The updated framework, adopted on a 3-2 vote in June 2024 and partially effective since August 15, requires radio and television licensees to verify whether airtime lessees are acting on behalf of a foreign governmental entity and to disclose that relationship at the time of broadcast.
A trio of Senior Analysts at MoffettNathanson has released an investor report that explains how, despite all of the tales of "cord-cutting" by U.S. consumers, traditional cable TV service providers aren't collapsing. But, they offer words of caution for those ready to shoot fireworks off in celebration of the findings.
Digital video ad platform Universal Ads has brought to market what the Comcast unit is touting as "a first-of-its-kind TV Business Partner Program" — one that presents advertisers with "cutting-edge, hand-picked creative and measurement solutions to strengthen their media buys" across the Universal Ads inventory mix.
Futuri's interactive platform, Tether, has been renamed. The company says the rebranding reflects "its renewed commitment to its foundational mission: empowering audiences to actively participate in shaping their listening experience." Current clients will see no disruption in service, as the platform’s core features stay as is.
The GAB Radio Talent Institute returned to Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communications at the University of Georgia in Athens, Ga., on May 12-17, while the inaugural Illinois Broadcasters Foundation’s Audio Media Career Academy took place in Bloomington-Normal, Ill., from May 12-17.
A presently dark FM translator licensed to use a tower on the north side of Scranton, Pa., is being traded by the media company founded and led by Vince Benedetto to a regional media operation under the direction of Managing Member Benjamin Smith.
Technology has helped in paving a divergent path for a news organization that vigorously competes against NBCUniversal, Nexstar Media Group's storied KTLA, KABC-7 and FOX Television Stations' KTTV "FOX 11." Now, the tech advantage is tilting toward CBS L.A., they believe.
She's known by many as the co-anchor of ABC News' "Nightline" newsmagazine. And, she'll be hosting the upcoming 50th annual Gracie Awards Luncheon at Cipriani 42nd Street, the Alliance for Women in Media Foundation (AWMF) has announced.
It is an owner of radio and TV stations based on Maryland's Eastern Shore, and it is ready to grow. That's thanks to a transaction that sees Michael J. Bergner serve as the seller's broker of record, with Lynn Deppen signing off on the divestment agreement.
With the start of the 2022 NFL season, the team inked an English-language flagship broadcast deal with iHeartMedia's stations serving the National Capital Region. The team and the local management leading the stations owned by America's largest radio broadcasting company have just agreed to a contract extension.
The Hearst Television-owned NBC affiliate serving the Susquehanna Valley of Pennsylvania and cities including York, Hanover, Harrisburg and Lancaster has a new Local Sales Manager. He takes over for an individual who rose to General Sales Manager at the end of 2024.
The results of the 2025 NAB Executive Committee elections have been released by the National Association of Broadcasters, and taking the role of NAB Television Board chair is an Executive VP of Hearst Television.
The Executive VP of Corporate Strategy and Development for Cumulus Media and President of its Westwood One arm has been elected Chairman of the NAB Joint Board of Directors. He takes over from Nexstar Media Group Chairman/CEO Perry Sook, who will remain on the executive committee as immediate past joint board chair.
QUU, the company founded by Chief Technology Officer Joe Harb and led by CEO Steve Newberry, is devoted to bringing rich visuals to partner radio stations. Now, it's released a study that demonstrates just how important a radio station should look when tuned to while on the road.
TEGNA-owned Connected TV and OTT advertising platform Premion has brought to market a scaled live programmatic ad tool that delivers to marketers live, in-game professional and collegiate sports, as well as high-impact live tentpole events.
It's hurricane season, and the FCC is helping broadcasters and the general public prepare by hosting a Hurricane Season Resiliency Roundtable, led by its Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau, in early July.
The one-day campaign aims to raise money and awareness to help Radio and TV professionals in acute need. Tim McCarthy, President of the Broadcasters Foundation, says, “If you’re part of the broadcasting community, while we hope you never need us, we need to be here for you should disaster or illness strike."
She's been a Director of Sales for Hearst since April 2020 and before that was a regional director for a locally owned media company. Meet the new GM of the CBS affiliate serving the Permian Basin of Texas.
An attempt by a group of terminated associates and non-paid workers linked to the troubled St. Louis community-focused eclectic noncommercial music station has failed. However, a debtor's motion submitted to the court gives hope that the KDHX beloved by its supporters will have a future.
