The Walt Disney Company has laid off nearly 140 employees across its various local and national television divisions, marking a significant reduction in its workforce.
Today, Gray Media, parent company of WOIO/WUAB, in collaboration with Rock Entertainment Group, unveiled a groundbreaking broadcast partnership to introduce “Rock Entertainment Sports Network” in August 2024.
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Actor, musician, producer, and best-selling author, John Stamos, is taking on a new role as the CIO of Zeam Media, the parent company of the streaming service Zeam.
When Hurricane Beryl hit Texas, the Houston ABC-owned station KTRK faced power issues but continued to deliver news to its viewers by using social media platforms.
Paramount Global's proposed merger with Skydance Media could face significant scrutiny from the Department of Justice due to concerns over increasing media consolidation.
Chris Dolan, a seasoned media industry executive with over 20 years of experience, has been named vice president of sales for NBC-owned stations in Dallas.
A federal legislative committee has proposed cutting over $600 million in funding for public media outlets in its Fiscal Year 2025 appropriations bill.
Newsmax Media, Inc. has filed a motion to dismiss a defamation lawsuit brought against it by election technology company Smartmatic in the Superior Court of Delaware.
Following the collapse of the Skydance/Paramount Global sale, uncertainty looms over the fate of the CBS network and its owned stations, with significant implications for the over-the-air broadcast industry.
This is the first time the Commission has granted a waiver of the Top-Four Prohibition since it extended the prohibition to cover multicast streams of a single station in the 2018 Quadrennial Review
Mission Broadcasting's attorneys have demanded the immediate return of a $250,000 deposit from Adell Broadcasting following the termination of Mission's purchase of WADL.
Telemundo, Universo, and Peacock will broadcast live coverage of the Men’s and Women’s Olympic Soccer Tournaments starting Wednesday, July 24, at 8 a.m. ET.
Mississippi Today, a nonprofit newsroom renowned for its investigative reporting, is currently embroiled in a legal battle that could have far-reaching implications for press freedom.
BIA's forecast for U.S. ad spending in 2024 projects a robust $172 billion, driven significantly by political advertising and fast-growing sectors such as real estate and leisure/recreation.
Former ESPN anchor Sage Steele has filed a lawsuit against Creative Artists Agency, accusing her longtime agency of mishandling her dispute with ESPN and its parent company, Disney.
Doris Burke, a veteran ESPN broadcaster, became the first woman to serve as a TV analyst for a championship final in one of the four major professional sports.
Doris Biscoe, a trailblazer for African American women in television journalism, has passed away at the age of 77. WXYZ, which first reported her death, did not disclose the cause or location.
Paramount Global and the Redstone family's National Amusements have reportedly finalized a deal merging Paramount with Skydance Media, backed by private equity.
Sinclair Broadcast Group has announced a partnership with Feeding America to launch "Sinclair Cares: Summer Hunger Relief," an awareness and fundraising campaign aimed at providing 1 million meals to children and families across the ...
Renowned New York broadcast journalist Jerry Barmash is set to release his first book, Here Now the News: An Inside Scoop into New York’s Best-Loved Anchors.
KSBW, Hearst’s NBC and ABC affiliate in Salinas, California, has once again secured its position as the leading news source for the Central Coast, dominating each of its newscasts during the May sweeps period.
AccuWeather has partnered with Comcast Technology Solutions to enhance the creation, management, and distribution of its linear and over-the-top video channels.
Allen Media Group has introduced three of its streaming brands on Amazon’s Fire TV Channels, enhancing the streaming options for Fire TV and Echo Show device users.
The Federal Communications Commission Media Bureau announced that starting August 20, 2024, Class A television, Low Power Television (LPTV), and TV translator stations will be allowed to file major change applications to alter their ...
Media Matters for America, known for its progressive journalism watchdog role, announced layoffs attributed to legal challenges and evolving media dynamics.
Mission Broadcasting has decided to terminate its agreement to purchase WADL Detroit for $75 million, citing unfavorable conditions imposed by the Federal Communications Commission.
Roseland Broadcasting has updated the call signs and operating channel numbers for its low power TV (LPTV) stations in Milwaukee and near Madison, Wisconsin, ahead of the upcoming November election.
Gannett, the media conglomerate behind numerous newspapers across the US, is introducing a new initiative that incorporates AI-generated bullet points into journalists' articles, as per an internal memo obtained by The Verge.
Google's announcement of infusing its search engine with artificial intelligence (A.I.) spells trouble for news publishers, threatening further decline in audience and revenue.
It seems WKBW-TV has been making some adjustments to its newscast schedule, with news director Aaron Mason confirming that some of the newscasts are pre-recorded using their Scrippscast technology.
Shari Redstone, a key figure in Paramount Global's growth, may see her efforts unraveled as Sony Pictures Entertainment and Apollo Global Management aim to acquire and dismantle the media conglomerate, insiders reveal.
As Paramount Global's fate hangs in the balance, Nexstar CEO Perry Sook discusses potential avenues for expansion, including a glance at CBS stations, in the wake of regulatory complexities.
Allen Media Group announced today a multiyear comprehensive portfolio agreement with Hawaiian Telcom, ensuring continued carriage of seven AMG cable television networks and retransmission renewals for AMG's Honolulu stations, KITV and KIKU.
It seems like there's quite a bit of turnover happening at WFLA in Tampa. Alix Staats, the Executive Producer, has decided to leave the station after about two years in the role.
San Antonio television viewers are witnessing the future of broadcast television as five more stations join forces to offer NextGen TV service, also known as ATSC 3.0.
The owner of Detroit station WADL, Adell Broadcasting, is urging Mission Broadcasting to finalize its $75 million acquisition of WADL before the June 30 deadline.
Standard Media Group, in collaboration with the Chicago Blackhawks, Chicago Bulls, and Chicago White Sox, is set to become the new television broadcast home for all three teams starting in October.
Paramount Global and controlling shareholder Shari Redstone may be proceeding independently as potential merger talks with Skydance Media-RedBird Capital Partners appear unlikely.
Martha Raddatz, renowned journalist and co-anchor of ABC's This Week, emphasized the pivotal role of local news during a keynote interview at The Business of TV News event.
The debate over noncompete agreements in the media industry has garnered significant attention lately, with voices on both sides weighing in on their efficacy and necessity.
Nexstar Media Group has announced that its owned and operated stations WGN Chicago, WVBT Norfolk, and KLFY Lafayette will join The CW Network as affiliates starting September 1st.
After a series of remarkable deal-making efforts that nearly led to a successful emergence from bankruptcy, Diamond Sports Group faces a setback as negotiations with Comcast for a new long-term carriage agreement hit an ...
Cox Media Group and Dish have resolved their retransmission fee dispute with a new multi-year agreement, reinstating all CMG stations on Dish effective immediately.
In his recent column, "Local TV News’ Recruitment Problem Has A Solution," Sean McLaughlin sheds light on the challenges facing the recruitment of early-career journalists in today's media landscape.
Blaise Labbe's induction into the Oklahoma Journalism Hall of Fame is a well-deserved honor, recognizing his significant contributions to the field of journalism throughout his distinguished career.
The Federal Trade Commission's recent decision to ban employee non-compete agreements has sent shockwaves through the broadcasting industry, posing significant challenges for stations and talent alike.
The atmosphere at the CBS-Politico joint party ahead of the annual White House Correspondents' Dinner was filled with confusion and anxiety as news spread of Bob Bakish's imminent departure as CEO of Paramount Global.
Skydance Media and its private equity backers are in the final stages of negotiating a deal with Paramount Global, targeting May for finalizing terms, sources revealed to CNBC.
The proposed sale of WADL Detroit to Mission Broadcasting has encountered potential drama due to imposed conditions, creating a stir in the Motor City.
KQED, the renowned public broadcasting station in the Bay Area, is implementing staff buyouts as part of cost-cutting measures to address a budget deficit.
