Broadcasting & Cable News

Hawley Bill Targets YouTube Algorithm

June 09, 2019

Another day, another bill targeting big tech from freshman Missouri Republican Senator Josh Hawley. According to his office early Thursday (June 6), the Protecting Children from Online Predators Act follows a New York Times report that YouTube algorithms "funnel" videos of partially clad ...

FCC Confirms Default Robocall Blocking by Carriers

June 09, 2019

The FCC has voted unanimously, but with some partial dissents, to make it clear that phone service providers can target and block unwanted calls to their customers by default (before they get to those customers' phones) and can allow those customers to block calls not on their contact lists on an ...

SERIESFEST ANNOUNCES ADDITIONAL SPECIAL EVENTS, SCREENINGS AND PANELS COMPLETING THE SEASON FIVE SLATE FOR JUNE 21-26

June 09, 2019

International Spotlight in Partnership with Liberty Global to Feature Original Series From Around the World; Executive Panel with Leaders from All3Media International and Globo TV International Inaugural ‘International Innovator’ Award Presented to ‘Fundamental’ Creator, Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy and ...

FCC Tackles Leased Access

June 09, 2019

In a unanimous vote, with a couple of partial dissents, the FCC has agreed to tweak and review its rules requiring cable operators to provide channel capacity to independent programmers. The Commissioners voted at their June 6 monthly meeting to approve a Report and Order (R&O) and Second ...

‘Lights Out with David Spade’ Starts on Comedy Central July 29

June 09, 2019

David Spade’s new late-night show on Comedy Central is called Lights Out with David Spade, and it premieres Monday, July 29. It will lead out of The Daily Show with Trevor Noah Monday through Thursday each week. Spade will offer a humorous take on pop culture and do sketches and field segments. A ...

Primetime Ratings: ABC Wins With Game Three of NBA Finals

June 09, 2019

ABC won big in Wednesday prime ratings, the NBA finals leading the network to a 3.1 in viewers 18-49, per the Nielsen overnights, and a 15 share. Jimmy Kimmel Live: Game Night got a 1.9 on ABC and NBA Countdown a 2.0. They did a 1.9 and 2.3, respectively, Sunday night before game two. Game three, ...

NewTek Revolutionizes AV Over IP Solutions with NDI® at InfoComm 2019

June 09, 2019

At Booth #1925 InfoComm 2019 in Orlando, FL from June 12-14, NewTek will demonstrate its revolutionary approach for system integrators, designers, and installers looking to modernize their capabilities using AV over IP. The NewTek booth will be a living example of its groundbreaking AV solution ...

VITEC's Zero-Delay Contribution Solutions on Display at BroadcastAsia2019

June 09, 2019

Visit VITEC at BroadcastAsia2019, Stand 4H2-10 PARIS — June 5, 2019 — VITEC, a worldwide leader in advanced video encoding and streaming solutions, will demonstrate its broad portfolio IPTV and contribution solutions for corporate, broadcast, and government at BroadcastAsia2019, June 18-20 in ...

‘Designated Survivor’ Revamped as a Netflix Original

June 09, 2019

Season three of Designated Survivor premieres on Netflix June 7, after the first two seasons were on ABC. Kiefer Sutherland plays President Tom Kirkman, and the new season has him campaigning as an independent. Neal Baer is the showrunner and exec producer. He’s new to the show, but has been around ...