Latest articles by George Winslow
Nexstar Stations Dropped from Altice USA’s Optimum Cable Systems
Failure to conclude a new retransmission-consent agreement led to the blackout of 63 stations in 42 markets
Updated: Disney’s KABC-TV Los Angeles Returns to Air After Wildfire Outage
The Eaton Wildfire in Los Angeles knocked it off the air earlier on Friday, Jan. 10.
DirecTV Brings Programmatic Ads to Satellite Inventory
Advertising Effort gives clients increased scale and access to satellite and streaming inventory
Scripps Promotes Lyn Plantinga To Lead Local Media Operations
People WTVF Nashville GM adds oversight of Scripps’ team of regional vice presidents
FCC: Women Have Majority Stakes in 10% of Commercial Stations
New study shows minorities hold majority stakes in 5%; whites have majority stakes in 74% of commercial stations
FCC Proposes $369,000 in Fines Against Corridor Television in Texas for EAS Violations
KCWX owner fined for failing to participate in three national EAS tests and other violations
Broadcasters Foundation Offers Emergency Grants to Those Harmed by L.A. Wildfires
Advocacy group offers a streamlined application process to help victims
IBC2025 Opens Submissions for Technical Papers
IBC Technical Papers present unpublished technical discussions of original, novel research and innovations focused on real-world problems
CES: Sylvox Unveils ATSC 3.0 Outdoor TVs
NextGen TV They are one of the first lines of outdoor TVs that come with built-in NextGen TV reception capabilities
Library of American Broadcasting Foundation Names 2025 Board of Directors
Sam Bush, Heather Cohen, Mike McVay and Ernesto Moureloy join the group's board
WWE ‘Raw’ Wrestles Up 4.9 Million Global Views in Netflix Debut
Viewing in 2.6 million U.S. homes was 116% higher than show’s average 2024 U.S. audience on USA Network
Broadcasters, Major Sports Leagues Launch North American Spectrum Alliance
The NFL, MLB, UFL and USTA have joined the NABA-backed group, which aims to protect spectrum needed for live production
FCC To Raise Filing Fees by 17.41%
REGULATORY AND STANDARDS Regulator also released a detailed list of fees it will be charging for filings
Inscape, TVision Extend Data Partnership for Cross-Platform Measurement
Integration of TVision’s passive measurement panel strengthens Inscape’s cross-platform measurement offerings
NBCU Kicks Off Road to Network’s 100th Anniversary With New Ad Capabilities, Data
At CES, company unveils new capabilities for engagement and customization along with data showing the power of TV advertising
DirecTV Launches Dedicated Out-of-Home Ad Network
Starcom and Best Buy are the first to use the new DirecTV Remote service
CES: Sharp Selects Xumo for 2025 AQUOS QLED Smart TVs
Products New line using the Xumo operating system will launch in the spring of 2025
CES: U.S. Tech Industry Forecasts Record Sales but Tariff Threats Loom
CTA is predicting $537 billion in U.S. sales in 2025 but new levies could reduce purchasing power by $90 billion to $143 billion
CES: Sony Pictures Entertainment’s RIDEVU to Offer IMAX Enhanced Films in Mercedes-Benz Vehicles
In-car entertainment service will feature immersive IMAX Enhanced films from the studio’s library this summer
CES: Google TV Unveils New AI Capabilities
Streaming New AI capabilities for the operating system include voice-activated news summaries that might further erode audiences for TV news
ATSC Promotes New NextGen TV Gear, Expanded Services at CES
NextGen TV Group will demo enhanced video and audio 3.0 services, interactive gaming, more channels and TV receivers at the Las Vegas tech confab
