Broadcasting & Cable News

Sinclair, YouTube TV Renew 19 Regional Sports Nets

March 08, 2020

Sinclair Broadcast Group said it reached an agreement with YouTube TV to carry 19 of its 21 regional sports networks. Sinclair, which acquired the Fox Regional Sports Networks from the Walt Disney Co. last year, said Prime Ticket and Fox Sports West will no longer be carried on YouTube TV effective ...

Stick Aficionado & Producer Kevin Keith Selects RME’s Fireface UC for New EP 'Rebirth'

March 08, 2020

Reno, Nevada, March 3, 2020 — Kevin Keith is a one-man music-making machine. From creating music for national television shows, video games and slot machines, to recording artists’ vocals at his in-home studio, to producing and recording his latest EP “Rebirth,” Keith’s RME Fireface UC interfaces ...

FULL-SERVICE ENTERTAINMENT COMPANY ATOMIC FOCUS ENTERTAINMENT OPENS ITS DOORS FOR BUSINESS

March 08, 2020

CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA - Atomic Focus Entertainment, a female-owned, full service entertainment company, has opened its doors offering multi-platform content creation, acquisition, production and distribution services. With offices in Charleston, South Carolina, Los Angeles and New York, the ...

Day Named COO at ViacomCBS Networks International

March 08, 2020

Kelly Day was named COO of ViacomCBS Networks International. Day, previously president of Viacom Digital Studios, will work on accelerating the digital transition of VCNI’s business. She reports to VCNI CEO David Lynn. Melody Tan, who had been COO at VCNI since 2017, is leaving the company. ...

49% of Viewers Say Streaming Ads Are More Relevant: Study

March 08, 2020

In a new study, 49% of viewers said that commercials on streaming TV are more relevant to them than traditional TV ads. The study, from marketing technology company Valassis, found that an even bigger share of younger viewers--69%--said the streaming ads were more relevant to them. A majority of ...

Season Three of ‘Ozark’ on Netflix March 27

March 08, 2020

Season three of anxious drama Ozark is on Netflix March 27. The series follows financial planner Marty Byrde, played by Jason Bateman, and his family as they navigate life in the Ozarks with Byrde owing some favors to a dangerous drug cartel. Besides Bateman, the cast includes Laura Linney, Julia ...

'Steve Wilkos' Joins 'Maury' With Two-Season Renewal

March 08, 2020

NBCUniversal’s The Steve Wilkos Show joins fellow conflict talker Maury in being renewed through the 2021-22 TV season, said Tracie Wilson, executive vice president, creative affairs, NBCUniversal TV Distribution in a statement on Thursday. Related: ‘Maury’ Renewed for Two More Seasons “For 13 ...

Riedel's Artist and Bolero Provide Clear and Reliable Comms for First Season of International Swimming League

March 08, 2020

BURBANK, Calif. — March. 5, 2020 — Riedel's Artist digital matrix intercom and Bolero wireless intercom are at the core of a comprehensive event communications solution for the all-new International Swimming League (ISL). The integrated Artist/Bolero system enabled clear and highly reliable crew ...

Women's Group Says Media Sexism Helped Defeat Warren

March 08, 2020

Women's advocacy group UltraViolet Action is blaming "sexist media coverage" in large part for Elizabeth Warren's decision Thursday (March 5) to drop out of the race for the Democratic presidential nomination. Various reports had Warren suspending her campaign, though her campaign Web site was ...