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Broadcasters must react to threat from 'creator journalism', says ex-head of BBC News
Broadcasters must urgently adapt to an existential threat from “creator journalism” that is causing audiences to shun traditional television news, the former boss of BBC News has said. Deborah Turness, who resigned from the BBC…
Broadcasting Sys Niigata FY Net Y1.38B Vs Net Y1.05B
Broadcasting System of Niigata Inc. (9408.TO) Japan Year Ended March 31 GROUP 2026 2025 Revenue Y25.76 bln Y24.38 bln Operating Profit Y1.74 bln Y1.72 bln Pretax Profit Y1.94 bln Y1.90 bln Net Profit Y1.38 bln Y1.05 bln Per share Earnings Y231.71…
Broadcast Summit: indie bosses welcome industry consolidation
Leaders at CPL, Bad Wolf and Expectation mull potential impact of industry mergers Up to the minute industry news Agenda-setting interviews with key industry figures Insight into the latest programme performances Ratings data with viewing trends…
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Why FIFA World Cup 2026 still has no broadcaster in India
With weeks to go before the FIFA Men's World Cup 2026 begins across the United States, Canada and Mexico, FIFA is still without a broadcast or streaming partner in India, one of the world's largest media markets. The delay is unusual for a sporting…
René Cárdenas, MLB's first Spanish-language broadcaster, dies at 96
René Cárdenas, a broadcasting pioneer and the first Spanish-language broadcaster in Major League Baseball history, died Monday. He was 96. Cárdenas began his MLB broadcasting career calling Dodgers games on the radio in 1958…
Indy 500 on pace for another sellout and no broadcast blackout
The 110th running of the Indianapolis 500 is on pace to sell out even faster than last year's race. Why it matters: A packed grandstand is what unlocks live local TV coverage of the race. Driving the news: Indianapolis Motor Speedway vice president…
LPTV Broadcasters Association Urges Carr to Approve 5G for Broadcast
STAMFORD, Conn. –The LPTV Broadcasters Association today sent a formal letter to FCC Chairman Brendan Carr calling for immediate regulatory action to allow low-power television to use the 3GPP 5G Broadcast standard as a voluntary…
Delhi HC Issues Notice On Plea Seeking Free Broadcast Of FIFA World Cup 2026 In India
FIFA World Cup 2026: The Delhi High Court has issued notice to the Centre and Prasar Bharati on a petition seeking directions to ensure that the FIFA World Cup 2026 is broadcast in India, especially through free-to-air public platforms such as…
Netflix's 'His & Hers' the Most-Watched Show So Far in 2026; ABC Touts 'High Potential' As Tops in 18-49 This Broadcast Season
The year is still young, but through at least the first three and a half months of the year, Netflix's “His & Hers” takes the crown for the most-watched series of 2026 — according to the latest multiplatform numbers from…
NBC makes major broadcasting decision for 2026 NFL season
NBC has announced it has secured an extra NFL game as it puts together its broadcasting plans. The 2026 NFL season starts in September, with teams gearing up for pre-season in August. Your info will be used in accordance with our Privacy Policy…
Analysis shows free NFL games account for just 33%, not 87% of all broadcasts
Anyone paying close attention to the NFL's recent public relations blitz about its TV deals, a direct response to multiple federal investigations into the league's practices, now knows that approximately 87% of NFL games are broadcast on free…
Doc Emrick recalls Barry Melrose as 'least predictable' broadcast partner
Barry Melrose warned Doc Emrick before they ever called a game together. “You've never worked with anyone like me,” Melrose told him, “and you're probably never going to again.” Emrick, who spent nearly 50 years in…
Austrian Broadcaster Selects Lawo, SLG Broadcast for Studio Upgrade
Kronehit, a private broadcaster in Austria, has awarded SLG Broadcast AG and Lawo AG a major contract for the comprehensive modernization of its entire studio infrastructure. As part of the deal, all kronehit studios will be equipped with…
USA Network debuts new free-throw graphic for WNBA broadcasts
One of the most distinct visual elements of a WNBA game is its signature orange-and-white ball, and in USA Network's inaugural season, airing the league's games, it is integrating the ball into its broadcasts in a fascinating way. When a player…
Broadcast Summit:TV heavyweights propose DG priorities
Tim Hincks, Pat Younge, David Abraham and Danielle Lux urge Matt Brittin to champion innovation, collaboration and independence Up to the minute industry news Agenda-setting interviews with key industry figures Insight into the latest programme…
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