Latest April 2024

The rebooted ‘Night Court’ on NBC, starring Melissa Rauch and John Larroquette, is one of several new multicam sitcoms fueling the laugh track comeback.

Multicam Comedy ‘Renaissance’ Stays on Track

By Michael Malone published

Laugh tracks may seem like a blast from TV’s past, but several new shows feature them

Broadcasting & Cable
At the 2024 Broadcasters Foundation of America fundraising gala at The Plaza in New York (l. to r.): Scott Herman, chairman, BFOA; Hearst EVP and COO Jordan Wertlieb, the 2024 Golden Mic Award winner; and Tim McCarthy, president, BFOA.

Freeze Frame | April 2024

By Michael Demenchuk published

Event photos from the Golden Mic Awards, ACA Summit and more

Broadcasting & Cable
Brian Norris

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

Broadcasting & Cable
Dallas Mavericks vs. New Orleans Pelicans

Will Broadcast’s Local Sports Comeback Stand Up?

By R. Thomas Umstead published

Stations have snapped up pro-sports rights from struggling RSNs, but could find themselves edged out by direct-to-consumer streamers

Broadcasting & Cable
Sony Pictures Television is offering stations two new hours of NFL Network morning show Good Morning Football.

Syndication’s Old Rules No Longer Apply

By Paige Albiniak published

Anything goes as station groups forge their own content fiefdoms

Broadcasting & Cable
Trilith Studios’ new facility near Atlanta, including two 25,000-square-foot soundstages, will be designed to cater to live studio audiences.

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

Broadcasting & Cable
Nashville, Tennessee

Stations Need To Keep the Mission in Mind (Viewpoint)

By Lyn Plantinga published

Better business decisions for the local community come from a crystal-clear focus

Broadcasting & Cable
KTLA Off the Clock

24/7 Stations? Local Outlets Increase Output

By Michael Malone published

Digital platforms allow local broadcasters to thoroughly connect with community

Broadcasting & Cable
Detroit skyline

Detroit Stations Launch Start Over, Datacasting To Boost NextGen TV

By Jon Lafayette published

Stations try out consumer apps to build momentum for ATSC 3.0 in local markets

Broadcasting & Cable
On stage at the March 21 Multichannel News Wonder Women of New York event at New York’s Ziegfeld Ballroom (From l.): Kate Morgan, Gina Reduto, Tina Thornton, Stephanie Dorman, Ingrid Ciprián-Matthews, Woman of Influence Sarah Kate Ellis, Adriana Waterston, Adrienne Roark, Lucilla D’Agostino, Barbara Maushard, Kim Granito, Lindsey Woodland, Kavita Vazirani, co-host Victoria Arlen of ESPN, Laura Palumbo Johnson, Noga Rosenthal and Sheereen Russell.

Freeze Frame | Wonder Women of New York 2024

By MCN Staff published

Photos from the March 21 gala at Manhattan’s Ziegfeld Ballroom

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