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Fox Philly Adding 'Anti-Network' 11 P.M. News

May 05, 2016 - VP Jim Driscoll says the newscast will be 'lightning pace'... More

Sinclair's Marks: Trump Could Mean Cash for Local TV

While Sinclair Broadcast Group’s anticipated first quarter political take “more than exceeded

Graham TV Revenue Up Amid Company Losses

With a lift from retransmission money and political ads, Graham Holdings Wednesday reported its

Political Boosts Sinclair’s First Quarter Revenue

The Sinclair Broadcast Group Wednesday morning reported revenue rising to $578.9 million

Currency More Currency →

YouTube’s New Stars Include Ad Leaders

May 05, 2016 - Brandcast presentation has media buyers doing the whip and the nae nae... More

Upfronts Spotlight: Sleep Number, Zillow Among Top Marketers on DIY

As part of our comprehensive upfronts coverage, B&C has teamed up with iSpot.tv to take a close

MTV Rocks New Execs to Lead Marketing, MTV2

New MTV president Sean Atkins continued to add to the new team leading the network.

WideOrbit, 4C Add Social to Programmatic

Ad tech company WideOrbit said it is using social data from 4C to improve audience targeting in

Programming More Programming →

Icon Network, Subway Team on ‘#LifestyleGoals’

May 05, 2016 - New digital series features Promise Phan, Natalies Outlet and SofiaStyled... More

Netflix Orders ‘Dear White People’ Series

Netflix has ordered a comedy series based on Justin Simien’s film Dear White People. Lionsgate

FX Orders Ryan Murphy Limited Series ‘Feud’

FX has ordered a limited series from Ryan Murphy called Feud, which is focused on “epic

Plepler: Less Than 1% of HBO Now Subscribers Cut Cord

Walking the tightrope of promoting HBO Now but also emphasizing the company’s strengths without

Distribution More Distribution →

'Live' Lines Up Co-Hosts as Michael Strahan Prepares to Depart

May 05, 2016 - First up: Jimmy Kimmel... More

'Today's Natalie Morales to Become Host of 'Access Hollywood,' 'Access Hollywood Live'

Updated: Wednesday, May 4, 6:30 p.m. ET

Syndication Ratings: 'Live' Rises on Constant Coverage of Pending Strahan Exit

Headed into the TV season’s final ratings period, the May sweeps, many shows turned to repeats and

Fox Television Stations to Test ‘The Preachers’ This Summer

The Fox Television Stations this summer will test The Preachers, a faith-based panel talk show

Technology More Technology →

Time Launches ‘Life’ VR App

May 05, 2016 - Debuting this fall, app will be the home to all of Time’s VR content... More

Survey: Only a Third of Broadband Subscribers Recommend Their Service

A survey conducted by broadband software company Incognito Software Systems has both good news and

Samsung Blu-ray Player Gets UHD Alliance Certification

The first Ultra High-Def (UHD) Blu-ray Disc player to hit the market is also the first to receive

Survey: Teens Feel Addicted to Mobile Devices

Common Sense, which provides content ratings and reviews for major media companies, and which has

Upfront Central More Upfront Central →

E! Series Focuses on ‘Cosmopolitan’ Mag Staffers

May 04, 2016 - Four new unscripted series includes a ‘WAGS’ spinoff... More

NewFronts 2016: ‘Broad City’ Duo, Poehler Spice Up Hulu Wingding

Hulu busted out comedic star power for its Manhattan upfront presentation Wednesday, including Mindy

NewFronts 2016: Vox Makes Snapchat, Telemundo Deals

Vox Media says it made deals with other media companies to offer advertisers more ways to reach its

NewFronts 2016: Hulu Goes Interactive With Advertising

Hulu announced a series of programming and advertising deals at its upfront presentation in New

Washington More Washington →

Commerce Spokesman Underwhelmed By Wheeler Info Answer

May 05, 2016 - Says release of nonpublic information appears to violate rules... More

FCC Settles With Videohouse Et Al. Over Auction Challenge

The FCC has settled the challenge to the spectrum auction by Videohouse, Fifth Street Enterprises

Senate Judiciary Schedules Hearing on FCC CPNI Framework

The Senate Judiciary Committee has scheduled a May 11 hearing on the FCC's proposed broadband

CCA to FCC: Stick With 39-Month TV Station Repack Timetable

Smaller wireless carriers are urging the FCC to stick with its 39-month timetable to repack TV

Blogs

Turner CEO Says U.S. Has Too Many Networks

May 04, 2016 - Weak channels won’t keep pace as distribution model changes... More

Station to Station

WJZY Charlotte Finds Guns Are Child's Play

It took just 60 seconds for a kid in a room full of toys to find a gun

BC Beat

The Country Network Is Back, and It’s All About the Music

No Adam Sandler movies, no boozy reality, says diginet’s CEO

BC Beat

‘Houdini & Doyle,’ Meet Mulder & Scully

Fox’s British-Canadian production has a writers room in Los Angeles

Valencia Club de Fútbol Drives Stadium AV With Blackmagic Design

AJA Honored with Multiple Awards at NAB 2016

SESAC Luncheon at MFM Conference to Feature Performances by Country Artists Roxie Dean and Phillip Coleman

Canal 22 Internacional Celebrates its 12-Year Anniversary with 30 Million Hispanic Viewers in the United States

Vistex Records another Successful NAB Show

Wazee Digital Appoints Andy Hurt to Lead Global Business Development and Marketing

VITEC MGW Pico TOUGH ISR Encoder Wins Best of Show Award at 2016 NAB Show

Triveni Digital Guides Industry Toward ATSC 3.0 Migration at 2016 ATSC Broadcast Conference

Video Clarity Announces Agreement With SRI International to Integrate Sarnoff Test Patterns Into ClearView

Cobalt Digital Adds New openGear Fiber Cards

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Over the Top: New Data on the Changing 2016-2017 Landscape

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Drilling Down Into the Post-Auction Repack

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Virtual Reality: Ready for a Closeup

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How the Media Industry Is Coping With Online Security Threats

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Why Some Media Companies Earn Much More From Their Content Rights Than Others

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Spectrum Auction Preparation

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