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foxnews.com - Scott Thompson - Broadcast industry CEO says consolidation is 'essential' to compete for NFL soaring media rights prices
Broadcast industry CEO says consolidation is 'essential' to compete for NFL soaring media rights prices
Fox News

The evolution of live sports programming has become a battleground between traditional broadcast companies and streaming platforms, vying for the right to air the best games possible year after year. The NFL is the cream of the crop, generating…

bbc.co.uk - Lana Lam - ABC: Journalists at Australia's national broadcaster to strike over pay and possible use of AI
ABC: Journalists at Australia's national broadcaster to strike over pay and possible use of AI
BBC

Hundreds of journalists will walk off the job at Australia's national broadcaster on Wednesday over pay, conditions and the possible use of AI to replace them. It will be the first time staff at the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) have…

thestar.com.my - Australia public broadcaster staff strike over pay for first time in 20 years
Australia public broadcaster staff strike over pay for first time in 20 years
The Star Online

SYDNEY, March 25 (Reuters) - Hundreds of ⁠staff at the Australian Broadcasting Corporation began a one-day strike on ⁠Wednesday, the first walkout in 20 years, over pay and working ‌conditions, disrupting live news coverage at…

thestar.com.my - Michel Rose - French tycoon Bolloré denies political war against public broadcaster
French tycoon Bolloré denies political war against public broadcaster
The Star Online

PARIS, March 24 (Reuters) - French media ⁠tycoon Vincent Bolloré told lawmakers on Tuesday that he had become the 'perfect scapegoat' for what he described ⁠as a hostile elite, rejecting accusations that his conservative media…

koreatimes.co.kr - Park Ung - Koreans may lose free access to World Cup 2026 as broadcast talks deadlock
Koreans may lose free access to World Cup 2026 as broadcast talks deadlock
The Korea Times

With roughly 80 days until the FIFA World Cup 2026 kicks off across Canada, Mexico and the United States, talks between cable channel JTBC and Korea's three major terrestrial broadcasters remain deadlocked, raising fears that millions of Koreans…

straitstimes.com - Australia's public broadcaster ABC hit by staff walkout
Australia's public broadcaster ABC hit by staff walkout
The Straits Times

Sign up now: Get insights on Asia's fast-moving developments Published Mar 25, 2026, 09:35 AM SYDNEY - Hundreds of journalists went on strike on March 25 at Australia's main public broadcaster, demanding better pay and protections to stop…

channelnewsasia.com - Journalists at Australia's public broadcaster ABC hold 24-hour strike over pay
Journalists at Australia's public broadcaster ABC hold 24-hour strike over pay
CNA

Hundreds of journalists went on strike on Wednesday (Mar 25) at Australia's main public broadcaster, demanding better pay and protections to stop artificial intelligence taking their jobs. The Australian Broadcasting Corporation was forced to…

straitstimes.com - Australia public broadcaster staff strike over pay for first time in 20 years
Australia public broadcaster staff strike over pay for first time in 20 years
The Straits Times

Sign up now: Get insights on Asia's fast-moving developments Published Mar 25, 2026, 10:01 AM SYDNEY, March 25 - Hundreds of staff at the Australian Broadcasting Corporation began a one-day strike on Wednesday, the first walkout in 20 years, over…

broadcastnow.co.uk - BBC and Netflix join documentary session at Broadcast Summit
BBC and Netflix join documentary session at Broadcast Summit
Broadcast

The Garden, Dancing Ledge and 72 Films execs round out the panel Up to the minute industry news Agenda-setting interviews with key industry figures Insight into the latest programme performances Ratings data with viewing trends Access premium…

talksport.com - Alex Worth - NCAA Tournament in broadcasting backlash ahead of Sweet 16 matchups
NCAA Tournament in broadcasting backlash ahead of Sweet 16 matchups
talkSPORT

The NCAA Tournament has announced its tip-off times for the Sweet 16. Four games will be played on Thursday and will be followed by the remaining four on Friday. The winners of the individual Sweet 16 games will advance to the Elite Eight, whose…

straitstimes.com - Hong Kong police arrest bookstore owner and staff for selling Jimmy Lai biography, broadcaster reports
Hong Kong police arrest bookstore owner and staff for selling Jimmy Lai biography, broadcaster reports
The Straits Times

Sign up now: Get insights on Asia's fast-moving developments Published Mar 24, 2026, 11:11 PM HONG KONG, March 24 - Hong Kong police arrested a bookstore owner and three shopkeepers on Tuesday for allegedly selling 'seditious' publications…

idahopress.com - Zack Armstrong
KTVB - KTVB to air AC Boise home matches as official broadcast partner
KTVB to air AC Boise home matches as official broadcast partner
Idaho Press

Originally published March 23 on KTVB.COM. KTVB and Athletic Club Boise on Monday announced Idaho's NewsChannel 7 will air more than a dozen home matches this season as the team's official broadcast partner. The highly anticipated campaign brings…

broadbandtvnews.com - Julian Clover - LFP says 2 million in France pirate Ligue 1 broadcasts
LFP says 2 million in France pirate Ligue 1 broadcasts
Broadband TV News

The Ligue de Football Professionnel (LFP) says 2 million people in France are watching Ligue 1 through illegal streams, as new figures highlight the growing scale of sports piracy in the market. Details released at a conference organised by the…

lastwordonsports.com - Eddie Lennon, Staff Writer - Netflix MLB Deal 2026 Explained: Full Partnership Breakdown, Exclusive Games & Star Broadcast Team
Netflix MLB Deal 2026 Explained: Full Partnership Breakdown, Exclusive Games & Star Broadcast Team
Last Word on Football

Major League Baseball is stepping into the future, and it's doing so alongside a surprising- but powerful – partner: Netflix. Beginning in 2026, Netflix officially enters the live sports space with a high-impact agreement with Major League…

thehill.com - Michael Huppe, opinion contributor - Congress can't protect radio without protecting artists
Congress can't protect radio without protecting artists
The Hill

Here's a question for Congress: What good is radio without music? Imagine you're a hard-working musician who has spent years perfecting your craft. Your tracks have been heard by millions of listeners. Your guitar riff is the hook that keeps…

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