Local Meteorologists Increasingly Find Their Job is to Fight Conspiracy...
Several broadcast meteorologists tell Rolling Stone, they're spending more time trying to fight the increasing flow of misinformation whenever there's a major weather event. Some say they are also...
View ArticleAllen Media Cuts 19 at Louisiana Station
Allen Media-owned station KADN in Lafayette and Acadiana, Louisiana has laid off staff due to "economic challenges." The Fox and NBC affiliate will also drop their morning and noon newscasts. The...
View ArticleStockX Fills Its CMO Post With Nick Karrat
Nick Karrat is lacing up his Jordans and heading to Detroit to become the new chief marketing officer at online marketplace StockX. The "current culture marketplace" connects buyers and sellers across...
View ArticleGateway Pundit Settles Defamation Suit With Election Workers
Far-right conspiracy site The Gateway Pundit settled a defamation lawsuit from Ruby Freeman and Shaye Moss, two Georgia election workers who were falsely accused of rigging the 2020 results. (CNN)...
View ArticleUkrainian Journalist Viktoria Roshchyna Dies in Russian Captivity
Ukrainian journalist Viktoria Roshchyna, who had gone missing in Russian-occupied territories, has been confirmed dead while in Russian captivity, Ukrainian authorities reported. (RFE/RL) Roshchyna...
View ArticleDirecTV Enters FAST Lane With Free Ad-Supported Streaming Platform
Thursday, on the last day of Advertising Week, DirecTV announced that it will launch MyFree DirecTV, a dedicated free, ad-supported streaming TV (FAST) platform, Nov. 15. (ADWEEK) The service will be...
View ArticleFCC Chair Rejects Trump’s Call to Revoke CBS License Over Harris Interview Edit
Federal Communications Commission chair Jessica Rosenworcel rejected former President Donald Trump's call to revoke CBS' broadcast license Thursday, calling it a familiar threat that "should not be...
View ArticleRevolving Door Roster Updates: Albertsons, Essence Ventures, Publicis NY, and...
100% Production company 100% (formerly HALAL) signed Michael Middelkoop as a commercial director. He was on the roster at Czar in recent years, and he previously served as an art director at agencies...
View ArticleHurricane Milton: News Outlet Coverage, Meteorologist Death Threats, NPR Goes...
A suddenly roofless Tropicana Field. A construction crane toppling over and crashing into the Tampa Bay Times offices. Those are some of the searing images that aired on the major networks when...
View ArticleDOJ’s Plan to Dethrone Google’s Search Dominance Shakes Gen AI Ambitions
Conquering generative artificial intelligence (AI) is the next battlefield for big tech platforms, but Google could be on the back foot thanks to the response to its dominance in search. The proposed...
View ArticleMelissa Torres Moving on From WWLP in Springfield
Melissa Torres is leaving WWLP in Springfield, Massachusetts. The Nexstar NBC affiliate said Torres is moving out west to work at another Nexstar station. By the goodbye photo we posted, it looks like...
View ArticleWhy Vox Media Is Selling Its Podcasts as Multichannel Franchises
The digital media company Vox Media signed the YouTube creator Kenny Beecham to its podcast network Friday, part of a broader strategy from the company as it seeks to position its podcast portfolio as...
View ArticleHere’s the Roundup for the Week Ending October 11
Happy Friday to all who celebrate. In this week's roundup of stories we didn't post for one reason or another, we see the usual to and fro of local talent. We also see that an Atlanta artist is paying...
View ArticleShutterfly Wants to Banish Generic, Throwaway Gifts This Holiday Season
No one wants the pre-wrapped fragrance set from Walgreens, the tabletop fireplace, the oversized chocolate fountain, any "talking" wall plaque or novelty necktie-and yet those gifts, or "gifts," arrive...
View ArticleTips from NCM, verb., and Pinterest On Avoiding the ‘Sea of Sameness’ In...
Successful experiential marketing has become more than just hosting a one-time pop-up event or providing guests with a photo opportunity. In "Immersive Brand Moments: Designing Experiences That...
View ArticlePachinko Producer Explains Why Diverse Stories Are Breaking Out in Streaming
For producer Theresa Kang, everything comes down to perspective. Kang, the CEO of Blue Marble Pictures, was born in the United States, but her sister and parents were immigrants born in South Korea,...
View ArticleG/O Media Is Suing Paste Media a Year After Selling It Jezebel
The digital media firm G/O Media filed a lawsuit in Delaware court last month against Paste Media, according to public records obtained by ADWEEK. The lawsuit alleges that Paste Media breached the...
View ArticleCNN and Fox News Announce Harris and Trump Town Halls
With another presidential debate looking increasingly unlikely, the cable news networks have pivoted to another format they know well--town halls. On Friday, CNN and Fox News both announced separate...
View ArticleA Deeper Dive Into the 2023-2024 Season Ratings
As we settle into the 2024-2025 broadcast season, TVNewser is taking a last look back at some of the lesser-told narratives of 2023-2024 broadcast season. We're focusing on time periods and networks...
View ArticleThe Cost of Cultural Ignorance: How Brands Can Get It Right
In the unfolding narrative of advertising's cultural missteps, the recent Heinz ad controversy serves as a poignant reminder of the shadows cast by history. These ads resonate with the undertones of...
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