Sinclair Ups A ATSC 3.0 Advanced Tech Leader
Sinclair Broadcast Group has taken a lead role in the voluntary rollout of the next-gen broadcast TV standard, ATSC 3.0. As such, it has an entire team of individuals devoted to the company's development and deployment of next-gen technologies such as this. Now, it is upping a VP to SVP.
Hudson MX Connects With Comscore On Auto Analytics
Media executive JT Batson and his team of sell-side, buy-side, linear, and digital professionals have forged a strategic partnership with Comscore, the "trusted partner for planning, transacting and evaluating media across platforms" that has seen severe share value erosion since April.
Are Investors Scared Over Gray’s ‘Looming Fee Disputes’?
On August 10, Barron's noted that a recent decline in value of Gray Television shares could be tied to an ugly situation that involves one of its competitors and AT&T. The mere possibility Gray could be in the same position come Q4 is the likely reason Gray stock continues to sag.
FOX Renewals Finalized For Gray Television
With Gray Television shares declining on Tuesday, the continued poor performance on Wall Street for the company overshadowed news that greatly impacts viewers of NFL games and the 90210 reunion mini-series.
Flat As A Pancake: TV Home Growth In 2019-2020
Is broadcast television, and cable, a no-growth industry? The latest National Television Household Universe Estimates from Nielsen suggest that may be the case, putting added pressure on an industry increasingly reliant on retransmission consent revenue to overcome declining advertising dollars.
Scripps Shares Bounce Back To Start Trading Week
U.S. financial markets gained traction on Monday as President Trump noted China wants to restart trade talks with the U.S., and that he was optimistic about a deal that would put an end to an escalating dispute that has spooked stocks. Among the gainers on Monday: Scripps.
With RSN Arrivals, Sinclair Secures Jamison For Sales Role
A woman who began her career in 1993 as an Affiliate Marketing Manager for Fox Sports Florida and since 2007 has been an executive board member of Women In Cable Telecommunications has just landed a C-Suite sales and marketing gig at Sinclair -- just in time for it to gain ownership of RSNs.
NBC News CFO Added To Media Outlook 2020 Lineup
What is the business strategy that made NBC News a leading brand in news and information? How do they plan to expand globally with Sky and execute through the historic 2020 presidential election? The financial head of NBC News will cover these questions at a September event.
CBS Corp.’s P/E Ratio: What Does It Mean For Investors?
Should investors be eyeing the price to earnings ratios for CBS Corporation? Simply Wall St. took a gander and what they look like, and what that means for those who may believe CBS, which is reuniting with Viacom, is a smart bet.
Is ‘AI’ Radio and TV’s ‘Audience Engagement Gold Dust’?
How powerful and simple is the use of artificial intelligence and machine learning to diversify revenue streams, entice new audiences and increase mindshare with existing loyal fans? Whether you're a radio or TV broadcaster, this piece from Logan Ketchum should be on your reading list.
‘A View of the Media Ecosystem: What Happens Now?’
What challenges face programmers, cable operators, and new entrants as they navigate the rapid changes in consumer media consumption habits? The Managing Director and Senior Equity Analyst at Wolfe Research will address this question at a Media Outlook 2020 keynote.
Comcast: A ‘Diversity Champion’ In 2019
"The entertainment and telecommunication industry’s leading national foundation dedicated to advocacy around diversity, equity and inclusion" has selected one of its two presenting sponsors as its recipient of its annual Diversity Champion Award.
Study: Black Viewers Crave More TV Content Diversity
Despite strides made around diversity in media in recent years, representation of Blacks in media has a long way to go on television. That's the key takeaway from the just-released FOCUS Black media landscape report from Horowitz Research.
TEGNA Hands Its Tower Management To InSite-ful Partner
A privately owned tower and wireless infrastructure company last week proudly announced the expansion of its broadcast tower portfolio. In doing so, it took on support of a group of towers owned by one of the nation's top television broadcasting companies.
An Aggressive End-Of-Summer Push From Automotive
Don't think auto dealer associations are serious about making a strong pitch to consumers ahead of the first day of school or the Labor Day holiday weekend? Think again. Following Toyota's lead, three other big automotive brands have revved up their advertising on spot television.