Sports are back on local broadcast, opening the field for a range of new possibilities and deals. Leaders from three groups at the vanguard of local TV’s new sports era will tackle its most important emerging questions in (Re) Building a Sports Business on Local …
ST. PETERSBURG, Florida (Jan. 21, 2025) – The nonprofit Poynter Institute, which works to strengthen journalism in service to truth and democracy, has launched a new membership program for those […] The post Poynter launches membership program to mark 50th anniversary appeared first on Poynter.
PBS Reno and Sinclair Broadcast Group today the launch of KNPB-VC, a new virtual ATSC 3.0 channel, broadcasting on virtual ch. 5.11. This launch brings PBS Reno’s programming into the NextGen television space, offering viewers a state-of-the-art experience, including enhanced picture quality with Advanced HDR …
The future of TV was on display at CES, and data and artificial intelligence were at the center of it. Media buyers, executives, and leaders in the tech industry flooded the Las Vegas Convention Center at the Consumer Electronics Show earlier this month, seeing the …
Editor’s note: This marks the debut of TV’s Multiplatform Transformation, a new column by veteran media executive Tom Sly. An expert in CTV and multiplatform monetization, Sly will explore how broadcasters can leverage their linear and streaming platforms to maximize reach and revenue. Broadcast TV is …
Meta, the parent company of Facebook, announced plans on Jan. 14 to lay off approximately 3,600 employees – 5% of its workforce – while simultaneously increasing investments in artificial intelligence. This strategic decision not only reshapes Meta’s internal structure, but also influences how other companies, …
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (January 15, 2025) The Poynter Institute, a global leader in journalism, is proud to announce the hiring of two new faculty members for key roles advancing the […] The post Poynter hires two new faculty members with focus on strengthening local news appeared …
The Radio Television Digital News Association is now accepting entries for the 2025 Edward R. Murrow Awards, recognizing excellence across professional and student categories. The Murrow Awards honor local and national news stories that uphold the RTDNA Code of Ethics, showcase technical excellence, and highlight the …
Now is the time to purge some bad habits in TV newsrooms. In my last column, I mentioned the importance of using editorial meetings to plan better. Another challenge many newsrooms face is improving ratings, with little to no research for support. There is a …
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced on Jan. 7 that the company is terminating its fact-checking program, replacing it with a community-driven system similar to X’s model. This change will affect billions of users across Meta’s platforms. The decision, coming at a time when AI-generated misinformation …
The Justice Department's effort to bar Americans from access to TikTok--a matter to be argued before the Supreme Court tomorrow--is possibly the most contentious first-amendment case of the social media age. But it's not a new one. The United States has enacted widespread bans on …
WWTV-WWUP Cadillac, Mich. Is launching a new show, Beyond the Forecast, on March 24. It will explore the science behind Northern Michigan’s unique weather patterns as the region transitions from winter’s chill to the emerging signs of spring. From lake effect snow to severe thunderstorms, …
