Sinclair Uses AI For Tennis Channel Translation
In 1995, "Machine Translation" was a great concern among professional translators. Nearly 30 years later, translation and dubbing services may not require a human after all, thanks to GenAI and its rapid ascent in the broadcast media marketplace. And, among its first users is Sinclair.
Tech Company Behind faidr App Secures Key U.S. Patent
The developer of a proprietary AI-powered platform that includes the subscription ad-deletion streaming service for radio branded as faidr has been awarded a U.S. patent for the core technology powering the smartphone app. The news sent the company's stock soaring on Monday.
Atlanta DMA Station Owner Wins Must Carry Battle
"A station assigned by Nielsen to one DMA but physically located in another .... has two local markets in which it may simultaneously demand carriage," the Media Bureau Policy Division Senior Deputy Chief ruled in a matter involving DISH.
Roger Wahl Fails In Attempt to Overturn License Revocation
It was all but certain that Roger Wahl, a convicted felon, would be stripped of his broadcast license for an FM radio station in Somerset County, Pa., after an August 2022 determination from the FCC's Administrative Law Judge. This week, Wahl was officially given a revocation order.
Nelson Peltz Fails In Disney Push. What’s Next For ABC’s Parent?
While final voting tallies are subject to certification by Disney’s independent inspector of elections, it appears the battle waged by dissident shareholder Nelson Peltz for new leadership and a fresh business direction is over. What's next for Disney? Analysts at MoffettNathanson shared their thoughts.
‘Net Neutrality’ Vote Coming For FCC
Republicans don’t want it. Democrats do, and with three votes the return of Title II classification for broadband services appears to be a lock — turning the clock back to the Wheeler Commission rule change reversed by the Commission under Ajit Pai.
FCC Unanimously Approves ‘ZoneCasting’ NPRM
In a major victory for GeoBroadcast Solutions, overcoming widespread opposition from various radio industry voices, the FCC has adopted changes to its rules that will allow FM booster stations to originate programming — "subject to future adoption of processing, licensing, and service rules" as proposed in a Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking.
CBS O&Os Turn To Gray For Research and Consulting Needs
CBS has signed an agreement that sees it retain Gray Television's in-house news research and consulting group as a provider of market research and news consulting services to all 14 CBS owned and operated television stations.
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.
A Big Share Repurchase, Guidance Affirmation, For Townsquare
MSG National Properties LLC is shedding a big chunk of its stake in Townsquare Media, thanks to a repurchasing agreement executed by the owner of local radio stations in mid-sized and small-sized markets as well as a digital marketing solutions company and a digital advertising network.
‘FAST’ Love: Ad-Supported Streaming Growing Quickly
The Video Advertising Bureau (VAB) has taken a fresh look at streaming trends, and how they may be influencing marketers' plans. With a look back to 2023, how many predictions and trends were not only proven true, but have in fact accelerated?
‘Eroding Reach and Poor Ratings’: MAGNA’s Gloomy Linear TV Outlook
Digital momentum led MAGNA to raise its 2024 advertising market forecast by 9%. But, what does this mean for linear TV? The outlook is hardly welcoming, while "the erosion of linear radio" is also weaved into a narrative that could point to another bumpy year for broadcasters.
High Plains Radio Network Files For Chapter 11 Protection
In late 2017, Monte Spearman and his High Plains Radio Network were singled out by multiple brokers as an active buyer. By March 2020, Spearman emerged as an asset shedder. Now, with the first quarter approaching its conclusion, HPRN has filed for federal bankruptcy protection.
Adell Wins Fifth FCC Session To Push WADL Sale
Adell Broadcasting's quest to gain FCC approval of its proposed $75 million sale of a full-powered UHF facility presently serving as Detroit's MyNetwork TV affiliate is getting an unprecedented fifth push at the FCC. The latest session, to be held via Zoom, involves one of the Commission's key Democrats.
Local Media Leads Following Baltimore’s Key Bridge Collapse
As listeners across the Baltimore region began their day, local radio and television stations were actively sharing the latest details regarding the overnight collapse of the Key Bridge, taking calls while asking for social media shares of photos or video. It again demonstrated the power of local media.