Television stations in the United States

Command Center Sets Fourth Quarter & Year End 2018 Financial Results Conference Call for Wednesday, April 10, 2019 at 10 a.m. ET

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Monday, April 8, 2019

Please call the conference telephone number 5-10 minutes prior to the start time. An operator will register your name and organization.

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Please call the conference telephone number 5-10 minutes prior to the start time. An operator will register your name and organization.
A replay of the conference call will be available after 1 p.m. Eastern time on the same day and continuing through April 24, 2019.

Bonneville International Selects ViewLift to Power KSL's New OTT Content Platform

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Friday, April 5, 2019

With the new service, branded KSL TV, viewers everywhere will have access to the station's locally-produced content.

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  • With the new service, branded KSL TV, viewers everywhere will have access to the station's locally-produced content.
  • We were immediately impressed by the flexibility and customization features of their platform," said Jon Accarrino, Executive Director of Business Development at Bonneville Salt Lake.
  • KSL TV is an NBC affiliate and part of the Bonneville International Corporation's group of stations.
  • ViewLift offers clients a range of monetization models on a proprietary platform with advanced analytics, tracking performance in real-time.

Nexstar sued by minority-owned Marshall Broadcasting Group for Sabotage Efforts

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Wednesday, April 3, 2019

HOUSTON, April 3, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Since selling three television stations to Marshall Broadcasting Group (MBG) in 2014, Nexstar Broadcasting Inc. (Nexstar) has actively worked to undermine MBG and its stations, according to the lawsuit in the Supreme Court of the State of New York this morning.

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  • HOUSTON, April 3, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Since selling three television stations to Marshall Broadcasting Group (MBG) in 2014, Nexstar Broadcasting Inc. (Nexstar) has actively worked to undermine MBG and its stations, according to the lawsuit in the Supreme Court of the State of New York this morning.
  • In 2014 Nexstar sold three stations (KPEJ-TV, KMSS-TV, KLJB-TV) to MBG.
  • During negotiations, the FCC expressed concerns that the transaction would leave Nexstar with too much influence over the MBG assets.
  • The case is Marshall Broadcasting Group, Inc. v. Nexstar Broadcasting, Inc. and is filed in the Supreme Court of the State of New York, New York County .

Lexmark Featured in CRN's 2019 Partner Program Guide

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Monday, April 1, 2019

LEXINGTON, Ky., April 1, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Lexmark, a global imaging solutions leader, announced today that CRN , a brand of The Channel Company , has given Lexmark a 5-Star rating in its 2019 Partner Program Guide.

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  • LEXINGTON, Ky., April 1, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Lexmark, a global imaging solutions leader, announced today that CRN , a brand of The Channel Company , has given Lexmark a 5-Star rating in its 2019 Partner Program Guide.
  • To determine the 2019 5-Star ratings, The Channel Company's research team assessed each supplier's partner program based on investments in program offerings, partner profitability, partner training, education and support, marketing programs and resources, sales support, and communication.
  • Lexmark's Partner Program is a global and integrated marketing program that empowers partners to effectively win more business opportunities by taking advantage of Lexmark offerings in a rewarding manner.
  • "We are proud the CRN Partner Program Guide has become the trusted resource to identify the most rewarding partner programs and provides crucial insight into their strengths and benefits for the channel."

American Tower Plans First Quarter 2019 Earnings Release and Conference Call

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Friday, March 29, 2019

American Tower Corporation (NYSE: AMT) announced today that the press announcement of its first quarter 2019 results is scheduled to be released to the news services at 7:00 a.m.

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  • American Tower Corporation (NYSE: AMT) announced today that the press announcement of its first quarter 2019 results is scheduled to be released to the news services at 7:00 a.m.
  • ET on Friday, May 3, 2019.
  • In addition, the Company has scheduled a conference call at 8:30 a.m.
  • ET on May 3, 2019 to discuss its results.

Nickelodeon Bolsters Noggin Through Acquisition of Sparkler, an Early Childhood Learning Platform

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Friday, March 29, 2019

In a move that further expands the educational value of Nickelodeons Noggin , the network has acquired Sparkler, an early childhood learning technology platform, and has installed its co-founder Kristen Kane as the new leader for the direct-to-consumer preschool subscription service.

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  • In a move that further expands the educational value of Nickelodeons Noggin , the network has acquired Sparkler, an early childhood learning technology platform, and has installed its co-founder Kristen Kane as the new leader for the direct-to-consumer preschool subscription service.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20190329005337/en/
    Nickelodeon Bolsters Noggin Through Acquisition of Sparkler, An Early Childhood Learning Platform (Graphic: Business Wire)
    Sparkler is an early learning platform that measures child development and delivers personalized content and coaching to parents to improve child outcomes.
  • Said Robbins: Pairing Sparklers capabilities with our curriculum-driven content will fully transform Noggin into a premier interactive learning destination for preschoolers and their families.
  • Nickelodeon and all related titles, characters and logos are trademarks of Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIA, VIAB).

Frankly Media Launches Express Video for Advanced Live Streaming, Clip Editing and Content Monetization Workflows in the Cloud

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Tuesday, March 19, 2019

This process not only maximizes content quality and freshness, but also saves WICU producers significant time in their daily work routines.

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  • This process not only maximizes content quality and freshness, but also saves WICU producers significant time in their daily work routines.
  • "Frankly Express Video has greatly increased efficiency with regards to the ongoing management and monetization of our digital assets across multiple web and mobile devices.
  • Frankly's Express Video platform leverages its 20-year history in CMS-integrated video systems to deliver the most efficient live streaming and LiveToVOD editing workflows available today.
  • Frankly is developing a plugin for the WordPress content management system that will enable the complete suite of video workflows within that environment.

New PEOPLE Syndicated Weeknight Show Picked Up By Meredith Stations For Fall Of 2020

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Thursday, March 7, 2019

NEW YORK, March 7,2019 /PRNewswire/ -- PEOPLE will launch a daily syndicated show in Fall of 2020 that will air on all 17 Meredith ( www.meredith.com ) local television stations across the US.

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  • NEW YORK, March 7,2019 /PRNewswire/ -- PEOPLE will launch a daily syndicated show in Fall of 2020 that will air on all 17 Meredith ( www.meredith.com ) local television stations across the US.
  • "PEOPLE is a cultural force,and this is a natural extension of one of the most trusted brands in media.
  • The Meredith Local Media Grouphas been an incredible partner andwe are thrilled to be able tobring premium programming to local audiencesand PEOPLE consumers around thecountry."
  • "We couldn't be more pleased with the success that 'PEOPLE Now Weekend' has had on Meredith's local television stations," said Patrick McCreery President, Meredith Local Media Group.

Money20/20 and Wnet Expand Partnership with Rise Up Alumni Chapter

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Wednesday, January 23, 2019

Money20/20 USA is excited to continue our partnership with Wnet, said Money20/20 USA Event Director,Monique Ruff-Bell.

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  • Money20/20 USA is excited to continue our partnership with Wnet, said Money20/20 USA Event Director,Monique Ruff-Bell.
  • Wnet will be creating a Rise Up Alumni Chapter comprised of Rise Up participants.
  • Rise Up members will work with Wnet to achieve its overarching mission: to create a stronger and more diverse industry by empowering and investing in women.
  • For more information on Wnet Rise Up Alumni Chapter membership, visit https://www.wnetonline.org/RiseUp .

Court TV Announces Additions to On-Air Team: Seema Iyer, Julie Grant Join Vinnie Politan as Anchors, Chanley Painter Hired as Legal Correspondent, Ted Rowlands and Julia Jenaé Named Field Producers/Reporters

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Tuesday, January 22, 2019

Iyer has served as a fill-in host for Ashleigh Banfield on HLN's Crime & Justice while also appearing on MSNBC and CNN as a legal analyst.

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  • Iyer has served as a fill-in host for Ashleigh Banfield on HLN's Crime & Justice while also appearing on MSNBC and CNN as a legal analyst.
  • She developed an expertise in forensic technology, science, medicine and psychiatry by completing a post-baccalaureate program in Physics and Biochemistry.
  • Grant is currently legal editor, anchor and reporter at KDKA-TV, the CBS owned-and-operated station in Pittsburgh.
  • Politan is an EMMY Award-winning legal journalist who was a popular face on the original Court TV, leading the network's coverage of the nation's most compelling trials.