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Tom Harty Named Meredith President, COO

Aug 11, 2016 - His appointment comes as CEO Steve Lacy nears retirement... More

Univision, L.A. Rams Strike Preseason Partnership

The NFL’s Rams return to Los Angeles this fall will be a boon to Univision, whose O&O KMEX has

BIA/Kelsey: Local TV Strong But Not Untouchable

Despite the onslaught of competitors sparking concerns about the medium’s future, local TV

Nexstar Hits Record-Setting $262M in 2Q Revenue

Related: Tribune TV Division Revenue Up 5% to $467M in 2Q

Currency More Currency →

Refinery29 Latest Digital Investment for Turner

Aug 11, 2016 - Companies will collaborate on content and advertising products... More

EchoStar Drops ‘Sage’ Home Security/Automation Product Line

There are big changes afoot at EchoStar, Dish Network’s technology and set-top spin-off, as the

NBC Gives Big Promo Push to ‘Timeless’ and ‘This Is Us’

B&C has partnered with iSpot.tv to bring you a weekly chart we call Promo Mojo: exclusive data

Disney Buys One-Third of BAMTech for $1 Billion

Extending a string of aggressive investments and acquisitions this decade, Disney Tuesday said it

Programming More Programming →

TCA: More Aliens, Female Lead, Maybe Some Sex in 'Star Trek' Reboot

Aug 10, 2016 - UPDATED: CBS All Access series will "bridge the gap between 'Enterprise' and the original," says Fuller ... More

TCA: New Show Is Not ‘King of Queens,’ Swears Kevin James

Complete Coverage: TCA Summer 2016

Fuse Sets Oct. 5 Debut for ‘Clash of the Corps’ Docuseries

Fuse announced Wednesday it will debut eight-part docuseries Clash of the Corps Oct. 5 at 11 p.m.

TCA: CBS Needs to Do Better on Diversity, Says Geller

Complete Coverage: TCA Summer 2016

Distribution More Distribution →

Syndication Ratings: It's the DNC's Turn to Take Out Syndies

Aug 09, 2016 - Many season lows in week ending July 31 as convention provides much stronger-than-usual competition... More

NBCUniversal Acquires Exclusive Rights to 'Harry Potter' Film Franchise

NBCUniversal has acquired exclusive U.S. broadcast and cable rights to Warner Bros.’ Harry Potter

Reversal of Fortune

Amid a blitz of news during the broadcast network upfronts week in May—at the same time a portion

With New Off-Net Programming Buys, Tribune Marks Return to Sitcoms

Tribune Broadcasting’s acquisition last week of Warner Bros.’ Mom marks a return to off-network

Technology More Technology →

Sling TV Launches NFL Network, NFL RedZone

Aug 10, 2016 - Adds NFL Network to Sling Blue core service, RedZone to ‘Sports Extra’ add-on... More

VideoAmp Launches Advanced TV Ad Buying Platform

Santa Monica, Calif. based ad software company VideoAmp is launching a new Advanced Television

Nokia Gives ‘Pete’s Dragon’ the VR Treatment

As part of its multi-year partnership with The Walt Disney Studios, Nokia has helped create yet

Hulu to End Free Streaming Service

Hulu confirmed that it will close down its free streaming service in the next couple of weeks as it

Upfront Central More Upfront Central →

Fox Finishes Upfront With 5% More Volume

Jul 13, 2016 - Price increases from high single digits to low double digits... More

Disney Sees Big Digital Upfront Gains

Digital video helped drive big upfront volume increases for the Walt Disney Co.’s kids TV

Turner Sees Upfront Volume, Price Gains

Turner Broadcasting is nearly done with its upfront negotiations, chalking up a sales volume

CW Finishes Upfront With Volume Gain

The CW has finished its upfront negotiations, earning double-digit increases in volume, according to

Washington More Washington →

U.S. Appeals Court Reverses FCC Order Preempting Local Muni Restrictions

Aug 10, 2016 - Sixth Circuit court finds FCC erred in supporting muni efforts in Tennessee, North Carolina... More

Business Data Price Rules Would Cripple Competition, Commenters Allege

Nearly four dozen comments—overwhelmingly condemning the FCC's plans to regulate rates for

Progress Made in STB, Modem Energy Savings Campaign, Says Audit

Results of the three-year old "Voluntary Agreement for Ongoing Improvement to the Energy Efficiency

FilmOn X, Broadcasters Square Off in Ninth Circuit

TV networks took aim at FilmOn X Thursday (Aug. 4) in oral argument before the Ninth

Blogs

Where to Be, What to Watch: Week of Aug. 8, 2016

Aug 08, 2016 - ‘Hard Knocks’ debuts a new season and Netflix's premieres 'The Get Down'... More

Currency

CBS Might Be Next Step in Hulu’s Live Dance Card

Analyst Greenfield asks if streamer needs Tiffany network; Murdoch answers

Station to Station

WRTV Indy Newsmen Retire After A Combined 84 Years

July 29 is Jack Rinehart and Danny Wills' last day

Station to Station

Hawk Loving KOLN Lincoln, Neb. Weathercam

The bird hangs around the camera but never like this

DanDan Digital Joins the Digital Innovation Group

AccuWeather Takes Users into the Storm with Immersive 360 Video

Broadcast Pix Solutions Simplify Live Productions for Broadcasters at TAB 2016

Broadcast Pix Solutions Simplify Live Productions for Broadcasters at TAB 2016

Calrec Audio's Summa gets top grades at Penn State's WPSU

Public Station KSPS-TV Upgrades Entire Operation With 144 x 144 UTAH-400 Series 2 Router

Uncharted Territory Shoots Independence Day: Resurgence VFX Plates with URSA Mini 4.6K

Bluebell Opticom at IBC2016

IHSE USA Offers Two New Models of USP3 Control Panels for KVM Push-butt

Wazee Digital at IBC2016

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Moving Beyond Age and Gender: What Should the TV Business Be Measuring

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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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