Say what you want about addressable advertising and OTT — linear television continues to attract key brands seeking to build their sales and revenue. Last week, this saw one big quick-service restaurant chain long-focused on pizza delivery step up its efforts at both Spot TV and Spot Cable.
As MoffettNathanson sees it, the themes of 2025 will in many ways be continuations of the themes of 2024. "For several media companies, that is exactly the problem," says the firm's Senior Analyst, Robert Fishman. "Last year was one many eagerly sought to turn a page on, but this new chapter ahead may well throw more of the same at weakened players."
He calls himself "a charismatic media industry professional with a proven ability to drive revenue growth, foster strong relationships with brands, agencies, and creators, exceed sales targets, build and lead teams, and develop and mentor sales talent." Introducing the new VP of Sales for the San Francisco-Oakland market for iHeartMedia.
The December 2024 report of The Gauge, Nielsen's monthly snapshot of total broadcast, cable and streaming consumption that occurs via television, is out. And, it could lead broadcast media executives to search for that one last drop of rum-fueled Egg Nog that may still be in the breakroom refrigerator.
The award is given annually to an individual who has made invaluable contributions to the broadcast industry. It will be presented to Dan Mason during the BFOA Golden Mic Award Gala and Fundraiser at the Plaza Hotel in the City of New York on March 10.
Aiir Inc., a provider of digital solutions for radio stations, has added support for Bluesky to Studio Inbox, its listener interaction dashboard product.
As 2025 began, a highly popular radio personality among jazz enthusiasts in Philadelphia was hospitalized, fighting a health challenge that came following a stroke in 2019. On Sunday, Bob Perkins — “BP with the GM” — passed away. He was 91 years old.
Taking the role is an individual who has worked in AV since 2014, including 10 years at TP Vision. He will work closely with PPDS’ global R&D and management teams to identify new business opportunities and deliver next-generation interactive displays.
An industry veteran widely recalled as the former longtime Exec. VP of Programming for USRN has joined a global radio branding company as its domestic Branding Consultant.
A new VoIP broadcast phone system from Telos Alliance is now being brought to market and is available for immediate delivery. Telos VX Duo builds on the company's flagship Telos VX Enterprise system, and is built on a compact and silent platform specifically designed for in-studio use.
Sinclair Inc. is a multi-pronged media company in the driver’s seat on bringing groundbreaking broadcast technology to the world, thanks to its forward-thinking investments. For the company’s veteran tech executive, Del Parks, that’s been a core tenet of his work since Day One — in 1971.
KERA-FM, which began broadcasting on television in 1960 and recently celebrated its 50th anniversary in radio, is expected to move from 3000 Harry Hines Boulevard in Dallas at the end of February and break ground on a new building adjacent to the Katy Trail on the northern end of KERA’s current property later this year.
The maximum penalty for repeated infractions under the Congressionally approved PIRATE Act that may be levied by the FCC has increased to match inflation. That's one key revelation found in the Commission's fifth annual report to Congress detailing the implementation and enforcement activities of the Preventing Illegal Radio Abuse Through Enforcement Act.
What’s in store for the Media & Entertainment sector as we head into 2025? The just-released S&P Global Ratings 2025 Media & Entertainment Industry Outlook examines the sector’s risks, opportunities, trends, credit quality and outlook. Naveen Sarma, who oversees U.S. media and entertainment for S&P Global Ratings, chimes in.
Bringing live and local newscasts includes detailed reports from staff meteorologists — an increasingly important feature of stations in markets across the U.S. where weather threats may lead many to broadcast TV. For Allen Media Group, a change is coming, and it will see an adjustment to how the weather is presented on its local newscasts.
As President Trump readies to once again make himself at home in the White House, Scripps News is welcoming a national security correspondent — a new role that will see this journalist focus on developments within federal intelligence agencies, the DoD and Department of Homeland Security, among other areas critical to the safety of the U.S.
For 80 years, it has had a Downtown Dallas home. As 2024 ended, FOX Television Stations determined that it was time for a change and an upgraded facility. Enter Corgan, which is moving forward with a "future-forward, iconic workspace that enhances wellbeing, collaboration, and adaptability."
Exposure to a bevy of globally popular recording artists and popular videos from internet and Hollywood stars is no longer completely blocked to millions of users in the U.S., as President-elect Trump signaled an Executive Order allowing it to operate in the USA is coming.
A bitter battle over carriage fees ended Saturday after less than one week. Nexstar and Altice USA reached a comprehensive partnership agreement and all Nexstar programming has been restored.
It was once one of the biggest Christian Contemporary Music stations in North America. On February 1, it will be the North Texas home for Educational Media Foundation's "K-LOVE" Christian AC noncommercial network. Thus brings to a close a 24-year run at 94.9 MHz in Dallas-Fort Worth for KLTY.
