Television in the United States

NextVR and NBA to Feature 2019 NBA Finals in VR

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Tuesday, May 28, 2019
National Basketball Association on television, Turner Sports, Television in the United States, NBA League Pass, Satellite television, NBA TV, Basketball, National Basketball Association, NBA on TNT

On the day following each game of the Finals, fans will be able to access highlights in the NBA Finals channel within the NextVR app.

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  • On the day following each game of the Finals, fans will be able to access highlights in the NBA Finals channel within the NextVR app.
  • "This year with NBA Finals highlights centered on a unique viewpoint, from the stanchion, NextVR is putting fans closer to NBA Finals action than ever before."
  • NBA Digital's assets include NBA TV, NBA.com, the NBA App and NBA League Pass.
  • NBA Digital is the NBA's extensive cross-platform portfolio of digital assets jointly managed by the NBA and Turner Sports, including NBA TV, the NBA App, NBA.com, NBA League Pass, NBAGLEAGUE.com and WNBA.com.

NOVA’s Paula Apsell Named Senior Executive Producer Emerita

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Friday, May 24, 2019
Entertainment, TV and Radio, Other Science, Science, Television series, Paula S. Apsell, American television series, Television in the United States, Nova, PBS

Paula Apsell, the award-winning science journalist who guided the PBS program NOVA to worldwide acclaim as the most popular science program on American television and online, has been named Senior Executive Producer Emerita.

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  • Paula Apsell, the award-winning science journalist who guided the PBS program NOVA to worldwide acclaim as the most popular science program on American television and online, has been named Senior Executive Producer Emerita.
  • The announcement comes as Apsell retires from Boston public television station WGBH, where she spent more than four decades.
  • I am pleased to appoint her Senior Executive Producer Emerita.
  • In 1975, Apsell joined NOVA, producing science documentaries on subjects as varied as smallpox eradication, genetic engineering and artificial intelligence.

One America News Network Has Strong Ratings Going into the 2020 Presidential Elections

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Wednesday, May 22, 2019
One America News Network, Television in the United States, OAN, Media in the United States

SAN DIEGO, May 22, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- One America News Network ("OAN")announced today continued strong ratings as the 2020 Presidential Election season begins to reach top-of-mind awareness with television viewers.

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  • SAN DIEGO, May 22, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- One America News Network ("OAN")announced today continued strong ratings as the 2020 Presidential Election season begins to reach top-of-mind awareness with television viewers.
  • Headlines Tonight with Drew Berquist delivers exactly that," stated Robert Herring, Sr., CEO of One America News Network.
  • One America News Network is a dependable, reliable source for credible live news reporting 24/7.
  • For more information on One America News Network, please visit www.OANN.com .

Univision Set to Finish as No. 1 Spanish-Language Network in Primetime for 27th Consecutive Broadcast Season; Ranks among ABC, CBS, FOX and NBC as Top Five Broadcast Network

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Wednesday, May 22, 2019
Women, Entertainment, TV and Radio, Teens, Consumer, Family, MEN, Television in the United States, American television networks, Television, Univision, Telemundo, NBC, CBS, Ion Television, Cesar Conde, Noticias Univision

The broadcast network out-delivered Telemundo on three out of the four weeknight primetime hours, including 10 p.m., in the two key demos.

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  • The broadcast network out-delivered Telemundo on three out of the four weeknight primetime hours, including 10 p.m., in the two key demos.
  • 1 network in primetime among Hispanics and Bilinguals, regardless of language among Total Viewers 2+ and Adults 18-49.
  • Univision has out-delivered ABC, CBS, NBC or FOX on one out of every two nights among Adults 18-34.
  • The companys top-rated media portfolio includes the Univision and UniMs broadcast networks, as well as cable networks Univision Deportes Network (UDN) and Galavisin.

Marquee Sports Network Names Senior Leadership

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Tuesday, May 21, 2019
Cactus League, Chicago Cubs, Major League Baseball, Television in the United States, Regional sports network, Michael McCarthy, Television, Tribune Broadcasting

CHICAGO, May 21, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Marquee Sports Network today announced Michael McCarthy as general manager.

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  • CHICAGO, May 21, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Marquee Sports Network today announced Michael McCarthy as general manager.
  • Since August of 2018, McCarthy served as a consultant for the Chicago Cubs in the evaluation and formation of the Marquee Sports Network launch strategy.
  • "I'm thrilled to be a part of the launch of the first independent regional sports network for the Chicago Cubs," said McCarthy.
  • Marquee Sports Network, a new regional sports network, will be the exclusive television home of the Chicago Cubs starting in February 2020.

FOX News Names Jeff Collins Executive Vice President of Advertising Sales

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Monday, May 20, 2019
Entertainment, TV and Radio, Other Entertainment, General Entertainment, Communications, Advertising, Television in the United States, Media in the United States, Television, Fox News, Fox Business Network, Fox Networks Group, HLN, Fox Broadcasting Company, Fox Corporation, All-news radio, CNN, United States cable news

FOX News has named Viant Technologys Jeff Collins as Executive Vice President of Advertising Sales, announced Marianne Gambelli, President of Advertising Sales for Fox Corporation.

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  • FOX News has named Viant Technologys Jeff Collins as Executive Vice President of Advertising Sales, announced Marianne Gambelli, President of Advertising Sales for Fox Corporation.
  • Starting today, Collins will oversee advertising sales for all of FOX News Media including, FOX News Channel, FOX Business Network and FOX News Digital.
  • As Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing, he oversaw all east coast sales representing 70 percent of the revenue across the CNN properties including, CNN, HLN, CNN Airport and CNN Digital.
  • FOX News Media operates the FOX News Channel (FNC), FOX Business Network (FBN), FOX News Digital, FOX News Radio, FOX News Headlines 24/7, FOX News podcasts and the digital streaming subscription service FOX Nation.

Kevin Brockman Appointed as Global Communications Head for WarnerMedia Entertainment

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Friday, May 17, 2019
Entertainment, TV and Radio, Film & Motion Pictures, Mobile Entertainment, Companies, Television in the United States, The Walt Disney Company, Disney Media Networks, Robert Greenblatt, WarnerMedia, HBO, TNT, TBS, Cinemax, ABC Studios, Freeform

WarnerMedia Entertainment Chairman Robert Greenblatt today announced the appointment of Kevin Brockman as executive vice president of global communications for WarnerMedia Entertainment.

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  • WarnerMedia Entertainment Chairman Robert Greenblatt today announced the appointment of Kevin Brockman as executive vice president of global communications for WarnerMedia Entertainment.
  • Brockman will report to Greenblatt and oversee all corporate and content communications initiatives worldwide across the companys portfolio of networks and brands including HBO, Cinemax, TBS, TNT and truTV as well as the upcoming WarnerMedia direct-to-consumer streaming service.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20190517005447/en/
    Brockman joins WarnerMedia from The Walt Disney Company, where he most recently served as executive vice president of global communications for Disney | ABC Television.
  • In that role, he was responsible for all worldwide communications efforts on behalf of ABC Studios, ABC Entertainment, ABC News, ABC-owned television stations, Freeform and Disney Channels Worldwide.

BET Networks Announces Official Nominations For The 2019 "BET Awards"

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Friday, May 17, 2019
BET Networks, Television in the United States, Television, American television networks, BET, Rae Sremmurd

BET Networks, an entertainment powerhouse, once again brings the BET EXPERIENCE AT L.A. LIVE (BETX), June 20 - 23, 2019 presented by Coca-Cola.

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  • BET Networks, an entertainment powerhouse, once again brings the BET EXPERIENCE AT L.A. LIVE (BETX), June 20 - 23, 2019 presented by Coca-Cola.
  • The weekend will be capped off with the "BET Awards" on Sunday, June 23, 2019 at Microsoft Theater.
  • BET is the dominant African-American consumer brand with a diverse group of business extensions: BET.com, a leading Internet destination for Black entertainment, music, culture, and news; BET HER, a 24-hour entertainment network targeting the African-American Woman; BET Music Networks - BET Jams, BET Soul and BET Gospel; BET Home Entertainment; BET Live, BET's growing festival business; BET Mobile, which provides ringtones, games and video content for wireless devices; and BET International, which operates BET around the globe.
  • To apply for media credentials for the "BET Awards" 2019 please visit: https://awards19.pvitl.com/registration/media_application
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Amber Tamblyn and Credit Suisse Honored at Room to Read 2019 New York Gala; Performances by Wyclef Jean and DJ Switch Ghana

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Friday, May 17, 2019
Women, Education, Primary, Secondary, Entertainment, Music, TV and Radio, Film & Motion Pictures, Celebrity, Philanthropy, Children, Books, Consumer, Fund Raising, Television in the United States, American television networks, Television programs, Amber Tamblyn, Tamblyn, CNBC, Y, Tidjane Thiam, House, Thiam

Grammy Award winning singer, songwriter, musician and humanitarian, Wyclef Jean and 11-year old powerhouse, DJ Switch Ghana were in attendance and performed at the event.

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  • Grammy Award winning singer, songwriter, musician and humanitarian, Wyclef Jean and 11-year old powerhouse, DJ Switch Ghana were in attendance and performed at the event.
  • Speakers included Room to Read New York Regional Board members, Samantha Barry, Glamour Editor-in-Chief and Sara Eisen, CNBC anchor.
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    NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 16: Tidjane Thiam and Amber Tamblyn attend the Room To Read 2019 New York Gala on May 16, 2019 in New York City.
  • "I believe all girls and women are superheroes and am honored to accept this award from Room to Read," said Tamblyn.

60 Minutes correspondent Scott Pelley to discuss "TRUTH WORTH TELLING" at National Press Club Headliners event, May 22

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Thursday, May 16, 2019
American television series, CBS News, Television in the United States, Creative works, CBS Evening News, CBS, 60 Minutes, Truth, National Press Club, Scott Pelley

Pelley will share his new memoir, "TRUTH WORTH TELLING: A Reporter's Search for Meaning in the Stories of our Times," at a National Press Club Headliners Luncheon, Wednesday, May 22.

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  • Pelley will share his new memoir, "TRUTH WORTH TELLING: A Reporter's Search for Meaning in the Stories of our Times," at a National Press Club Headliners Luncheon, Wednesday, May 22.
  • Tickets are $25 for Press Club members (Club members may purchase two tickets at this price) and $39 for the general public.
  • Proceeds from book sales will benefit the non-profit affiliate of the Club, the National Press Club Journalism Institute, so we kindly ask that you leave all outside books and memorabilia at home.
  • He is best known for his award-winning work as a 60 Minutes correspondent and as anchor and managing editor of the CBS Evening News from 2011 to 2017.