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How Eurovision pioneered transnational broadcasting
As fans around the world prepare for the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest, a new exhibition charts the history of the technical innovations that helped make the competition a global phenomenon. Essentially an experiment in transnational live…
BBC One Show airs touching tribute to 'trailblazer' minutes into broadcast
The latest episode of The One Show opened with a heartwarming tribute. During Thursday's (May 14) episode of the popular BBC programme, hosts Alex Jones and Roman Kemp were joined by Rivals stars David Tennant and Alex Hassell, ahead of season two…
FIFA reaches 2026 World Cup broadcast deal with China
China Media Group (CMG), the parent body of China's state broadcaster, said on Friday that it has reached an agreement with FIFA for broadcasting the 2026 World Cup with less than a month left for the start of the tournament. The World Cup is set…
Kelsey Plum joins Prime's WNBA broadcasts, bringing an active star's voice to the studio
Los Angeles Sparks guard Kelsey Plum is joining Amazon Prime Video's WNBA broadcasts as a player contributor, making appearances in studio throughout the season. “Kelsey's had a standout career in the WNBA and is a dynamic presence in…
Upfronts 2026: The Year That Scripted Series Made A Broadcast Comeback
To periphrase the famous musical title, a funny thing happened on the way to the upfronts this year. One by one, the four major broadcast network announced their 2026-27 lineups, and each of them featured more scripted series than the current…
Week of May 4 Evening News Ratings: Broadcasts Decline
Cannes Lions is where the biggest ideas take center stage. Join ADWEEK for must-see conversations, top industry leaders, and the moments everyone will be talking about. The three evening newscasts experienced viewership declines in both total…
The NFL keeps spotlight on Sunday broadcasts as it creates more windows on other days
The NFL schedule traditionally gets plenty of attention. Government officials usually check it to see when the Washington Commanders or their favorite team are playing. However, there has been scrutiny as the league has carved out games for…
Kelsey Plum joins Prime's WNBA broadcasts, bringing an active star's voice to the studio
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China's state broadcaster secures FIFA World Cup rights after protracted negotiations
China Media Group (CMG), the parent organization of state broadcaster China Central Television (CCTV), has reached an agreement with world football governing body FIFA to broadcast the 2026 FIFA World Cup in China, CCTV reported Friday, ending…
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Tom Brady's Return to Patriots' Gillette Stadium as Broadcaster Revealed During NFL Schedule Release
Tom Brady will return to Gillette Stadium for the first time as a broadcaster during the 2026 NFL season. The legendary quarterback, who now calls games for FOX Sports, will return to the home of the New England Patriots in Week 9 for the Green Bay…
All Six Buffalo Bills' Primetime Games Plus Xmas: Dates, Matchups & Broadcast Info
To no surprise, the Buffalo Bills earned the maximum number of six primetime exposures on their 2026 schedule. In somewhat of a surprise, Buffalo was given a seventh standalone game on Christmas Day. It means that the Bills, who have avoided major…
NFL Network's Steve Wyche remembers mentor, friend, and HBCU broadcasting pioneer Charlie Neal
The late Charlie Neal was a broadcasting pioneer and a legendary voice for historically Black colleges and universities. Neal passed away on Wednesday at age 80. For fans of HBCUs such as Mississippi Valley State, Jackson State, Alcorn State, and…
CBS Anchor Tony Dokoupil's Broadcast From Wrong City Ends in Chaos
Article continues below advertisement The CBS Evening News broadcast on Wednesday, May 13, anchored by Tony Dokoupil, ended in chaos after their cameraman suffered a medical emergency live on air in Taipei, Taiwan. During the final segment of the…
Is This the Year for Agentic AI's Breakout in Broadcast?
When most people talk about artificial intelligence (AI), they usually mean Generative AI (GenAI). While this has brought a great deal of flexibility and freedom to video, audio and text creation, it is also responsible for a substantial amount of…
PGA Championship 2026 live updates: Round 2 latest including tee times, predictions, how to watch
Follow live from Round 2 of the 2026 PGA Championship with Scheffler among the clubhouse leaders It's always a busy time in the sports world, but May is one of the busiest months. There is playoff action in the NBA and NHL, while it is crunch time…
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