WDAY-TV Adopts JVC Connected Cam For High-School Sports Production
The station streamlined production of its game of the week segment to maintain social distancing
Economic Rebound Prompts Magna to Raise U.S. Ad Forecasts
Magna is now predicting that the local broadcast and cable ad spend will grow by 17.9% to $17.4B in 2021 if exceptional items like political spending are excluded
Fred Weinberg Dies, Was CEO of USA Radio – Radio World
Broadcaster Fred Weinberg has died at age 69. The CEO of USA Radio Network passed away on Thursday, according to his obituary, which described him as one of the industry’s “more colorful” owners.
Comcast Business Plans Major Upgrade to Its Greater Philly/N.J. Broadband Network
The two year $26 million investment will deliver speeds up to 100Gbps
Williams, Ragsdale Promoted at FCC – Radio World
Sanford Williams becomes deputy managing director at the commission’s Office of Managing Director.
Apple TV Had Less Than 20M Subs in July
The tech giant said it was justified in paying lower rates to IATSE union members because it had less than 20M subs, CNBC reports
FCC Acting Chairwoman Rosenworcel Announces Staff Changes
Promotes Stanford Williams to a senior leadership position in the Office of Managing Director; Joy Ragsdale will lead Office of Communications Business Opportunities
Axis Launches an NFT Entertainment Channel
The NFTtoday.tv channel will be available on Roku TV, Apple TV, Amazon Fire and both iOS and Google application in November 2021
Remember – Political Ads for State and Local Races Trigger FCC Political Obligations
We are nearing the end of September and, in many jurisdictions we are in the heart of political season – though mostly for state and local elections.
NBCU Warns That Its Networks, Stations Could Go Dark on YouTube TV
The NBCU, YouTube TV carriage deal ends on Sept. 30