Samsung Brings the Big Screen to the Editing Room
Samsung Electronics has opened the doors to a Los Angeles-based theatrical post-production studio that serves as an addition to Amazon’s portfolio of production and entertainment businesses, further enhancing the area’s reputation as a hub for creativity and innovation.
Q1 and Done: Bakish Officially Exits CBS Parent
Everybody's been talking about it since Friday. Now, it is official. Bob Bakish, President/CEO of Paramount Global, is stepping down from his role as CEO and from the Board of Directors.
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.
FCC Puts Cumulus’ Foreign Ownership Ask Up From Public Comment
The Chief of the FCC Media Bureau's Audio Division has confirmed the Commission will soon release a public notice seeking comment on a recently filed remedial petition for declaratory ruling that seeks approval for specific foreign investors to hold ownership interest in Cumulus Media.
TEGNA’s Hat Trick: Kraken Get Broadcast TV Home
Starting with the 2024-2025 season, the National Hockey League franchise serving the Pacific Northwest will see more than 70 non-nationally televised games appear on broadcast TV. It's thanks to an agreement announced Thursday between the Seattle Kraken and TEGNA.
Nexstar Slams FCC Over Proposed WPIX-Linked Fines, Divestitures
The nation's No. 1 owner of broadcast TV stations on Monday afternoon filed its response to the FCC’s proposed fine linked to the company’s relationship with WPIX-11 in New York. "We will not be issuing any additional statement regarding the filing, which we will let speak for itself," a company spokesperson says.
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.
Futuri AudioAI Introduces Live AI-powered Co-Hosts and CallerAI Listener Interaction
Futuri is showing off enhancements to its Futuri AudioAITM platform across the NAB Show. These innovations, the company says, "represent a significant leap forward in integrating AI with live broadcast programming, podcasts, and audience interaction."
Sinclair Inc. Opens The Door to Datacasting
The highly anticipated launch of a datacasting platform to enable data distribution across all current Sinclair TV markets where it has a NEXTGEN TV “lighthouse” with ATSC 3.0 technology arrived on Sunday morning. Introducing Broadspan, which will serve the 40% of the U.S. where Sinclair has a broadcast presence.
The InFOCUS Podcast: Paul LeFort
As Paul LeFort settles in to his new role as the head of local TV sales at Nielsen, he spoke with RBR+TVBR to share the latest on how Nielsen helping broadcasters in showing the continued value of UHF/VHF, and touched on measurement accuracy in this all-new InFOCUS Podcast, presented by dot.fm.
Crackdowns on Password Sharing Impacting SVOD Churn
Some 52% of TV content viewers have cancelled or lost access to at least one of their subscription video-on-demand services within the past year, Horowitz Research shares in a new study. For those who cancelled or lost access within the past 12 months, cost is a big reason.
Total Coverage Of Total Eclipse Across Radio, TV
Across Monday, from Mexico to Dallas and onward to the northeast to locales such as Dayton and Niagara Falls, millions of Americans were witness to one of the most brilliant total eclipses seen in a generation. Broadcast and cable TV, along with AM/FM radio, covered the historic event.
Idaho AM/FM Combo Sold To Heat Pump Pros
Ray's has been offering heat pump services to Salmon and Challis, Idaho since 1971. It's a family-owned operation, and always has been. Now, the Infangers are poised to add radio station ownership to their business portfolio.
Ravi Kapur OKs Estrella Media Lease Deal For S.F.
The Spanish-language broadcast TV network owned by the privately held media company led by CEO Peter Markham has added an affiliate for the San Francisco DMA. It's thanks to a newly signed agreement with an individual known for his service to South Asian consumers.