Broadcasting & Cable News

Zuri Hall Named Co-Host of 'All Access,' Correspondent at 'Access Hollywood'

October 06, 2019

Zuri Hall has been named a co-host of NBCUniversal’s new half-hour access program, All Access, and a correspondent on Access Hollywood, said Maureen FitzPatrick, senior executive producer of the franchise. “We couldn’t be more excited to have someone with Zuri’s experience in the entertainment ...

Dan Rather's 'The Big Interview' on AXS TV Oct. 2

October 06, 2019

The Big Interview, hosted by Dan Rather, returns on AXS TV Oct. 2. The series features Rather, former anchor at CBS Evening News, conducting hour-long interviews with notable entertainers. It is the second half of season seven. Brian Johnson, singer of AC/DC, sits with Rather Oct. 2. On Oct. 9, ...

Synamedia hires former BBC Studios executive Scott Kewley to lead its addressable advertising and data monetization business

October 06, 2019

Scott has extensive experience in the media and entertainment sector, having worked with tier-one consumer brands and developed strategies and solutions for using data-driven insights to drive revenues. He joins Synamedia from UK OTT aggregator TVPlayer, where he was MD. Before that he worked for ...

Wurl Launches AdPool, World’s Largest Cross-Platform Advertising Service for Connected TV

October 06, 2019

Palo Alto, Calif. – October 2, 2019 – Wurl, the leading provider of streaming video distribution and advertising services for connected TV, today announced the general availability of AdPool, a new advertising marketplace enabling video producers to sell their Connected TV (CTV) ad inventory to ...

HBO Max Names Execs for Kids and Family Programming

October 06, 2019

AT&T's upcoming streaming service, HBO Max, named two executives who will oversee original kids and family programming. Billy Wee was named senior VP, original animation for HBO Max and Nikki Reed was named VP, kids and family scripted originals. “The kids and family space has a long history at ...

FCC's T-Mobile-Sprint Decision Remains 'Procedurally' Un-Decided

October 06, 2019

According to INCOMPAS, whose members include Dish, Florida has signed off on the merger of T-Mobile and Sprint--joining a Justice Department settlement of the deal conditioned on the spin-off of prepaid business Boost Mobile to Dish. But the FCC had yet to do the same at press time. Related: Could ...

Tribune's Betasso to Join Jim Doyle and Associates

October 06, 2019

Angela Betasso, former chief revenue officer of Tribune Broadcasting is joining Jim Doyle and Associates in early 2020 as president, CEO and partner. Doyle & Associates is a sales training and revenue development company that works with the local broadcast and digital industry. “Angela is one ...

Nielsen Says Rollout of New Local Ratings System Done

October 06, 2019

Nielsen said it has completed its overhaul of the way it measures TV viewing in the 208 local markets in the U.S. Over the course of the multi-year process, Nielsen’s infamous paper diaries have been replaced with a combination of panels, new meters and return path data from two million ...

Nielsen Launches Service to Measure Sports Fan Behavior

October 06, 2019

Nielsen said it is launching an online platform to provide information about sports fans interests, media consumption patterns, brand attitudes and purchase behavior. The service is aimed at sports properties, sponsors and event organizers. Nielsen Fan Insight will launch in the U.S., U.K., ...