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Murray, who was National's Toronto managing partner, will have the same title at Shift. → Read More
The firm was hired to remake the public image of the Geo Group, a prison company that runs the detention centers. → Read More
There’s a burgeoning movement among stakeholders from politicians and CEOs to communicators and public affairs pros to fostering a better understanding between the two sides. → Read More
Cision's annual State of the Media report investigates the relationship between journalists and PR people. → Read More
Speaking at the ANA Brand Masters Conference, executives from Twitter and Edelman brands cannot just take positions on issues, but must demonstrate concrete action too. → Read More
New research from GSG and APCO finds it's better for brands to take controversial stances on issues than none at all. → Read More
Audra Swain has been named the new VP and general manager of WJZ, CBS’s O&O in Baltimore, succeeding Jay Newman who will be retiring at the end of this month after 19 years with the station. → Read More
As part of the group’s year-long look at the opioid crisis, Hearst-owned TV stations on Wednesday will air a live primetime special on the subject hosted by Soledad O’Brien, the former CNN anchor who heads Hearst’s political show, Matter of Fact. → Read More
Stadium, the multiplatform sports network partially owned by Sinclair Broadcast Group, has expanded from over-the-top to broadcast distribution, currently via Sinclair digital subchannels in 57 markets across the U.S. → Read More
Roughly two months after launching a San Diego station, the Telemundo Station Group is in the process of creating its next O&O – this one in Washington, D.C. → Read More
Matter of Fact With Soledad O’Brien, Hearst Television’s weekend political show, has been reupped for the 2017-18 season, during which it will expand into three new markets. → Read More
Tom Draper, owner of Salisbury, Md. CBS affiliate WBOC died Thursday night after a morning biking accident – just days after celebrating his 50 years in broadcasting.Draper, 76, was hit by a pick-up truck while biking near his Delaware home, according to WBOC. He underwent surgery at the University of Maryland Shock Trauma Center in Baltimore but did not survive the night. → Read More
As Hurricane Irma barrels toward Florida, local broadcasters are ramping up for the possibility of providing round-the-clock coverage for four, or even five, consecutive days, while simultaneously keeping staffers and viewers safe from potential devastation. → Read More
The latest in the recent spate of carriage disputes, Dispatch Broadcasting has pulled its Indianapolis and Columbus, Ohio TV stations off DirecTV and AT&T U-verse. → Read More
Former Katz Communications chairman and CEO James Greenwald, part of the company since 1956, died Aug. 25 at the age of 90.Greenwald had served as chairman emeritus of Katz since 1994 after heading the firm for nearly two decades. During his 42-year career with Katz, Greenwald held a range of positions including president and executive VP. → Read More
Unable to reach a new carriage deal with Cox Communications, Hearst Television Tuesday night pulled stations off the cable platform in markets around the country – including Orlando, Fla., which is bracing for Hurricane Irma. → Read More
Unable to reach a new carriage deal with Cox Communications, Hearst Television Tuesday night pulled stations off the cable platform in markets around the country – including Orlando, Fla., which is bracing for Hurricane Irma. → Read More
Nexstar Media, which already has raised more than $2.5 million for Hurricane Harvey relief, is expanding its companywide fundraising initiative. → Read More
Newsy, the E.W. Scripps-owned video news brand, is becoming a cable channel, resulting from the company’s purchase of Retirement Living Television’s carriage contracts.Under the plan, Scripps will take over RLTV’s carriage agreements, and put Newsy’s existing programming, currently distributed OTT, on the network, the company said. Those carriage agreements reach roughly 26 million subscribers,… → Read More
Univision and Justice Network have struck a deal to air the crime-oriented multicast network in a total of 11 markets, boosting the diginet’s reach to 73% of U.S. households. → Read More