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Mourning 'Hockey Night in Canada': NHL broadcasters lament end of TV institution
Chris Cuthbert was in denial about “Hockey Night in Canada” ever ending. It was the place to go to watch the NHL, a national cultural institution that he enjoyed as a fan in his youth. He went on to spend decades as a host and…
TikTok and YouTube are reinventing sports viewership. Broadcasters are taking note
The NBA Finals just scored some of its biggest viewership numbers in decades, on both TV and social media, according to the league. Leagues and rights holders are increasingly using social media as a platform to reach Generations Z and Alpha to…
Comcast-Owned Sky Agrees on Terms to Buy ITV's Broadcast and Streaming Unit (Report)
Sky, the Comcast-owned U.K. pay-TV operator, has agreed on terms to buy British broadcaster ITV 's media and entertainment division, which is its network arm. Reuters reported the development on Thursday, citing two people familiar with the…
Sky set to buy ITV broadcast and streaming divisions in £1.6 billion deal
As part of the proposed transaction, Sky will transfer Love Productions—producer of The Great British Bake Off and The Piano—to ITV Studios. That element of the deal is estimated to be worth between £80 million and £120…
Regina mosque targeted by threats after broadcasting call to prayer - Regina
Last Friday, Regina City Jamia Masjid broadcast their first live outdoor Athan, or Islamic call to prayer. The City of Regina granted the mosque a permit for one month to deliver their call to prayer every Friday before Jummah, also known as noon…
Jay Williams speaks out on 'extremely uncomfortable' motorcycle comments on NBA draft broadcast
Jay Williams didn't want his “awkward” viral moment at the NBA draft to become about him. The longtime ESPN analyst told Front Office Sports he was “extremely uncomfortable” after a tense on-air exchange with colleague…
'Dead Meat' Horror Awards Set Ticketed Live-Stream Event in Addition to YouTube Broadcast for 2026 Show (EXCLUSIVE)
For the first time ever, YouTube ‘s “ Dead Meat ” team is adding a ticketed live-stream event to their annual horror awards show. Created by James Janisse and Chelsea Rebecca, the husband-and-wife duo behind the popular…
Good Morning BT | Hornets Draft Picks, SC Governor Runoff Results, Next Generation Broadcasters
Good Morning BT with Bo Thompson and Beth Troutman | Wednesday, June 24, 2026 6:05 Beth's Song of the Day | Hornets Draft Picks 6:20 GUEST: Theresa Payton: World Cup, Prime Day(s), New Japanese AI 6:35 SC GOP Governor Runoff Election Results 6:50…
TV affiliate groups to FCC: Broadcasters face increased pressure from networks, streaming services
Representatives from local television affiliates of the four main broadcast networks have filed a letter with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) complaining about the growing financial and competitive pressures they face in the era of…
Hearst Television Brings Ad Addressability to Local Broadcast TV
LEXINGTON, Ky—In a notable advance in the way local broadcast TV stations can monetize their content, Viamedia.ai has announced that it is working with Hearst Television to enable true household-level addressability for broadcast television.
How one Derek Hill swing helped the Phillies overcome a historically bad trend
WASHINGTON — Derek Hill has been with the Philadelphia Phillies for a mere 13 days, so he was probably unaware as he stepped to the plate Wednesday night that his new team has been historically bad in the situation he was facing. Hill bats…
People Shared 30 Future Predictions That Are Somehow More Terrifying Than AI Taking Our Jobs
'This goes in the other direction, too. Candidates who are caught on hot mics or hidden cameras displaying bigotry, accepting bribes, or engaging in other unsavory behavior will be able to dismiss the evidence as 'AI-generated.' We'll reach a point…
Brad Stevens was noncommittal on Jaylen Brown's Celtics future, and other takeaways from NBA Draft presser
The pivot that the Celtics are about to make following their failed pursuit of Giannis Antetokounmpo remains one of the biggest national storylines of the offseason. So, it was no surprise that many of the questions directed at Stevens during his…
5 Promising TV Animation IPs Brought to Annecy Market From Korea's Gwangju
As part of MIFA's new Korea Business Showcase, Gwangju's Information and Content Agency (GICON) made its first steps at the Annecy Animation Festival this Tuesday, marking a continuous trend of more and more Asian agencies represented at the class…
Football is America's pastime-grandstanding is Congress' | Opinion
It used to be that support for Israel was the great uniting bipartisan issue on Capitol Hill. That has now been blown up. Replacing it is a subject that is a lot easier to understand, but for some reason key congressional players on both sides of…
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