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As TV newsrooms gear up for a wave of technical upgrades—like cloud-based editing and faster video sharing—there’s also a chance to rethink how stories are chosen and covered.
By: Jessica DeWeese | jessica@newsblues.com Tegna Inc. is significantly expanding its local news footprint, rolling out more than 100 additional hours of daily live programming across over 50 markets. According to TVNewsCheck, the expansion ...
Media mogul Byron Allen is shaking up his broadcast portfolio, putting all 28 of his local TV stations up for sale as part of a broader effort to reduce debt and reassess the company’s ...
WBNS (10TV), Tegna's CBS affiliate in Columbus,Ohio, has welcomed Breana Albizu as its newest traffic anchor, joining the morning news team with a wealth of experience and a passion for storytelling.
After decades of serving the broadcast news business Sandra Connell is leaving Talent Dynamics next month. In June 2022, she sold the company to Glass City Talent, LLC owned by Patrick McCreery and Gary Brown. We are eternally grateful ...
By: Jessica DeWeese | jessica@newsblues.com The CW Network will continue airing Pac-12 college football in 2025, renewing its deal to broadcast nine home games featuring Oregon State and Washington State. The second year of ...
NBCUniversal Local is set to premiere a moving new documentary, Animals in the Aftermath, which captures the emotional and daring animal rescue efforts during the devastating 2025 Los Angeles wildfires.
Paul Yura, the longtime warning coordination meteorologist at the National Weather Service’s Austin-San Antonio office, is stepping down earlier than planned.
As major league sports increasingly return to over-the-air TV following the regional sports network shakeup, local broadcasters like Scripps, Gray, Sinclair, and Fox say they’re seeing impressive audience gains—but advertising dollars are still catching ...
A recent study reveals why local news outlets maintain trust among Americans, even as faith in national media, government, and other institutions dwindles.
By: Jessica DeWeese | jessica@newsblues.com Nexstar Media Group is drawing scrutiny after directing its 160+ local television stations to air segments supporting deregulation of FCC broadcast ownership rules—an effort some insiders are calling a ...
East Texans are getting a fresh way to catch up on local news with the launch of Inside East Texas, a new streaming show from KYTX (CBS19), Gray's NBC affiliate in Springfield, Missouri.
Minnesota Twins fans will once again have the opportunity to watch their team on free, over-the-air television, thanks to a new multi-year partnership between the Twins, KMSP Minneapolis (Fox 9), and Gray Media.
Seattle Storm fans will now have more ways to watch their favorite team, as the four-time WNBA champions have secured a multi-year television deal with Sinclair's KOMO (ABC) and KUNS (CW).
WLWT (News 5 ), Hearst's NBC affiliate in Cincinnati, is adding a fresh face to its sports team, welcoming Jaron May as a sports reporter and anchor this April.
WPLG, Berkshire Hathaway's ABC affiliate in Miami, is making a significant leap in local broadcasting, ramping up its live news and sports programming to 93 hours per week starting August 4.
WXIA (11Alive), Tegna's NBC affiliate in Atlanta, has introduced a fresh addition to its digital programming with the launch of "11Alive News: The Take", a streaming news show hosted by longtime meteorologist Chesley McNeil. ...
By: Jessica DeWeese | jessica@newsblues.com A recent article by TVNewsCheck explores how broadcast television can remain competitive in the streaming era by producing independent content through network affiliate groups. While securing sports rights has ...
Veteran television reporter Matt Caron is speaking out following his abrupt departure from WTIC (Fox61), Tegna's Fox affiliate in Hartford, Connecticut, calling for better treatment of journalists in the industry.
The future of the National Weather Service has come into question as recent workforce reductions at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) spark discussions about potential privatization.
Baseball fans in select markets will have more options to watch their favorite teams this season, thanks to a new deal between Major League Baseball and NBC Sports Regional Networks.
Gray Media’s Local News Live is making a significant expansion, now airing in 46 television markets and reaching over 19 million households, according to Nielsen.
By: Jessica DeWeese | jessica@newsblues.com Sinclair, Inc. has reached a deal to sell five of its local television stations to Todd Parkin, a seasoned media executive with a background in advertising sales and operational ...
By Paul Greeley, 817-578-6324, Paul@NewsBlues.com E.W. Scripps is laying off staff across multiple local news stations, employees were told on Monday. The company informed some local station employees Monday of newsroom layoffs ...
By: Jessica DeWeese | jessica@newsblues.com A recent TVNewsCheck article argues that local newsrooms must shift from a traditional watchdog role to focusing on audience needs. While investigative journalism remains valuable, the piece suggests that ...
Sinclair Broadcast Group is pioneering artificial intelligence-driven live language translation for its local newscasts, allowing Spanish-speaking audiences to access real-time translations.
The Radio Television Digital News Association (RTDNA) is demanding that the White House reinstate full press access for Associated Press (AP) journalists, following the administration’s recent decision to revoke the AP’s pool designation for ...
The Atlanta Dream and Gray Media have solidified their broadcast partnership for another season, ensuring fans across the Southeast will have access to Dream games throughout 2025.
Local television broadcaster TEGNA has dismantled its national Verify fact-checking team, laying off nearly two dozen journalists who worked to combat misinformation.
By Paul Greeley, 817-578-6324, Paul@NewsBlues.com Local television broadcaster TEGNA has laid off nearly two dozen journalists who worked on the company’s national fact-checking team, according to The Desk. The layoffs impact reporters, ...
FCC Chairman Brendan Carr has initiated an inquiry into the sponsorship practices of NPR and PBS member stations, potentially affecting nearly 1,500 non-commercial radio and television outlets nationwide.
Tegna-owned WTIC in Hartford, is undergoing notable staffing changes as several reporters and producers have left the Fox affiliate since the start of the year.
Nexstar Media Group has partnered with the Texas Rangers to broadcast at least 15 regular-season games and four spring training matchups during the 2025 season.
For the first time in over 15 years, Charlotte Hornets basketball games will be available on local television, thanks to a new agreement between Gray Media and Main Street Sports.
Recent reports of potential layoffs for meteorologists at Allen Media Broadcasting (AMB) stations across the U.S. sparked a significant industry debate.
Huntsville ABC affiliate WAAY-TV has decided to retain its local meteorologists, shelving a plan by parent company Allen Media Broadcasting to rely on The Weather Channel’s national weather team for local forecasts.
CNN is preparing to lay off hundreds of employees as part of a major transformation to align with its focus on a global digital audience, according to sources familiar with the changes.
The National Association of Broadcasters has released the final report from its Future of Television Initiative, a collaborative effort with the Federal Communications Commission to guide the transition to the ATSC 3.0 broadcasting standard, ...
After a brief standoff that left numerous stations dark, Nexstar Media Group and Altice USA have reached a new carriage agreement, restoring programming for two million Optimum TV subscribers.
The sale of KTAS, a San Luis Obispo-based television station, has officially concluded, marking its transfer from the Palazuelos 2023 Revocable Trust to Major Market Broadcasting of California.
Allen Media Group is overhauling its weather reporting strategy by letting go of most local meteorologists at its TV stations and consolidating weather forecasts at a centralized hub in Atlanta.
The Federal Communications Commission has dismissed a petition filed by the Media and Democracy (MAD) Project, clearing the way for the renewal of WTXF’s broadcast license.
Sinclair Broadcast Group and NBC have solidified their relationship with a comprehensive multiyear agreement renewing the affiliation of all 21 Sinclair-owned and operated NBC affiliates.
Altice USA’s Optimum TV customers have lost access to Nexstar Media Group’s stations, including WPIX (Channel 11) in New York, KTLA (Channel 5) in Los Angeles, and more than 60 other channels.
Nexstar Media Group and NBCUniversal have finalized a multi-year agreement to renew NBC Television Network affiliations in 33 markets, ensuring continued coverage for over 14 million U.S. households.
Gray Media has exciting news for St. Louis hockey enthusiasts: free NHL broadcasts are returning to the area, allowing fans to watch St. Louis Blues games on local television for the first time in ...
CBS News and Stations has taken its weather reporting to the next level with a series of enhancements, including a rotating team of meteorologists and immersive augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) weather ...
By Paul Greeley 817-578-6324, Paul@NewsBlues.com Marisa DeCandido, a consultant at Magid focusing on Brand Strategy and Innovation, posted an article on December 30th detailing the 5 things local newsrooms should let go of ...
Comcast plans to bring its four NBC Sports-branded regional sports networks (RSNs) to Peacock in early 2025, offering live local sports programming to subscribers for $10 to $15 per month.
The Delmarva Sports Network is set to deliver unparalleled access to the 42nd Annual Governors Challenge, the nation’s largest holiday high school basketball tournament.
The Atlanta Braves and Gray Media have announced a multi-year partnership, starting in 2025, that will bring more Braves baseball games to fans across the Southeast.
The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation has announced a $20 million investment to bolster local newsrooms and journalism infrastructure, marking a significant milestone in its Local News Program.
Illinois has faced the steepest decline in newsroom employment across the United States, with an alarming 86% drop in journalists since 2005, compared to a 60% reduction nationwide.
Allen Media Group announced that The Weather Channel en Español will cease operations on December 31, 2024, as part of widespread cost-cutting measures.
A recent Pew Research study highlights the growing reliance of Americans on social media influencers for news, with 20% of the population regularly consuming news content from these non-traditional sources.
Scripps News is set to unveil a revamped streaming lineup today, November 18, marking a new chapter for the network as it shifts focus entirely to digital platforms.
The Radio Television Digital News Association (RTDNA) has introduced the Gary L. Hanson International Reporting Fellowship, an annual award designed to foster a global journalism perspective.
PBS has teamed up with Amazon Prime Video, giving viewers access to local PBS member stations, PBS Kids, and introducing two new free, ad-supported streaming channels — PBS Drama and PBS Documentaries.
Sinclair Inc., a major player in TV broadcasting, reported third-quarter political ad revenue of $138 million—falling just short of its revised forecast.
Reports surfaced Friday from Scott Jones at FTVLive that Gray Television has made staff cuts at some of its smaller stations, including KEYC in Mankato, Minnesota, which reportedly lost nearly half of its news ...
Telemundo is set to revolutionize its election night programming by incorporating virtual reality (VR) for the first time, alongside augmented reality (AR), to create a captivating and dynamic viewing experience.
Despite recent concerns raised by the union representing air traffic control meteorologists, the FAA has confirmed that it will maintain meteorologists at 21 control centers across the U.S.
Allen Media Group has expanded its reach on The Roku Channel by launching 10 new city-specific Local Now FAST channels, providing localized news, weather, traffic, sports, and lifestyle content.
Beloved meteorologist Sue Serio is set to return to WTFX, the Fox owned-and-operated station in Philadelphia, following a medical leave that began in late August.
Tegna has announced a new multi-year deal with FuboTV, giving subscribers access to live broadcasts from Tegna's KFAA Dallas, KONG Seattle, and KTVD Denver.
Comcast posted mixed third-quarter results, with total revenue surpassing Wall Street expectations despite continued declines in traditional cable TV subscribers.
Aspiring meteorologists at Mississippi State University (MSU) are getting a unique opportunity to kick-start their careers through the FOX Weather-MSU Scholarship.
Sinclair Broadcast Group’s national news brand, The National News Desk, is set to provide comprehensive coverage of the 2024 Presidential Election and key regional races on Tuesday, November 5.
Three years after its launch, Fox Weather has silenced skeptics by building a successful streaming weather channel with growing viewership, innovative storytelling, and a clear focus on live, science-based coverage.
By Paul Greeley 817-578-6324, Paul@NewsBlues.com Megaphone TV is thrilled to announce Andrew Davis’s appointment as its new Manager of Ad Growth. Davis will drive advertising and sponsorship revenue for Megaphone TV’s clients by leveraging ...
The NFL is in preliminary talks with Skydance Media and RedBird Capital Partners about potentially selling parts of its media business, including NFL Network and NFL RedZone, according to a recent report from Bloomberg.
Welcome to another weekly look at the job searches and trends we are following at Talent Dynamics! This week more management roles make the list. There are some great opportunities for managers looking to ...
NBC Sports Chicago is set to go off the air as Comcast prepares to shut down its regional sports network, marking the end of an era for Chicago sports fans.
FCC Commissioner Nathan Simington has called on the Federal Communications Commission to conclude its ongoing investigation into the broadcast license renewal of WTXF (Channel 29), a Fox-owned station in Pennsylvania.
By Paul Greeley, 817-578-6324, Paul@NewsBlues.com According to The Desk, after more than four decades in the broadcast television and radio business, Detroit media magnate Kevin Adell is ready to retire. Adell has hired ...
By Paul Greeley, 817-578-6324, Paul@NewsBlues.com John Hendon, assistant chief photographer for WYFF, Hearst’s NBC affiliate in Greenville, South Carolina, has been named to the prestigious Silver Circle of the National Academy of Television ...
By Paul Greeley, 817-578-6324, Paul@NewsBlues.com Glen Dacy has been named Vice President of News Content and Streaming for FOX’s Chicago duopoly, WFLD FOX 32 and WPWR My50. Sheila Oliver, WFLD and WPWR’s GM made ...
By Paul Greeley, 817-578-6324, Paul@NewsBlues.com Local TV news may be the most advertised product on television. There are 200 plus TV markets in the country, and in every market, there are three, four ...
In a significant reshuffle at ESPN, the sports network has announced leadership promotions while warning of upcoming layoffs as part of a broader effort to streamline operations.
