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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…
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…
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…
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…
WNBA media rights deal balloons past $3 billion after adding new broadcast partners to 11-year portfolio
The WNBA 's media rights deal just got even bigger. Less than two years after the league announced a record-setting $2.2 billion media rights agreement with Disney, NBCUniversal and Amazon, the WNBA has already expanded that number north of $3…
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…
Ireland will broadcast Father Ted episode instead of Eurovision
An Irish TV channel will play a Eurovision-themed episode of Father Ted in place of the singing contest's final after boycotting the event over Israel 's participation. On Saturday night, RTÉ, the country's national broadcaster, will air the…
Laburnum Elementary students get a taste of broadcasting at school career fair
HENRICO COUNTY, Va. — The cafeteria transformed into a newsroom at Laburnum Elementary Monday morning, giving students a front-row seat to the world of broadcasting. I spent the morning at the school's career fair, helping students step into…
Congress Urged to Protect Live Sports on Broadcast TV
WASHINGTON —The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) is applauding a resolution adopted by the 50 state broadcasters associations, along with the District of Columbia and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, urging Congress to reexamine…
Three billion people still in limbo as India, China among big Asian markets yet to seal FIFA World Cup broadcast deals
According to South China Morning Post (SCMP), FIFA's original demand for US$300 million had proved to be way above the US$80 million that China Central Television (CCTV) was willing to shell out. Negotiations had reportedly stalled at the US$120…
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