Emily Barr to Local Broadcasters: ‘We Must All Do Better’ Michael Malone Hold public officials accountable, she tells TVB conference attendees, and diversify station ranks from bottom to top
Senate Commerce Compels Big Tech Testimony John Eggerton The Senate Commerce Committee has voted on a bipartisan basis to subpoena the biggest of Big Tech CEO's for a hearing on how they moderate online content.
Amazon Hammered Over Election Data Security John Eggerton Privacy and civil rights groups want some answers from Amazon over election security, or the lack of it.
Bounce Adds ‘Greenleaf,’ ‘Everybody Hates Chris’ Jon Lafayette E.W. Scripps’ Bounce said it acquired rights to air Greenleaf starting Oct. 4 and Everybody Hates Chris Oct. 5.
Comscore, LiveRamp Launch Attribution Product Jon Lafayette Comscore and LiveRamp said they have launched a new product for measuring the outcomes of cross-platform advertising campaigns.
FuboTV to List Shares on New York Stock Exchange Jon Lafayette FuboTV said it intends to list its stock on the New York Stock Exchange and has launched a public offering of 15 million common shares.
Nielsen Adds Search to Ad Intelligence Product By Jon Lafayette Nielsen said it is upgrading the digital capabilities of its Nielsen Ad Intel product by adding data about search to its ad spending analytics.
TransUnion, Diving Into CTV, Buys Data Company By Jon Lafayette TransUnion, which has consumer and credit information on individuals, is expanding into the connected TV space by buying data company TruOptik.
Anthem Goes to Russia With Fight Network, Impact By Jon Lafayette Anthem Sports & Entertainment said it made a deal with Russia’s largest digital platform--Rutube.list--to carry Fight Network and Impact Wrestling in the country starting Oct. 1.
Viewership Insights for the First Presidential Debate By Eleanor Semeraro, Analyst and Contributor, TV[R]EV Overall, nearly 60% of TVs tuned in, per Vizio’s Inscape
Cover Story: GM Phone Home Stations get new leaders who grew up watching and living in their backyards
Broadcasters Expect Early Voting To Spread Out Political Ads Typical late deluge could start earlier for expected take of as much as $9B
Local News Stars Shine in Inaugural B+C Awards Recognizing journalists whose work has stood out in a challenging year like no other
City of Brotherly Love Gets Phil of Local Content Stations find creative ways to cover giant national news
Veteran WNBC Anchor Steps Onto Larger Stage Shifting to 4 and 11 p.m., David Ushery will have anchored every newscast at New York station
Nielsen Adds Search to Ad Intelligence Product By Jon Lafayette Nielsen said it is upgrading the digital capabilities of its Nielsen Ad Intel product by adding data about search to its ad spending analytics.
TransUnion, Diving Into CTV, Buys Data Company By Jon Lafayette TransUnion, which has consumer and credit information on individuals, is expanding into the connected TV space by buying data company TruOptik.
60% of Advertisers Bought Less in Upfront: Survey By Jon Lafayette Advertiser Perceptions finds marketers found flexibility in options to buy more inventory at upfront pricing
NBC Gives 'Weakest Link' TV's Strongest Promo Push By Eleanor Semeraro, Analyst and Contributor, TV[R]EV And more from Promo Mojo, our exclusive weekly ranking of the programming networks are promoting most heavily
Oracle Adds Attention Data From TVision to Moat Reach By Jon Lafayette Oracle Data Cloud said it is adding attention data to its Moat Reach production, which offers real time audience measurement across digital and TV advertising.
Nexstar Names Zoumbaris General Manager for Erie, Pa. By Jon Lafayette Nexstar Broadcasting named Julie Zoumbaris as VP and general manager of the company’s broadcast and digital operating in Erie, Pa., effective immediately.
Nexstar Promotes Carter to President and COO By Jon Lafayette Nexstar Media Group said it promoted Thomas Carter to president and chief operating officer, effective Oct. 1.
No Retrans, No Problem for Scripps’ Ion Deal By Jon Lafayette Must-carry helps network in national ad market
Morgan Murphy Names Banks GM at WISC-TV By Jon Lafayette Morgan Murphy Media named veteran broadcaster Lyle Banks as VP and general manager of WISC-TV, the company’s flagship station in Madison, Wisc.
Sinclair Hires McCabe to Build Gaming Business By Jon Lafayette Sinclair Broadcast Group, looking to generate new revenue from its sports units, said it hired J.R. McCabe as chief business officer of D2C/Gamification, a new post.
Scripps Goes National By Buying Ion for $2.65 Billion By Jon Lafayette Local broadcaster E.W. Scripps Co. is jumping into the national television business by buying Ion Media for $2.65 billion in a deal backed by Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway.
