Heidi Raphael Will Lead N.Y. State Broadcasters Association
David Donovan will step down from the lead role after 15 years
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Paramount-WBD Merger Challenged By Bonta, Other State AGs
A coalition of 12 state Attorneys General, led by California's Rob Bonta, has moved forward with their highly expected move of filing a lawsuit challenging the $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery by the parent of CBS News & Stations.
CBS Atlanta Launches A New Noon Newscast
"CBS News Atlanta at Noon" expands the station’s news coverage, which debuted in September 2025, and features T.J. Anthony presenting the top stories at that moment. Delivering the weather news is Johnathan Myers.
A Primary Spot Choice For A Second-Hand Clothing Source
It's the leading second-hand fashion marketplace in Europe and a growing go-to destination for U.S. online shoppers for all kinds of second-hand clothing items. Vinted is quickly becoming a household name for the Poshmark crowd, and its decision to use television to build brand awareness could be paying off.
Heidi Raphael To Succeed Donovan as NYSBA Head
She's been associated with Beasley Media Group since May 2017 and was promoted to her current role in 2019. Now, Heidi Raphael, a highly visible radio industry leader long associated with the Library of American Broadcasting Foundation, the NAB Board, and the Alliance for Women in Media, is taking a key SBA role.
FCC Windows, Market Liquidity Challenges: Reshaping LPTV Values
Since the 2017 incentive auction, LPTV valuations operated in a predictable framework. Values were supported by a steady pace of transaction activity and a defined universe of strategic buyers. Over the past 12 to 18 months, however, that framework has changed dramatically. Here are some of the reasons why that's taken place.
Cato’s April Fool’s Joke?
This reader scoffs at the idea that we don't need public interest standards
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TEGNA Adds A Technology and Operations VP To The C-Suite
There's a new VP of Technology and Operations at TEGNA, and he reports to EVP/Chief Technology and Digital Products Officer Kurt Rao following his promotion from Head of Technology and Sports Operations.
DirecTV, Scripps Agree To End Retrans Impasse
The fresh accord, announced late Friday, immediately returned 54 local broadcast stations owned and operated by Scripps to DIRECTV streaming, satellite, and U-verse customers. The agreement ended a five-week blackout affecting millions of customers across 36 Nielsen DMAs.
Lewis The Latest To Earn Cumulus Regional VP Stripes
On July 8, Cumulus Media revealed that Don Boyd has been promoted to a Regional VP and will be adding stations in Baton Rouge, Lafayette, and New Orleans, La.; and Columbus-Starkville, Miss., to his everyday duties. That left the question as to who would now be overseeing two markets due east of Mobile. That answer has now arrived.
