Broadcast Industry News

Broadcast Industry Initiatives Promise To Speed Adoption of ST 2110

For broadcasters that have yet to convert from Serial Digital Interface (SDI) to SMPTE ST 2110 IP production workflows across portions or all of their facilities, three new industry initiatives within and outside SMPTE bode well for accelerating…

BBC broadcast racial slur at Baftas in 'serious mistake

The BBC breached its editorial standards by broadcasting a racial slur during the Bafta film awards in February, the corporation's Executive Complaints Unit says. Tourette's campaigner John Davidson could be heard shouting the slur as Sinners stars…

Broadcaster Alex Beresford signs deal with Sphere for 'powerful' debut

Alex Beresford © Daniel John Little, Brown imprint Sphere has acquired Things We Should Talk About, a wide-reaching, powerful first book from presenter and ITV broadcaster Alex Beresford. Publishing director Tig Wallace acquired world…

Nashville Predators agree to local broadcast deal with Scripps for next season

Scripps is adding another NHL team to its portfolio of local sports rights next season. On Tuesday, the Nashville Predators announced that its local game broadcasts would air on a Scripps-owned over-the-air affiliate called The Spot –…

Wolf Blitzer, Andy Cohen and Stephen A. Smith Among Inductees of 2026 Broadcasting+Cable Hall of Fame | Exclusive

The Broadcasting+Cable Hall of Fame will induct 14 honorees at its 34th annual gala, including CNN's Wolf Blitzer, Bravo's Andy Cohen and ESPN's Stephen A. Smith, TheWrap has exclusively learned. This year the organization will also honor 60 years…

ITV ending channel after 42 years of broadcasting

ITV is shutting down one of its most cherished television channels permanently after 42 years of broadcasting. Children's channel CITV is being switched off for good, having first launched in 1980. The channel became the home of popular programmes…

BBC breached editorial standards by broadcasting John Davidson's Bafta tic

Davidson could be heard shouting an involuntary slur 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 in February. The Executive Complaints Unit…

Do The Masters keep birds out of Augusta? Broadcasters accused of hoax sounds

Jason Day will be rocking a bird-inspired outfit at the upcoming Masters - probably the only feathered friends we'll see all week. Day's head-to-toe bird-themed fit will bring some more wildlife to the 90th edition of the famous tournament at…

CW 204 Rome Official Card & Broadcast Times | Cage Warriors

It's fight week in the Eternal City. Europe's leading MMA promotion returns to Rome with a stacked card featuring Italy's top prospects and beloved veterans, live from the PalaPellicone this Saturday night. 🇮🇹🔥 Francesco…

34th Annual Broadcasting+Cable Hall of Fame Gala Set For Sept. 29 in New York

NEW YORK— The Broadcasting+Cable Hall of Fame, the premier industry event paying tribute to the influencers, innovators and visionaries of broadcast, cable and streaming television, is set to induct its class of 2026 on Tuesday, Sept. 29 at…

Jane Tranter, Tim Hincks and David Abraham lined up for Broadcast Summit's Question Time

CPL Productions founder Danielle Lux and BBC advocate Pat Younge will complete 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…

Eamonn Holmes' future on GB News revealed after disappearing from TV

Have YOU got a story? Email tips@dailymail.co.uk Not sure what to watch tonight? Discover our brand new TV GUIDE now! Eamonn Holmes' future on GB News has been revealed a month after he 'fell asleep live on air' before disappearing for an extended…

Bucks' Rivers, asked about future, talks missing his grandkids

Milwaukee coach Doc Rivers, the NBA's winningest active coach and sixth on the league's all-time victory list, hinted Tuesday that he might consider giving up his role on the sideline when this tumultuous Bucks season ends. Put simply, he sounds…

How hosting the NFL Draft has long boosted a city's market value

When the NFL draft arrives in Pittsburgh in April 2026, city officials are sure to tout projected economic impact figures. They will likely point to the US$73 million generated by Green Bay, Wisconsin, and the surrounding area in 2025, the $213…

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