RNN-Owned UHF Adds Two Diginets In Boston Shift
"SuperFrank" Copsidas has dropped two digital multicast networks owned by Get After It Media from a Boston station. For those in the market that still wish to see the offerings, Retro TV and The Heartland Network, they'll have to tune to another Boston station's subchannels to view them.
California Broadcast Pioneer Harry Pappas Dies
He is being remembered as the former owner of what was at the time the nation's largest privately-held commercial television broadcast group, with 30 properties. Harry Pappas, who operated California-based Pappas Telecasting, died April 24 in Reno, Nev., at the age of 78.
Roku, iSpot Forge a Streaming Audience Data Pact
How many viewers did a particular program, network or channel attract through its streaming capabilities, with viewers accessing the content through streaming platform Roku? Data is on the way.
Roku Also Secures The Trade Desk For Data
Roku is making waves with a flurry of announcements that could position it more favorably with marketers and advertisers. With a NBCU Olympics pact and an iSpot.TV deal in place, Roku also says it has plans in place for a new data-driven TV streaming partnership with The Trade Desk.
MoffettNathanson Checks In On U.S. Media Fundamentals
"The biggest unexpected challenge for media companies last year was the underperformance of linear TV advertising," say MoffettNathanson's top two senior analysts covering media companies. "Unfortunately, we do not see this getting much better in 2024."
UpFronts, NewFronts: Ad Dollars, Where Are You?
With story after story suggesting digital ad sales growth is relentless while linear sales action remains tepid, Guideline Solutions has released fresh data that shows the good 'ol Upfront remains important for advertisers seeking adults 18-49, in particular.
Local Now Gets New Distribution Via LG
Allen Media Group's Local Now free ad-supported streaming television serving has just snagged a major distribution win, thanks to a newly signed agreement with LG Electronics.
Pie In The Sky For Spot Cable
The NHL and NBA playoffs are in full swing while Major League Soccer sets attendance records in Massachusetts. Major League Baseball excitement is also building. For fans seeking a bite to eat while cheering for their team, there's one pizza-focused QSR that stands out when it comes to its advertising on Spot Cable.
GBH Gets Proposed FCC Fine For Public File Fail
The parent organization of the main PBS Member station serving New England's most populous communities has received a proposed FCC fine for failing to timely file required online public file documents, including quarterly issues/programs lists and children’s TV programing reports.
In Canada, Bell Media Makes a ‘FAST’ TV Move
Bell Media is moving its television business into the "FAST" lane, with the launch of 10 English and French-language free ad-supported television channels available across Canada.
‘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.