Gray Gets Five Sports Betting Specials Through New Deal
Thanks to a newly signed agreement, the Tupelo Media Group housed within Gray Television and its FOX affiliate in Southern Nevada are teaming with the SportsGrid free ad-supported streaming television channel to produce five "major sporting event" specials centered on sports betting.
GenAI-Fueled Dubbing Arrives At ‘FAST’ Channels
Dubformer, the Netherlands-based AI platform offering broadcast-level quality video localization, has launched a computer-generated dubbing software application tailored specifically for Free Ad-Supported Streaming TV (FAST).
‘PBS12’ Adding TV Signals In a Ski Resort Town
Breckenridge, Colo., is globally famous for its ski slopes. Now, the local PBS Member station is ensuring over-the-air reception of its programming can be seen for those who have "cut the cord."
‘Super Desk’ Appoints A New Managing Editor
It is a platform that began rolling out across CBS News and Stations in September and now includes CBS Media Ventures syndicated news magazines Entertainment Tonight and Inside Edition. As of today, this venture, dubbed the "Super Desk," has a new Managing Editor.
ABC Ignites Digital Multicast Offerings With CHARGE!
A new broadcast affiliate distribution agreement has been signed that will bring a Sinclair Broadcast Group digital multicast network known for its lineup of police procedural series to ABC Owned Television Stations across the U.S.
A Push To The Top For An Automotive Brand
The latest Media Monitors Spot Ten TV report is out, and with "March Madness" nearing its conclusion, at least on the parquet floor, one automotive brand fueled itself to the top of the list as it comes to spot plays last week.
Cinematic Vision For Live TV, Thanks To TNDV
TNDV founder Nic Dugger has been seeking ways to inject the dramatic look that digital cinema cameras produce into his live television and event productions for years. That has now changed, thanks to broadcast production technology from two big players.
MLB Ready To Play Ball With Hulu + Live TV
Thanks to the presence of MLB Network, Hulu + Live TV will have more than 100 nationally broadcast MLB games. Hulu says it can go further thanks to RSN agreements.
Fubo Forges Four MLB Club Marketing Pacts
The "sports-first" vMVPD, through newly signed arrangements, will enjoy Fubo in-stadium and digital branding in addition to fan engagement opportunities at the home of the Cleveland Guardians, Houston Astros, Seattle Mariners and Texas Rangers, respectively.
Want A Virtual TV News Anchor? ENCO Has A Solution
With GenAI rapidly becoming one of the leading topics of interest at next month's NAB Show in Las Vegas, many may be curious as to the extent of artificial intelligence usage by broadcast media that could come in future years. ENCO will most likely be turning heads with its latest offering.
Arena Football League Coming To Gray Stations
Gray Television has signed a multi-year agreement with the Arena Football League — a pact that will bring Saturday arena football games to local broadcast TV stations owned by the publicly traded company in at least 34 U.S. markets.
Retro TV Comes To Rip City
Add the city known for its craft breweries, quirky arts and culture and the Trail Blazers to the roster of markets that will have a broadcast TV station airing Get After It Media’s Retro TV digital multicast network.
Scripps’ Fine Choice For A New Board Member
The person who heads the consumer research and marketing services arm of an Austin-based technology-enabled litigation services firm has been nominated for a board seat at The E.W. Scripps Co. This individual would succeed Lauren Rich Fine, who will step down in May.
Sinclair Ups Its GC To Chief Legal Officer
Since 2019, he has served as SVP/General Counsel for Sinclair Inc. Now the owner of Sinclair Broadcast Group, Compulse and Dielectric, among other enterprises, is promoting him to EVP/Chief Legal Officer.
State Farm Re-Ups WNBA Ion Sponsorship, Commits To NWSL
State Farm will once again be the title sponsor of the WNBA's Friday games on Ion, owned by The E.W. Scripps Co. At the same time, the insurance specialist has invested in brand positioning and in-game sponsorship of Saturday evening women's soccer matches also airing on Ion.