Kari Patey Named VP of Producer Development at CBS Stations
Patey will be responsible for supporting the recruitment, development and retention of news producers at CBS Stations.
NBCU Goes on Super-Aggressive Peacock Promo Push, Offers Service For $20 For 1 Year
At $1.66 a month, the discount is $30 off the annual $50 price for the base Peacock Premium package
Ford, Tesla Announce Historic Agreement
The top executives from Ford Motor Co. and Tesla announced a historic agreement that will allow Ford customers to use 12,000 Tesla Superchargers across the U.S. and Canada.
NBCU Sets Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives for Producers and Below-the-Line Talent in Unscripted TV
NBCU Launch, the company’s diversity, equity and inclusion home, has developed new unscripted inclusion initiatives to increase representation in key behind-the-camera roles and create lasting change.
DeSantis’ Disastrous Twitter Launch Proves Traditional TV Ain’t Dead Yet
Pundits have warned of the death of “traditional TV” (aka cable, broadcast and satellite) for years. And yet, when it comes to live, nothing beats broadcast, as was proven by a disastrous Twitter experience when Florida Governor Ron DeSantis tried to break with tradition and announce his candidacy for President.
Tegna Named One Of The Most Community-Minded Companies In U.S.
Tegna has been named a 2023 honoree of The Civic 50 by Points of Light and the Telecommunications Sector Leader. The Civic 50 honors the most community-minded companies in the United States.
NCAA: Young Adults Keen on Sports Betting
The NCAA, as it continues to adjust to the evolving sports gambling landscape in the U.S., released survey results yesterday that indicate betting is prevalent among young adults, especially on college campuses and within minority communities.
Women In Media Honored At 48th Annual Gracie Awards
The gala showcased stories of triumph, civil rights activists and women who are actively shifting culture through their narratives.
Sook: CW To Change Virtual MVPD Rights Model
Nexstar CEO Perry Sook: “We, as the owner of The CW, are constructing a new affiliation agreement template that is going to allow affiliates to opt out of The CW deal with the virtual MVPD and cut their own deal.
Inscape Expands Linear TV ‘Commercial Feed’ To Include Streaming
Smart TV data company Inscape is launching an “enhanced and expanded” advertising-measurement service which will allow marketers and other business partners to access linear and streaming TV data from a single source.
Gray Expands the Roles of Matt Jaquint and Mike King
Gray’s Chief Operating Officer Sandy Breland said, “Matt and Mike have proven records of success. The company will benefit from their expanded roles as we leverage their areas of expertise to help guide our local teams to greater success serving local audiences and businesses.”
New VPs of News for KNBC & KVEA in L.A.
Marina Perelman is promoted at KNBC, while Miguel “Mike” Gaytán joins KVEA from San Diego.
Matt Moran Upped To Senior Managing VP at Gray Television
The station group’s GM of its Cleveland tripoly will now oversee several stations in Midwest markets.
WAPT Jackson Names Brett Schutt General Sales Manager
With a career spanning over three decades in both radio and television, Schutt brings extensive experience and leadership to the station’s sales team.
Tanya Black Named WJZ Baltimore VP-News Director
Tanya Black, longtime news executive at CBS Stations-owned WJZ Baltimore, was named vice president and news director, overseeing news at the station, the CBS News Baltimore streaming channel and CBSBaltimore.com.
Telemundo Stations’ ‘Night Edition’ Puts Regional Collaborations in FAST Gear
Five Northeast Telemundo stations are collaborating on a weekday evening half-hour show in hopes of attracting advertisers to Night Edition and the Telemundo Stations’ FAST channels. “Our goal was to be among the first to plant our flag [in FAST],” EVP Ozzie Martinez says.
Shoppers Take Frugal Turn as Inflation Persists
“A consumer slowdown is underway,” said Neil Saunders, managing director of analytics company GlobalData. “Growth is a lot more sluggish than it has been for quite some time. Retailers are reporting stark changes in consumer behavior.”
Verticals in the Spotlight: Mattress & Sleep Centers/Furniture Stores
BIA analysts share how these two important verticals have recovered from the pandemic, the top media channels attracting the most advertising dollars for each vertical and what opportunities are emerging for local sellers.
Scripps Signs State Farm as Title Sponsor of WNBA Games on Ion
“State Farm has set the pace once again as we partner to raise the WNBA’s profile,” said Tony Lamerato, VP of revenue and sponsorships for Scripps Sports. “They are the perfect fit to title our new Friday night franchise on Ion.”
Tegna: Standard General Deal Has Been Terminated
After more than a year of trying to get the deal done, Tegna’s merger agreement with Standard General has been terminated. As of May 22, the deadline for Standard General’s financing of the deal has passed. Tegna is eligible to collect a $136 million breakup fee.