A Major TV Network In Spain Makes A ‘FAST’ U.S. Move
ATRESMEDIA is one of Europe's largest media companies, with a formidable presence in Spain. Now, the Madrid-based company's international arm is entering into the U.S. market with a trio of free ad-supported streaming television offerings.
Good Vibrations: Peachtree Sports Network Inks Pro Volleyball Pact
The biggest city in the South is getting its newest professional sports team, and it has selected a Gray Television over-the-air broadcast brand — and not a MVPD-distributed specialty channel — as its inaugural local TV partner. In this case, the winning point goes to Peachtree Sports Network.
Más Flo: Progressive Propels Spot Cable Action
There's a clear leader in the automotive insurance specialist category on the latest Spot Ten Cable report from Media Monitors. While the category is still an active one, the gap between the leader and Liberty Mutual Insurance is wide.
Consent Decree Settles LPTV Station’s Captioning Rule Flub
A Consent Decree has been entered into between the Commission and the owner of a low-power television station in Maine to settle an investigation into whether the licensee ran afoul of closed-captioning rules.
ACA Connects Dissatisfied With FCC ‘All-in Pricing’ Order
The FCC last week approved an order implementing new customer protections requiring all MVPDs to specify the “all-in” price “clearly and prominently” in their promotional materials and on every monthly billing statement. Pro-cable TV advocacy group ACA Connects isn't thrilled.
NBCUniversal To Broadcast Paris Olympics On The Big Screen
As NBCUniversal prepares for the audience and advertising boon of the 2024 Paris Olympics, the company has formed a first-time collaboration with AMC Theatres to bring live Olympic event broadcasts to theaters. From July 27 to August 11, fans can enjoy select daytime coverage at approximately 160 AMC locations nationwide.
NFHS Calls On Networks To Protect High School Football
As Fox Sports reportedly plans to expand its college football broadcast schedule to include high-profile games on Friday nights this fall, the decision to host games on a night traditionally dedicated to high school football has sparked concern and opposition from the National Federation of State High School Associations which urges broadcasters to refrain.
Former Apple, Hulu Exec Tapped To Lead Joint ‘Hulu For Sports’
The highly anticipated joint-network sports streaming service developed by Disney, Fox, and Warner Bros. Discovery has named its Pete Distad its Chief Executive Officer, who comes from a long background in Apple's television division after a stint at Hulu.
FAST Services Feel Rapid Growth As Subscription Malaise Compiles
Technology research and advisory group Omdia has presented new research that indicates a pivotal shift in video streaming habits, showing a decline in subscription video-on-demand services per household for the first time in over five years, as of November 2023. Conversely, there is a marked return to free video services, particularly FAST channels.
FCC Votes To Bring Cable ‘Junk Fees’ Into Clear View
In another vote split down party lines, the Federal Communications Commission will mandate that cable and satellite television providers clearly disclose the total, or "all-in," price for video service packages. The 3-2 vote was decided at the FCC's March meeting and is the latest in Commissioner Rosenworcel's push for pricing transparency.
FCC Proposes New EAS Alert To Protect Indigenous Persons
While referencing the Oscar-nominated film Killers of the Flower Moon, Federal Communications Commission Chairwoman Rosenworcel introduced a proposal for a new event code within the Emergency Alert System aimed at enhancing the search for missing and endangered adults.
Despite $22b Loss, Charter Has No Plan To Quit Stock Buybacks
Despite experiencing substantial paper losses from stock buybacks initiated in 2020, Charter Communications remains steadfast in its investment approach. That message was sent loud and clear by Chief Financial Officer Jessica Fischer at Deutsche Bank’s annual Media & Telecom Conference on Wednesday.
Allen Media Group Sweetens New Charter Deal With App Access
Allen Media Group, founded by Byron Allen, has negotiated a multi-year renewal agreement with Charter Communications Inc. for the ongoing distribution of AMG's cable networks. This agreement also extends to the retransmission of Allen Media Broadcasting television stations across Charter’s Spectrum services.
Circle City’s McCoy Is Indiana Small Business Person of the Year
Circle City Broadcasting founder and owner DuJuan McCoy has been named the 2024 Small Business Person of the Year for Indiana by the U.S. Small Business Administration. This accolade celebrates McCoy's contributions to small business and community service. Circle City is the parent company of WISH-TV and WNDY.
APTS Forms Pact To Give Public TV Easy NextGen Access
America’s Public Television Stations have unveiled a pioneering initiative to support public television's leap into ATSC 3.0. In markets where Sinclair Broadcast Group has implemented NextGen TV but a local public television station hasn't transitioned yet, Sinclair will provide complimentary carriage of a virtual channel from the public station.