin Morning weather department in January 2024 for KUTV 2 Salt Lake City.
RESURFACING IN LOUISVILLE
Fox 61 reporter DeAndria Turner has transitioned to Louisville, Kentucky, showcasing her impactful reporting on WLKY.
ANOTHER ATTEMPT TO PROTECT JOURNALISTS
On Thursday, the House of Representatives unanimously passed the Protect Reporters from Exploitative State Spying Act, also known as the PRESS Act (H.R. 4250).
MASSIVE LAYOFFS HIT ANOTHER NETWORK
TelevisaUnivision has undergone significant workforce reductions across the Univision network this week, including the cancellation of the longstanding sports show “República Deportiva,” which aired for almost 25 years.
IT’S OFFICIAL
WTAE-TV has welcomed Jill Szwed, a Butler native, to its weather team following the departure of weekend morning meteorologist Kasey Reigner a couple of months ago.
TAKING ON AN ANCHOR ROLE IN ATLANTA
Adhemar Montagne is set to join Telemundo Atlanta as the weekday anchor for the 6 and 11 pm slots. His tenure begins on February 1, and the specific on-air debut date is yet to ...
MOVING TO THE NIGHTSIDE
Kay Blevins announced on Friday morning her transition to an evening shift on WDEF TV, Channel 12.
SOMETHING DIFFERENT FROM MORT MEISNER
Jessica McClain is interested in Anchor/Reporter opportunities at any of your client stations, Markets 40-75.
WHY IS EVERYONE BREAKING BONES IN TEXAS?
Miya Shay has returned to abc13 KTRK Houston after recovering from breaking three leg bones in September 2023.
REPORTER VICTIM OF A SMASH AND GRAB
Former Austin reporter and current Houston reporter Bryce Newberry was the victim of smash and grab, in the parking lot of his gym.
NEWSNATION LAUNCHES WEEKEND PUBLIC AFFAIRS PROGRAM
NewsNation's cable network, Nexstar, announced the addition of "The Hill Sunday with Chris Stirewalt" to its Sunday public affairs program lineup, premiering on March 3 at 10 a.m. ET.
PRELIM REPORT ON THE PHILLY CHOPPER CRASH IS OUT
The 6abc helicopter that crashed in New Jersey last December, resulting in the death of pilot Monroe Smith, 67, and photographer Chris Dougherty, 45, showed no engine issues hindering normal operation, states a preliminary ...
TALENT FOR HIRE
Please find the resume and demo of Kalani Aaron. Kalani is interested in Reporter/MMJ opportunities in the Northeast and Midwest. Kalani is available immediately.
A NEW SPANISH NEWSCAST IN CAROLINA
KCTV5 proudly announces the launch of "Cinco con Carolina," a groundbreaking Spanish news segment aimed at fostering a deeper connection with the local Hispanic community.
MOVING UP IN SAN DIEGO
Univision San Diego has announced the promotion of Marisol Rosas to the position of executive producer.
OUT THE DOOR IN ALBANY
Home will always be a good reason to break a contract.
CW NETWORK APPOINTS NEW SENIOR VP
The CW Network, LLC, announced Erin McIlvain's appointment as Senior Vice President of Affiliate Distribution and Marketing.
SINCLAIR BOSS INSULTS HIS NEW EMPLOYEES AND THEIR WORK
In a somewhat tense three-hour meeting with Baltimore Sun staff on Tuesday, newly-acclaimed owner David Smith made striking revelations about his limited engagement with the newspaper.
VETERAN FORECASTER JOINS THE WEATHER CHANNEL
Meteorologist Eduardo Rodríguez, adorned with extensive experience, has enthusiastically joined The Weather Channel en Español, bringing his expertise to weather coverage on weekdays from 2 to 10 pm ET.
CNN+ EXEC GETS FIRED AND COMES BACK
Digital media executive Alex MacCallum, formerly with CNN, is returning to the news outlet to take on the role of executive vice president of digital products and services.
ABC7 NEWS DIRECTOR RETIRES
A legend in her own right, Cheryl Fair, the esteemed president and general manager of ABC-owned KABC Los Angeles, is bidding farewell to ABC’s owned TV stations group after an illustrious 50-year tenure with ...
FAMILIAR FACE, DIFFERENT PLACE IN MOBILE
WKRG-TV viewers will soon witness a familiar face take the anchor chair on "News 5 This Morning" as Shamonee Baker steps into her new role.
FAREWELL TO CONNECTICUT, HELLO PHILLY
Siobhan McGirl is set to bring her storytelling to NBC10 Philadelphia as a full-time general assignment reporter, starting weekend mornings from Monday, January 22, 2024.
WJLA NAMES NEW MAIN ANCHOR
In a significant move for Washington DC's media landscape, 7News/WJLA-TV proudly announced the promotion of Scott Thuman to the position of Evening Anchor for "7News On Your Side."
PITTSBURGH STATIONS GROUND THEIR SHARED HELICOPTER
The Pittsburgh TV station chopper wars have concluded after decades of rivalry, leaving only one helicopter soaring in the skies.
PHILLY HELICOPTER CRASH INVESTIGATION COULD TAKE TWO YEARS
A Philadelphia television news helicopter, WVPI's Chopper 6, crashed into southern New Jersey's Wharton State Forest after photographing Christmas lights, killing both occupants.
SCRIPPS ASSIGNS DOUBLE DUTY IN SAN LUIS OBISPO
E.W. Scripps Co. has appointed Lisa Moore as the station manager of KSBY, its NBC affiliate in San Luis Obispo, Calif.
OPEN TO WORK
The Baltimore Sun, previously under the ownership of Alden Global Capital, has been sold to David Smith, the executive chairman of Sinclair, Inc.
HE’LL BE CHECKING OUT THE LAKE EFFECT WEATHER NOW
Meteorologist Andy Chilian is leaving his first job at WSAZ in Huntington for a new gig at the Scripps owned WOIO in Cleveland, Ohio.
AN EXIT IN SAN ANTONIO
Fox 29 San Antonio anchor Camilla Rambaldi anchored her final newscast last Friday.
FROM GEVERS
From Gevers.
TWIN CITIES ANCHOR CELEBRATES HER NEW BOOK ON MLK
WCCO's Shayla Reaves, known for her role as an anchor and reporter, has added a new title to her repertoire – published author.
FILLING SPOTS IN NEWSROOMS IS GETTING DESPERATE
In Texas, weather anchors are anchoring and anchors are doing weather. It’s a shake up that’s the sign of the times, you have to be able to do it all and also there is ...
TWO SYRACUSE REPORTERS LEAVE FOR THE SCHOOL DISTRICT
We have reported both Brad Vivacqua and Amanda Hull have left local news. Now we know where they’re going and why they left.
NEW YORK FAMILY FLOODING
WABC reporter Sara Wallace stepped in while the camera was rolling.
BUH-BYE BILOXI, BUH-BYE WEATHER CENTER, BUH-BYE TV NEWS,
WLOX's Chief Meteorologist Carrie Duncan, with a 25-year tenure in television and 21 years at WLOX, is saying goodbye to the industry.
NEWS BOSS BOUNCED AFTER BARELY A YEAR
Telemundo's Executive Vice President of News, Patsy Loris, who took on the role on January 1, 2022, succeeding Luis Fernández after his retirement, has departed from the company.
HEADING FOR ORLANDO
Meteorologist Jessica Dobson is heading to the Sunshine state from WAVE.
SLICING IT THIN AT CHEDDAR
CNN just penned a very detailed piece about a network that’s on death’s door.
TEXAS COMINGS AND GOINGS
KTSM 9 News El Paso initiated significant anchor changes at the start of 2024, reshaping the landscape of their evening, morning, and weekend newscasts.
SCARBOROUGH THROWS AN OLD COLLEAGUE UNDER THE BUS
MSNBC host Joe Scarborough revealed that he advised former CNN chief Chris Licht against organizing a town hall with former President Trump, a move that coincided with Licht's subsequent departure from the network.
TEGNA AND DIRECTV KISS AND MAKE UP
Tegna and DirecTV have resolved a six-week blackout through a new long-term distribution agreement.
ANCHOR SHUFFLING IN NYC
Longtime weekend anchor at WABC New York, Sandra Bookman, will start anchoring Eyewitness News at Noon as the weekday newscast anchor.
FORMER CNN ANCHOR NOW IN THE REALITY TV WORLD
Former CNN Newsroom host Brooke Baldwin is set to make her debut on Netflix's new reality competition series, The Trust.
FOX ENLISTS MORE SUPPORT IN BID TO HANG ON TO WTXF
Fox Corp. has received local political support in its effort to protect the license of its Philadelphia TV station.
PROMOTIONS IN PA
WGAL 8 proudly announces Christine Ferreira's promotion to Chief Meteorologist.
A NEW LINEUP IN CHICAGO
Good Day Chicago is getting a new anchor lineup starting January 22.
NEWSNATION EXPANDS
NewsNation is putting more shows on the air.
BACK HOME IN HOUSTON
KTRK has a new reporter this month. Luke Jones joins ABC13 KTRK. It’s a hometown hire.
SINCLAIR PROMOTIONS
Sinclair, a diversified media company and a leader in local news and sports, today announced several promotions across the company.
IT ENDS THE SAME AS HIS FIRST TIME AROUND
Speaking of Salt Lake, KUTV 2 News is pleased to announce long-time morning meteorologist Lindsay Storrs is the new Chief Meteorologist.
LOTS OF ANONYMOUS ACCUSATIONS TOSSED AT CBS NEWS EXEC
The new president of CBS News faces accusations of favoring minorities while sidelining white journalists, sparking internal discord and a significant probe in 2021, according to sources.
IT ENDS THE SAME AS HIS FIRST TIME AROUND
KUTV reporter Daniel Woodruff is leaving his post in Salt Lake City.
