Gray Television Begins Proposed Refi Process
Gray Television has commenced the refinancing process for its existing $1.15 billion term loan due 2026 and up to $450 million of its 5.875% senior notes due 2026. The goal? To extend "a significant portion" of its near-term debt maturities.
DirecTV Adds The CW For Streamers In Four More Markets
Over the last several weeks, direct broadcast satellite service provider DirecTV has been bringing affiliates of The CW Network to those who subscribe to its vMVPD streaming-based offerings on a market-by-market basis. On Tuesday, four additional markets were added to the mix.
Pac-12 Gets New National Coverage From The CW
The broadcast network seeking a Detroit home, majority-owned by Nexstar Media Group, will become the broadcast home for 11 football games from a greatly evolved collegiate football conference. Games begin August 31, with a Washington State game followed by an Oregon State matchup.
Wertman-led Diginet Operation Launches In Gainesville
It's known as the home of the University of Florida and is part of a DMA that includes Ocala, to the south. Now, Gainesville-area TV viewers can access five digital multicast networks owned by the Joel Wertman-led Get After It Media.
The InFOCUS Podcast: Jim Iovino
A new way to tell stories for journalists seeking the change is at the heart of The E.W. Scripps Company’s Journalism Journey Initiative. To learn more about the job transition platform ahead of a May 15 webinar, JJI Program Director Jim Iovino sits in on the latest InFOCUS Podcast, presented by dot.FM.
OTT Firm Syncbak Rebrands as Zeam Media
The new brand, the company says, represents the organization’s evolution into a full-scale media company, from supporting content creators looking to create and distribute live OTT programming to providing brand-safe advertising opportunities at scale.
Roku Lands Exclusive Rights to MLB Sunday Leadoff
Starting May 19, the OTT aggregation player will offer Sunday MLB games for free on The Roku Channel. It will also launch a new MLB Zone to help baseball fans discover live and upcoming games, nightly recaps, highlights, a fully programmed MLB FAST channel, and more across the Roku platform.
A Hispanic Media Ad Sales Veteran Joins Nexstar/Houston
A media advertising sales professional whose resume includes stints as SVP/GM for Entravision/Orlando and since March 2022 has served as President/GM of two TEGNA stations in Connecticut has been named VP/GM of Nexstar Media Group's home for The CW in Houston.
PBS to Provide Dynamic Local Audience Data to Member Stations
Nielsen Local Dashboards will be available to PBS Member Stations starting in late May, and similar data will be made available to CPB. PBS will have an exhibit at the PBS Annual Meeting today through May 15 in Las Vegas and hold multiple webinars this summer.
MLB Pro Partner League Signs Gray TV Broadcast Deal
Gray’s television stations in Mankato, Minn.; Rockford, Ill.; Sioux Falls, S.D.; and Cedar Rapids, Iowa will air games from American Association of Professional Baseball (AAPB) teams located in or near those respective markets.
Another Big Week At Spot Cable For Progressive
When it comes to the amount of activity at Spot Cable one of the standout automotive insurance specialty brands has committed to, it’s easy to say that the “Flo” has been steady for this company. Indeed, the continued use of Spot Cable has made Progressive a leader across 2024.
Iconic Denver Newscaster Rick Sallinger Dies
The veteran news reporter for KCNC-4, the CBS owned-and-operated property serving Denver, has died of natural causes at the age of 74.
Cost Controls, Scripps Networks Trends Get Analyst’s Queries
While CEO Adam Symson shared that Scripps is "off to a pretty good start for the year," shares tumbled in Friday's trading following an earnings call that saw Wells Fargo analyst Steven Cahall ask about Q2 revenue guidance for the Networks arm.
Entravision Reduces C-Suite Expenses With Leadership Shifts
Entravision Communications, which today sees the bulk of its revenue come from global digital advertising initiatives while its roots remain in U.S. Hispanic radio and television station ownership, has a new Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer. Christopher Young has departed the company.
Scripps Local Media Revenue Surges As Networks Are Challenged
As President/CEO Adam Symson said in comments ahead of a Friday morning earnings call for analysts and investors, The E.W. Scripps Co. enjoyed "strong operating results" in Q1 that exceeded its expectations. Symson cited the company's "close expense management" for the financial prowess.