Jon Lafayette
Jon has been business editor of Broadcasting+Cable since 2010. He focuses on revenue-generating activities, including advertising and distribution, as well as executive intrigue and merger and acquisition activity. Just about any story is fair game, if a dollar sign can make its way into the article. Before B+C, Jon covered the industry for TVWeek, Cable World, Electronic Media, Advertising Age and The New York Post. A native New Yorker, Jon is hiding in plain sight in the suburbs of Chicago.
Latest articles by Jon Lafayette
CEO Bob Bakish's Pay Slipped to $31.3 Million as Paramount Nears Takeover
By Jon Lafayette published
Executive would get $64 million if he left because of a change in control
Forecast Is for More Weathercasts as Weather Co. Launches ReelSphere
By Jon Lafayette published
AI enables added production for broadcasters and streamers and improved monetization
Kerv’s Interactive Ad Technology Made Available via Magnite Platform
By Jon Lafayette published
Interactivity provides greater brand favorability, purchase intent
John Rood Named Chief Brand And Communications Officer at Magid
By Jon Lafayette published
Exec spent years at Disney, Warner Bros.
Frndly TV Adds Local Stations to Streaming Lineup in 6 Markets
By Jon Lafayette published
Non-Big 4 affiliates provide news, syndicated shows
Paramount Plus’s ‘Star Trek: Discovery’ Lands Top Spot in TVision Power Score
By Jon Lafayette published
Apple TV Plus’s ‘Palm Royale’ dips to No. 2
NBCUniversal Is Going for Gold With $1.2 Billion in Olympic Ad Sales
By Jon Lafayette published
More than half of primetime will feature women athletes
Innovid Launches Harmony Direct in Effort To Tame CTV Supply Chain
By Jon Lafayette published
PMG, Roku among first to use new product
Great American Family Sets New Christmas Movie With Rhiannon Fish
By Jon Lafayette published
‘A Prince in Paradise 2: Royal Proposal (WT)’ co-stars Mitchell Bourke
Madhive Hires Evan Simeone as Chief Product Officer
By Jon Lafayette published
Exec had been with Raptive, PubMatic
Sherri Bradshaw, Anita James Promoted to Senior VPs at Viamedia
By Jon Lafayette published
Executives take new roles on financial leadership team
Slam Dunk: Magid Survey Finds Interest in Women’s Sports Growing
By Jon Lafayette published
Younger men with kids are tuning in
Scripps Wants Women’s Sports Boom To Boost Ion (Upfront 2024)
By Jon Lafayette published
Company’s networks reach diverse audiences via multicast and FAST
AMC Counts on Content, Ad Tech To Reverse Ad Slide (Upfront 2024)
By Jon Lafayette published
Audience Plus reaches 91 million homes
AMC Networks Launching Versions of Its Streamers With Commercials
By Jon Lafayette published
Advertisers will be able to reach viewers via ALLBLK, Shudder, Acorn TV, HiDive, Sundance Now and IFC Films Unlimited
AMC’s Content Room Plans Show on ‘Walking Dead’ Dogs
By Jon Lafayette published
Social-first series ‘Vibe Check’ features Reginae Carter
Vevo Working With Kerv For Shoppable CTV Ads
By Jon Lafayette published
Technology recognizes contextually relevant moments
The Five Spot: Brian Norris, Chief Revenue Officer, E.W. Scripps
By Jon Lafayette published
FAST channels, sports are key in sales vet’s initial upfront pitch for broadcaster
Want a Live Audience? Trilith Studios Says Come on Down
By Jon Lafayette published
Atlanta-area complex is opening two new stages with seats for 750
Analyst Raises Forecast for Netflix Subscribers, Revenue Per Sub
By Jon Lafayette published
Target stock price increased by $65 to $765 a share
Hallmark Leans on Traditional Strengths in Upfront Negotiations
By Jon Lafayette published
No political advertising will help maintain wholesome environment
Amazon Prime Video Extends Rights Deal With WNBA
By Jon Lafayette published
Streaming platform will televise 21 games this season
Blossom Lefcourt Named Global Head of Business Affairs at Universal Studio Group
By Jon Lafayette published
Exec had been with eOne