
Kent Gibbons
Kent has been a journalist, writer and editor at Multichannel News since 1994 and with Broadcasting+Cable since 2010. He is a good point of contact for anything editorial at the publications and for Nexttv.com. Before joining Multichannel News he had been a newspaper reporter with publications including The Washington Times, The Poughkeepsie (N.Y.) Journal and North County News. He got his bachelor's degree at Pace University in Westchester County, N.Y.
Latest articles by Kent Gibbons

Hispanic TV Summit: Xfinity Latino Draws Inspiration From Audience
By Kent Gibbons published
Comcast Cable VP José Vélez-Silva kicks off Hispanic Heritage Month campaign by writing letter to his future self

Next TV Summit: NBCU Exec Previews Coming Enhancements to Peacock
By Kent Gibbons published
John Jelley outlines approach to making enhancements to the user experience

5 Questions With: Rob Christensen of Vevo
By Kent Gibbons published
Sales and distribution SVP weighs in on addressable technology's impact ahead of Advanced Advertising event

News 12’s Antoinette Biordi, Fox 5’s Bianca Peters Will Host ‘40 Under 40’ Awards During NYC TV Week
By Kent Gibbons published
Anchors are set to emcee Sept. 14 evening event at 230 Fifth

Bloomberg Adds New Original Shows
By Kent Gibbons published
Fall premieres include ‘Businessweek’-branded talker

40 Under 40 N.Y.: Success in the City
By Kent Gibbons published
NYC TV Week event to honor emerging executives making their mark in media

Netflix Retains Top Ranking in Survey of ‘Must-Keep’ TV Brands
By Kent Gibbons published
Streamer leads ABC, CBS, Prime Video, Hulu in longtime SRG consumer survey

Nominations Open for Wonder Women of N.Y. 2024
By Kent Gibbons published
Execs to be celebrated on March 21, 2024, at Ziegfeld Ballroom

Wonya Lucas To Step Down As Hallmark Media CEO
By Kent Gibbons published
Exec will remain on Hallmark Media board after three years at programmer’s helm

Cable Buildouts: Breezeline Targets Virginia Expansion
By Kent Gibbons published
Cogeco-owned operator plans fiber extension to 1,200-plus homes, businesses in King William County

Broadcasters Foundation Seeks Aid, Awareness on ‘Giving Day’
By Kent Gibbons published
Sets one-day campaign to raise funds, get word out to radio, TV professionals in acute need

‘MCN’ Names NYC TV Week 40 Under 40
By Kent Gibbons published
Execs on the rise in media to be celebrated at September 14 event

Cox Communications Wraps Buy of Fiber Provider Unite Private Networks
By Kent Gibbons published
Cable firm combines UPN with earlier acquisition Segra, under former Cox exec Kevin T. Hart

Review: 'Justified: City Primeval'
By Kent Gibbons published
U.S. Marshal Raylan Givens returns in pursuit of a Wildman in Detroit

State of the Advanced Ad World According to GroupM’s Mike Fisher
By Kent Gibbons published
Agency exec shared wide-ranging chat with Jon Lafayette at Future's Advanced Advertising Summit in L.A. on June 21

Astound Broadband Sets Mobile Rollout Plan
By Kent Gibbons published
RCN, Grande markets in Massachusetts and Texas to see first offerings this month via partnership with T-Mobile

Nexstar's Perry Sook Elected NAB Joint Board Chair
By Kent Gibbons published
Pat LaPlatney of Gray set as TV Board chair, Collin Jones of Cumulus as Radio Board chair

Kalyna Astrinos, Kit Hoover, Mina Kimes, Jennifer Lahmers to Host Wonder Women of L.A. on June 20
By Kent Gibbons published
Anchors from KCAL News, Access Hollywood, Fox 11 LA and ESPN to emcee breakfast event at Sofitel Hotel in Beverly Hills
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