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'Fast-tracked investigation' launched into BBC Bafta broadcast 'serious mistake'
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MPs back UK broadcasters in push to expand sport's free-to-air 'crown jewels'
Public service broadcasters are making renewed attempts to persuade the government to expand the list of televised sport's free-to-air “crown jewels”. A call from the then BBC director of sport, Barbara Slater, to add the Six Nations…
FCC Examines Migration Of Sports Rights From Free Broadcast To Subscription Streaming
The FCC is launching a public inquiry into the migration of sports rights from free, over-the-air broadcast outlets to subscription streaming, something that has been increasing source of concern among lawmakers on Capitol hill. The agency is…
Public Media and the Constitution: Government Broadcasting Beyond Its Proper Role
For nearly a century, the federal and state governments have inserted themselves into broadcasting under the banners of “public service,” “education,” and “local news.” From public radio to taxpayer-funded…
BBC faces further humiliation as two stars slam broadcaster on its own show
Dorothy Byrne slammed the BBC for its handling of an incident at the BAFTAs The BBC has come under fire from two news editors who slammed the broadcaster's handling of the incident at the BAFTA Film Awards. During Sunday's ceremony, when Michael B…
The successful K-pop band BTS broadcast their concerts live - also in Swiss cinemas
K-pop superstars BTS are returning to the global stage and streaming two concerts live worldwide. blue Cinema will also be showing the shows from Japan and South Korea on the big screen. BTS is one of the most successful K-pop bands in the world.
U.K. MPs Demand Answers From BBC Boss Tim Davie Over BAFTA Awards N-Word Slur Despite Delayed Broadcast
The chair of the U.K.'s parliamentary culture committee has written to the BBC to demand answers over the broadcast of the n-word during the BAFTAs on Sunday night. “I am writing regarding the BBC's coverage of the BAFTA film awards on…
FCC Launches Inquiry Into Broadcast Sports Rights
WASHINGTON —As more sports shift from broadcast and cable to streaming and a growing number of consumers are complaining about the cost and complexity of following their favorite teams, the Federal Communications Commission's Media Bureau…
Broadcaster, vocalist Raymond Edwards dies
Trinidad and Tobago is mourning the death of veteran broadcaster and acclaimed vocalist Raymond Edwards, whose voice resonated across the nation's airwaves and concert stages for more than two decades. Edwards, a familiar and trusted media…
Analysis: how did the BBC broadcast a racial slur?
Live events producers have suggested only a major communication breakdown could have led to the “impossible” blunder of the N-word being broadcast during the BBC's coverage of Sunday night's Bafta Film awards. Veterans of similar…
Culture Secretary welcomes investigation into BBC Bafta broadcast
Tourette's campaigner John Davidson could be heard shouting as Sinners stars Michael B Jordan and Delroy Lindo presented the award for special visual effects during the ceremony at London's Royal Festival Hall on Sunday. The corporation's executive…
Podcast: Jaydee Dyer on UK v US broadcasting, broadcasting for social media & how to become a presenter
Dyer has worked for the likes of Sky Sports, TNT Sports, Prime Video, and CBS Presenter Jaydee Dyer joined the latest edition of the Broadcast Sport Podcast, and among other topics he discussed what the UK and US broadcasting sectors could learn…
FCC seeks public comment on TV sports rights deals with streamers, broadcasters
The FCC's Media Bureau launched an inquiry into the sports media marketplace, examining how streaming exclusives affect consumers and free over-the-air access. The agency cited rising fragmentation, noting NFL games aired across 10 services in…
Tourette's campaigner told tics would be edited out of broadcast
John Davidson says Bafta and BBC ‘should have been aware of what to expect' Up to the minute industry news Agenda-setting interviews with key industry figures Insight into the latest programme performances Ratings data with viewing trends…
Ugo Monye forced to stop BBC broadcast as Sam Warburton demands 'massive fine
BBC presenter Ugo Monye was left embarrassed after his phone went off in the middle of a broadcast, with pundit Sam Warburton jokingly calling for the host to be hit with a 'massive fine'. The former England and British & Irish Lions wing was…
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