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US Broadcasters Predict DP Sweep in House, Senate in Midterm Elections
Major U.S. television networks project that the Democratic Party will likely win majorities in both the Senate and the House of Representatives in the midterm elections. Some are even describing the outcome not just as a “blue wave,”…
Six Nations and Sanzaar agree to sell global broadcast rights together in unique deal
The Six Nations and Sanzaar unions have agreed to sell all their media rights and commercial deals collectively for the first time in a new revenue-sharing model. In an innovative arrangement that is the first of its kind in sport, the southern…
Broadcasters need content creators 'more than creators need them'
Broadcasters need content creators more than creators need them due to the shift in how the public consumes media, according to a leading production company backed by Elisabeth Murdoch. Founded 10 years ago, the trajectory of creator-led After…
Tony Awards Extends CBS Broadcast Agreement Through 2032
The Tony Awards, honoring the best of Broadway, has extended it's broadcast agreement with CBS through 2032. The deal was announced today by CBS and the Tony producers the American Theatre Wing and The Broadway League. The Tony Awards has been…
How 'Entrepreneur Elevator Pitch' Turned a 60-Second Idea Into Broadcast TV Gold
This fall, our investment show, Entrepreneur Elevator Pitch, airs on more than 30 TV stations (ABC, CBS, FOX, CW) across the country — and it's an accomplishment 10 years in the making. Started as a web series in 2016, this show is not only…
Sinclair Won't Pursue Standalone Separation of Ventures Business But Is Open to Broadcast M&A
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready… After launching a strategic review last year, Sinclair has determined that it will not pursue a standalone separation of its ventures business, which has a variety of investments outside of its core…
Broadcaster: Trump's Republicans Lose the House of Representatives
dpatopbilder – In the midterm elections, U.S. citizens are called upon to decide the composition of the House of Representatives and the Senate. Photo: Allison Robbert/AP/dpa According to projections, U.S. President Donald Trump's…
TV reporter forced to apologize as they broadcast Donald Trump expletive live on air
Mark Stone was speaking outside the White House A Sky News correspondent was compelled to issue an apology after reading aloud an angry social media post from President Donald Trump that contained profanity during a live broadcast. Mark Stone, the…
From 'Unemployed Lee Sedol' to 'Dead-End Job,' labor becomes content
As concerns grow that artificial intelligence (AI) could replace humans in the workplace, the broadcasting industry is turning its attention to labor. A growing number of programs are exploring the subject, ranging from dramas set in workplaces and…
Liverpool latest: Reds without a striker in Champions League as Isak on bench
Liverpool's expensive forward line continues to fail in decisive games and Andoni Iraola must figure out a solution if they are to become challengers in the Premier League. Liverpool's expensive forward line continues to fail in decisive games and…
Media Stocks, Markets Surge In Post-Election Rally
“Guess my election-interfering space lasers didn't work this time,” Elon Musk joked ruefully on X overnight after pouring hundreds of millions of dollars to back conservative candidates only to see a blue wave sweep the midterms and…
5 things we learned from RTÉ's latest grilling at the Oireachtas
Sports broadcaster Ger Gilroy has been brought in to host a new sports podcast for RTÉ. The broadcaster denies it poached him from rivals Newstalk. A good portion of the questioning, particularly to head of audio Patricia Monahan, focused on…
Culture Secretary to intervene in £1.6bn Sky and ITV deal
News from the City, market updates plus comment and analysis from our business desk I would like to be emailed about offers, event and updates from Evening Standard. Read our privacy notice. Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy has decided to intervene in…
Filmmakers eye international content market at 12th Mashariki Film Festival
The 14th edition of the Mashariki African Film Festival is expected to bring together filmmakers, producers, and international content distributors in Kigali, creating opportunities for local filmmakers to showcase their work and access global…
South Korean TV drama production at risk of collapse, industry groups warn
SEOUL, Nov 4 (Reuters) – Twelve South Korean industry groups urged the government on Wednesday to invest in and support production of Korean television dramas, known as K-dramas, warning that the country's production base…
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