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From Layoffs To AI: 5 Things To Know About Omnicoms IPG Takeover
John Wren and Philippe Krakowsky addressed analyst questions about the bombshell deal. The post From Layoffs To AI: 5 Things To Know About Omnicom’s IPG Takeover appeared first on TV News Check .
TV News Check at Wednesday, December 11, 2024 4:06:16 AM


A+E Networks Promotes Toby Byrne To Lead Ad Sales
Byrne succeeds Peter Olsen, who has been in the role for 20 years. The post A+E Networks Promotes Toby Byrne To Lead Ad Sales appeared first on TV News Check .
TV News Check at Wednesday, December 11, 2024 4:06:06 AM


Ali Vitali To Host MSNBCs Way Too Early
The post Ali Vitali To Host MSNBCs Way Too Early appeared first on TV News Check .
TV News Check at Wednesday, December 11, 2024 4:06:03 AM


TikTok Seeks Emergency Order Halting Ban
TikTok is asking a federal appellate court to halt a law that could result in a ban on the app by next month, unless it's sold by parent company, China-based ByteDance. The post TikTok Seeks Emergency Order Halting Ban appeared first on TV News Check .
TV News Check at Wednesday, December 11, 2024 4:06:03 AM


Comcast Shares Tumble As Executive Calls Broadband Intensely Competitive
Comcast is expecting to lose more than 100,000 broadband customers during the fourth quarter, mirroring the first half of the year, Comcast Cable CEO Dave Watson said during a conference Monday. The post Comcast Shares Tumble As Executive Calls Broadband Intensely Competitive appeared first on TV News Check .
TV News Check at Wednesday, December 11, 2024 4:05:52 AM


Dow Drops 241, Nasdaq Loses 123, S&P 500 Falls 37
Nvidia dragged Wall Street from its records on Monday as oil and gold rose. The post Dow Drops 241, Nasdaq Loses 123, S&P 500 Falls 37 appeared first on TV News Check .
TV News Check at Wednesday, December 11, 2024 4:05:50 AM


Courtney Fischer Leaves KTRK Houston News
The post Courtney Fischer Leaves KTRK Houston News appeared first on TV News Check .
TV News Check at Wednesday, December 11, 2024 4:05:47 AM


Collaboration Is Key To Successful Cross-Platform Local Ad Solutions
Technology is making that process easier, but theres still plenty of progress to be made in 2025, said leaders from Gray Television, Centriply and Locality at a TVNewsCheck webinar last week. The post Collaboration Is Key To Successful Cross-Platform Local Ad Solutions appeared first on TV News Check .
TV News Check at Wednesday, December 11, 2024 4:05:47 AM


David Ushery To Succeed Chuck Scarborough On WNBCs 6 P.M. News Desk
The veteran journalist will join Natalie Pasquarella on Dec. 16, following Scarboroughs retirement on Dec. 12. Ushery will continue anchoring at 4 and 11 p.m. The post David Ushery To Succeed Chuck Scarborough On WNBC’s 6 P.M. News Desk appeared first on TV News Check .
TV News Check at Wednesday, December 11, 2024 4:05:45 AM


Charter To Pay $1.1M FCC Fine For EAS Violations
The operator has agreed to a consent decree to avoid future problems. The post Charter To Pay $1.1M FCC Fine For EAS Violations appeared first on TV News Check .
TV News Check at Wednesday, December 11, 2024 4:05:42 AM


FCC Seeks Comment On NAB Request To Delay Implementation Of Some EAS Rules
The NAB had asked the FCC to further delay implementation of new EAS rules requiring audio description of maps and other visual elements. The post FCC Seeks Comment On NAB Request To Delay Implementation Of Some EAS Rules appeared first on TV News Check .
TV News Check at Wednesday, December 11, 2024 4:05:40 AM


Netflix, NFL Set Full Announcer Lineup For Christmas Games
The post Netflix, NFL Set Full Announcer Lineup For Christmas Games appeared first on TV News Check .
TV News Check at Wednesday, December 11, 2024 4:05:37 AM


Hollywoods Top Dealmakers Of 2024
The most impactful and intriguing mergers and acquisitions that reshaped the industry this year — and the executives, reps and lawyers who made them happen. The post Hollywoods Top Dealmakers Of 2024 appeared first on TV News Check .
TV News Check at Wednesday, December 11, 2024 4:05:37 AM


Fox News Thinks Trump 2.0 Will Be Even Better For Ratings
“Theres no doubt that we are getting new viewers, says Fox Corp. CFO Steve Tomsic at an investor event. The post Fox News Thinks Trump 2.0 Will Be Even Better For Ratings appeared first on TV News Check .
TV News Check at Wednesday, December 11, 2024 4:05:35 AM


Analyst: Paramount Globals Near-Term Credit Outlook Is Not Going To Change
Skydances $8 billion deal to merge with Paramount Global has been characterized in some corners of the industry as a rescue mission. But one Wall Street media veteran — Naveen Sarma, managing director at S&P Global Ratings — thinks its premature to say the worst is behind the company. The post Analyst: Paramount Globals Near-Term Credit Outlook Is ‘Not Going To Change’  appeared first on TV News Check .
TV News Check at Wednesday, December 11, 2024 4:05:32 AM


Top Washington Post Editor Kills Article On Deputys Departure
As the Washington Post newsroom awaits the appointment of a new top editor, its   acting news chief intervened to block an article about the departure of its second-highest-ranking editor, a contender for the position, according to several people with knowledge of events. The post Top ‘Washington Post’ Editor Kills Article On Deputy’s Departure appeared first on TV News Check .
TV News Check at Wednesday, December 11, 2024 4:05:30 AM


DirecTV Asks Court Of Appeals To Revive Nexstar Lawsuit
The satellite provider wants the Second Circuit Court of Appeals to revive its lawsuit charging broadcaster Nexstar violated antitrust law by allegedly forcing roughly 30 local stations owned by two smaller broadcasting groups to demand high carriage rates and then remove their signals if DirecTV did not comply. The post DirecTV Asks Court Of Appeals To Revive Nexstar Lawsuit appeared first on TV News Check .
TV News Check at Wednesday, December 11, 2024 4:05:28 AM


Matt Gaetz To Join One America News As An Anchor, Source Says
The post Matt Gaetz To Join One America News As An Anchor, Source Says appeared first on TV News Check .
TV News Check at Wednesday, December 11, 2024 4:05:25 AM


Golden Globes 2025 Snubs & Surprises
Female directors were well-represented, while Dune: Part Two and Sing Sing didnt do as well as expected. Pictured: Danielle Deadwyler in Netflix's The Piano Lesson . After the Globes ignored her performance in Till  two years ago, they overlooked her again on Monday. The post Golden Globes 2025 Snubs & Surprises appeared first on TV News Check .
TV News Check at Wednesday, December 11, 2024 4:05:22 AM


DAZN Expands Live Event Based Channel Portfolio With LTN
Global sports streaming service DAZN and LTN announced an expanded partnership to bring a broader range of live coverage of some of the biggest international football competitions to betting audiences … The post DAZN Expands Live Event Based Channel Portfolio With LTN appeared first on TV News Check .
TV News Check at Wednesday, December 11, 2024 4:05:19 AM


Lawo Powers Redundant IP Media Network At Mediacorps BBTC Broadcast Center
Mediacorp, a Singapore-based media conglomerate, has selected Lawos advanced IP broadcast technology for its alternative broadcast center (BBTC), reinforcing the companys move towards IP-based infrastructure. Mediacorp, which operates a range … The post Lawo Powers Redundant IP Media Network At Mediacorps BBTC Broadcast Center appeared first on TV News Check .
TV News Check at Wednesday, December 11, 2024 4:05:17 AM


EditShare Names Brad Turner Chief Executive Officer
EditShare, a provider of collaborative workflow solutions from storyboard to screen, has appointed Brad Turner as its new chief executive officer. He succeeds Ramu Potarazu, who is moving from his … The post EditShare Names Brad Turner Chief Executive Officer appeared first on TV News Check .
TV News Check at Wednesday, December 11, 2024 4:05:14 AM


Hearst Media Production Group To Provide Weekend Programming On Dabl Network
Hearst Media Production Group (HMPG), a producer and distributor of unscripted series, announced today that it will provide programming for the Dabl Networks three-hour educational and informational (E/I) Sunday morning lineup, … The post Hearst Media Production Group To Provide Weekend Programming On Dabl Network appeared first on TV News Check .
TV News Check at Wednesday, December 11, 2024 4:05:11 AM


Local Media Gets Its Swagger Back
As consumers feel overwhelmed by information — or misinformation — overload, the local news industry is seizing the opportunity and providing communities with more news that matters to them. Heres how theyre doing it. The post Local Media Gets Its Swagger Back appeared first on TV News Check .
TV News Check at Wednesday, December 11, 2024 4:05:08 AM


Station Trading Roundup: 1 Deal, $400,000
The purchase of 7 DTV stations by Fair Play Broadcast tops the latest list of TV station transactions submitted to the FCC for its approval, according to BIA Advisory Services. The post Station Trading Roundup: 1 Deal, $400,000 appeared first on TV News Check .
TV News Check at Wednesday, December 11, 2024 4:05:06 AM


Young Meteorologist Becomes A Lifeline For North Carolinians And Meets His Childhood Hero
The post Young Meteorologist Becomes A Lifeline For North Carolinians And Meets His Childhood Hero appeared first on TV News Check .
TV News Check at Wednesday, December 11, 2024 4:05:03 AM


Crunchyroll App Now Available On Comcasts Entertainment Devices
Starting today, the Crunchyroll app is available on Xfinity X1, Xfinity Flex and Xumo Stream Box. With this launch, Xfinity customers can now enjoy the anime library with over 25,000 … The post Crunchyroll App Now Available On Comcasts Entertainment Devices  appeared first on TV News Check .
TV News Check at Wednesday, December 11, 2024 4:05:01 AM


OpenAI Officially Launches Sora GenAI Video Tool
Sora Turbo is significantly faster than the beta version rolled out in February. The post OpenAI Officially Launches Sora GenAI Video Tool appeared first on TV News Check .
TV News Check at Wednesday, December 11, 2024 4:04:58 AM


SiriusXM Shake-Up: $200M In Cost Cuts, Pivot Away From Streaming
The company will also move its marketing and other resources away from “high-cost, high-churn audiences in streaming. The post SiriusXM Shake-Up: $200M In Cost Cuts, Pivot Away From Streaming appeared first on TV News Check .
TV News Check at Wednesday, December 11, 2024 4:04:55 AM


Streaming Hits Another High In November As Overall TV Use Climbs
The Jake Paul-Mike Tyson fight, presidential election and conclusion of the World Series drove viewing in Nielsen's monthly platform rankings. The post Streaming Hits Another High In November As Overall TV Use Climbs appeared first on TV News Check .
TV News Check at Wednesday, December 11, 2024 4:04:53 AM


NBC Snares Rokus Kristina Shepard For New Ad-Sales Role
Kristina Shepard, an eight-year veteran of Roku, has joined NBCUniversal as an executive vice president tasked with sales tied to streaming and programmatic advertising. The post NBC Snares Rokus Kristina Shepard For New Ad-Sales Role appeared first on TV News Check .
TV News Check at Wednesday, December 11, 2024 4:04:50 AM


Yellowstone Reaches Season High Viewership Ahead Of Finale
The fourth episode of  Yellowstone  that featured a heartbreaking death on the ranch lured a season high audience of 12.1 million viewers, according to Paramount Network. The post Yellowstone Reaches Season High Viewership Ahead Of Finale appeared first on TV News Check .
TV News Check at Wednesday, December 11, 2024 4:04:48 AM


Starz CEO Jeff Hirsch Pitches Wall Street On Standalone Stock
With Lionsgate Studios and Starz set to complete their separation by mid-January, the CEO of the latter made the case for why investors should buy a new Nasdaq-listed STRZ stock, calling it “a misunderstood asset.” The post Starz CEO Jeff Hirsch Pitches Wall Street On Standalone Stock appeared first on TV News Check .
TV News Check at Wednesday, December 11, 2024 4:04:45 AM


The Free Press Hires A Publisher Amid Expansion
In roughly a year, The Free Press — a media startup launched by former New York Times writer and editor Bari Weiss — has accrued nearly 1 million email sign-ups, more than 136,000 of which are paid subscribers, Weiss told Axios. To usher in its next era of growth, the company has hired former Wall Street Journal editor-turned-banker Dennis K. Berman as its first publisher and president. The post The Free Press Hires A Publisher Amid Expansion appeared first on TV News Check .
TV News Check at Wednesday, December 11, 2024 4:04:43 AM


Veteran WAOW Wausau Anchors Departure Is a Deep Cut For Local News And Community
The post Veteran WAOW Wausau Anchor’s Departure Is a Deep Cut For Local News And Community appeared first on TV News Check .
TV News Check at Wednesday, December 11, 2024 4:04:40 AM


The PGA Tour And LIVs Saudi Backers Have A Deal—But Theres One Holdup
The former warring enemies have finally come to terms. Now theyre looking for a nod from Washington to proceed. The post The PGA Tour And LIVs Saudi Backers Have A Deal—But Theres One Holdup appeared first on TV News Check .
TV News Check at Wednesday, December 11, 2024 4:04:40 AM


Justice Department IG Seeks New Protections On Seizing Communications
A report criticizes how the Justice Department obtained communications from lawmakers, aides and journalists amid leak investigations during Trumps first term. The post Justice Department IG Seeks New Protections On Seizing Communications appeared first on TV News Check .
TV News Check at Wednesday, December 11, 2024 4:04:37 AM


Dow Drops 154, Nasdaq Slips 49, S&P 500 Falls 18
Wall Street slipped to a rare back-to-back loss on Tuesday. The post Dow Drops 154, Nasdaq Slips 49, S&P 500 Falls 18 appeared first on TV News Check .
TV News Check at Wednesday, December 11, 2024 4:04:35 AM


Trump Appoints Andrew Ferguson As Next Federal Trade Commission Chair
Ferguson, who has been an FTC commissioner since April, does not have to be confirmed in the Senate. The post Trump Appoints Andrew Ferguson As Next Federal Trade Commission Chair appeared first on TV News Check .
TV News Check at Wednesday, December 11, 2024 4:04:32 AM


Jadyn Maloney To Co-Anchor For KTVE-KARD Monroe-El Dorado
The post Jadyn Maloney To Co-Anchor For KTVE-KARD Monroe-El Dorado appeared first on TV News Check .
TV News Check at Wednesday, December 11, 2024 3:07:22 AM


Vivendi Shareholders Back Break-Up Plans
The new company, known as Louis Hachette Group, consolidates Vivendis assets in publishing. The post Vivendi Shareholders Back Break-Up Plans appeared first on TV News Check .
TV News Check at Wednesday, December 11, 2024 3:07:22 AM


Rupert Murdoch Fails In Bid To Change Family Trust
A Nevada commissioner ruled resoundingly against Murdoch, who was trying to give full control of his empire to his son Lachlan and lock in Fox Newss right-wing editorial slant.   The post Rupert Murdoch Fails In Bid To Change Family Trust appeared first on TV News Check .
TV News Check at Wednesday, December 11, 2024 3:07:19 AM


OpenAIs Controversial Sora Is Finally Launching Today. Will It Truly Disrupt Hollywood?
OpenAI on Monday said it will release its controversial text-to-video tool to the public with different subscription tiers. The post OpenAIs Controversial Sora Is Finally Launching Today. Will It Truly Disrupt Hollywood? appeared first on TV News Check .
TV News Check at Wednesday, December 11, 2024 3:07:17 AM


Analysts Peg Roku As Primed For Acquisition By The Trade Desk, Amazon Or Others
While a number of streaming companies have had it rough on Wall Street in recent years, Roku has been particularly stuck in the investor dog house since peaking in July 2021 at nearly $473 a share. But Roku has seen its share price rise 26% since Nov. 26, ending last week at over $84 a share, with several equity analysts predicting a premium-price purchase of the company in 2025. The post Analysts Peg Roku As Primed For Acquisition By The Trade Desk, Amazon Or Others appeared first on TV Ne...
TV News Check at Tuesday, December 10, 2024 3:04:47 PM


Journalists embrace transparency about the business side
For as long as weve been talking about journalisms credibility crisis, weve been talking about one possible solution: more transparency about how journalists do their jobs. The story goes like this: People distrust the news because they dont know how it gets made, which leads to inaccurate assumptions about journalists motivations and practices. So if...
Nieman Labs at Tuesday, December 10, 2024 1:04:06 PM


Newsrooms fight back against criminalization
In 2025, attacks on journalists are set to escalate. A disturbing global trend continues to expand: the use of criminal law to silence journalists. This tactic, perfected by authoritarian regimes in places like Nicaragua, Venezuela, Russia, China, and the Philippines, is now spreading worldwide. Even in the United States, a Kansas newsroom faced such tactics...
Nieman Labs at Tuesday, December 10, 2024 1:04:06 PM


A new generation of knowledge management tools
The typical inverted-pyramid news article is like airplane food — edible but to no ones taste. Since its inception in the 1800s, the story format is a functional, practical way to organize information in the absence of any knowledge about what the members of their audience want and need. But in 2025, we can know...
Nieman Labs at Tuesday, December 10, 2024 1:04:06 PM


Maybe we really are done with news?
Years of year-end predictions reveal a journalism industry battered about by change. Past predictions chronicle the bumpy adaptation to economic precarity, unstable alliances with platforms, so many technology innovations, real physical threats, and a host of other developments that are often challenges and sometimes opportunities. These topics are all important and worthy of our attention,...
Nieman Labs at Tuesday, December 10, 2024 1:04:06 PM


Prediction markets go mainstream
For decades, the news industry has operated on a familiar rhythm: Journalists chase scoops, publish headlines, and define the news cycle. But a new model for information sharing is emerging. Prediction markets — platforms where users buy and sell shares based on the probability of future events — are poised to disrupt the media landscape...
Nieman Labs at Tuesday, December 10, 2024 1:04:06 PM


A generation of journalists moves on
Journalism should be the greatest job in the world, but for many journalists — even at top news outlets — it isnt. Even the best journalists have to worry about layoffs, changes in ownership, stagnant pay and the life sacrifices the job often requires. Freeing four wrongfully convicted people from prison with her reporting wasnt...
Nieman Labs at Tuesday, December 10, 2024 1:04:05 PM


Theres a line between documenting the glorification of a shooter and perpetuating it
With the arrest of a suspect in the killing of a health insurance executive, newsrooms are entering into that frenzied period of competitive reporting where every little nugget of information […] The post Theres a line between documenting the glorification of a shooter and perpetuating it appeared first on Poynter .
Poynter Institute at Tuesday, December 10, 2024 7:06:45 AM


Rupert Murdochs succession drama is juicy enough to be a TV show
The real-life version of “Succession” continues to play out with the Rupert Murdoch family. And this one is every bit as juicy as the TV show. No wonder. The addictively […] The post Rupert Murdochs succession drama is juicy enough to be a TV show appeared first on Poynter .
Poynter Institute at Tuesday, December 10, 2024 7:06:45 AM


A San Antonio Express-News editorial series complicated the border policy narrative. That was the go
News stories about the U.S. southern border tend to tread the same polarizing paths. Republican versus Democrat. Urban versus rural. Newcomer versus longtimer. But life at the border isn’t defined […] The post A San Antonio Express-News editorial series complicated the border policy narrative. That was the goal. appeared first on Poynter .
Poynter Institute at Tuesday, December 10, 2024 6:05:35 AM


The fall of Syria's Assad has renewed hope for the release of U.S. journalist Austin Tice
Austin Tice went missing during a reporting trip in Syria in 2012. His release is a top priority for the U.S. government following a rebel group's ouster of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.
NPR News at Tuesday, December 10, 2024 4:00:00 AM


Top 'Washington Post' editor kills article on deputy's departure
Washington Post Acting Executive Editor Matt Murray killed a story about the departure of a veteran and popular editor for a senior position at the New York Times.
NPR News at Monday, December 9, 2024 6:35:22 PM


Its moments like these when CNN shows its value
Since the early 1970s, the al-Assad family regime had ruled Syria with an iron fist. On Sunday, that brutal leadership came crashing down when Syrian President Bashar al-Assad fled to […] The post Its moments like these when CNN shows its value appeared first on Poynter .
Poynter Institute at Monday, December 9, 2024 7:06:17 AM


Donald Trumps interview with Meet the Press, fact-checked
In a Dec. 8 interview on NBCs “Meet the Press,” President-elect Donald Trump elaborated on plans for removing people in the country illegally and imposing tariffs on trade partners — […] The post Donald Trumps interview with Meet the Press, fact-checked appeared first on Poynter .
Poynter Institute at Monday, December 9, 2024 6:05:27 AM


Can AI run with the bulls (and a pack of screaming toddlers)?
It was with a measure of existential dread that I tried out a new artificial intelligence tool that threatens to replace the craft I train human journalists to do. A […] The post Can AI run with the bulls (and a pack of screaming toddlers)? appeared first on Poynter .
Poynter Institute at Monday, December 9, 2024 6:05:26 AM


A prominent contributor leaves the Los Angeles Times in protest
The hits against the Los Angeles Times just keep on coming. In a scathing piece on his Substack, Harry Litman, a former U.S. attorney and deputy assistant attorney general, announced […] The post A prominent contributor leaves the Los Angeles Times in protest appeared first on Poynter .
Poynter Institute at Friday, December 6, 2024 7:06:14 AM


Soon-Shiong and Bezos provide fresh evidence for the downsides of billionaire news ownership
This has been a tough fall for super-rich newspaper owners. Both Jeff Bezos, who owns The Washington Post, and Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong, who owns the Los Angeles Times, pulled presidential […] The post Soon-Shiong and Bezos provide fresh evidence for the downsides of billionaire news ownership appeared first on Poynter .
Poynter Institute at Friday, December 6, 2024 6:06:10 AM


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