Television stations

Meredith Names Deborah Collura Vice President/GM Of Atlanta TV Duopoly And Promotes Corey Hanson To Vice President/GM Of WALA-TV In Mobile

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Thursday, May 28, 2020
Television stations in the United States, Television in the United States, Television stations, WGCL-TV, WPCH-TV, WALA-TV, Peachtree, Atlanta

Deborah Collura has been named Vice President and General Manager of WGCL CBS 46 and WPCH Peachtree TV Meredith's duopoly in Atlanta effective immediately.

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  • Deborah Collura has been named Vice President and General Manager of WGCL CBS 46 and WPCH Peachtree TV Meredith's duopoly in Atlanta effective immediately.
  • "Deborah has a proven track record of ratings excellence and market-share success," said Patrick McCreery, Meredith Local Media Group President.
  • I am thrilled to have Deborah join Meredith and look forward to having someone with her experience lead our talented team in Atlanta."
  • Corey Hanson is promoted to Vice President and General Manager at WALA FOX 10 in Mobile, Alabama.

FOX News Digital Marks Double Digit Increases Across All Key Performance Indicators in April Versus Prior Year

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Thursday, May 14, 2020
Entertainment, Communications, Social media, TV and Radio, Online, Mobile Entertainment, Fox News, Prva Srpska Televizija, Television stations, Television, Broadcasting

The strong performance also helped propel the FOX News Mobile App ahead of the CNN Mobile App for the 17th month in a row in unique visitors (8.7 million versus CNNs 7.3 million).

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  • The strong performance also helped propel the FOX News Mobile App ahead of the CNN Mobile App for the 17th month in a row in unique visitors (8.7 million versus CNNs 7.3 million).
  • Since launching the new America Together editorial series on March 25th, FOX News Digital has featured over 750 separate stories of sacrifice and selflessness during the pandemic.
  • FOX Business Network also marked a record month online, securing 23.5 million multiplatform unique visitors, its second highest month ever in the category.
  • Owned by FOX Corporation, FOX News Media reaches 200 million people each month.

Survey Findings Show How COVID-19 Has Affected Business

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Thursday, May 7, 2020
Star India, Asianet, Television stations, Television, Asianet Mobile TV

HONG KONG, May 7, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Asianet Group carried out a survey duringApril 23-30, 2020 to assess the impact of COVID-19 on the day-to-day operations of businesses.Asianet sought the views of senior executives from4,000 companies in Asia, the EU and USA, together with a selection of one-to-one interviews.

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  • HONG KONG, May 7, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Asianet Group carried out a survey duringApril 23-30, 2020 to assess the impact of COVID-19 on the day-to-day operations of businesses.Asianet sought the views of senior executives from4,000 companies in Asia, the EU and USA, together with a selection of one-to-one interviews.
  • Much has been written about finding a vaccine for COVID-19 and how disruptive the pandemic has been.However, as there are now signs of a return to work, Asianet Group wanted to ask the question:
    "What have you learned about your company, and how can you make it perform better?"
  • For companies that would like a copy of the full complimentary report, please contact us.
  • Headquartered in Hong Kong,AsianetGroup is a specialistexecutive search and talent market intelligence consulting company that has been in business since 1988.Asianet has the experience to act in partnership to build successful organizations by developing and implementing recruitment solutions regionally and globally.

Stats Perform and wTVision Partner to Deliver the Next Generation of Sports Broadcast Capabilities

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Monday, May 4, 2020
Software, Sports, TV and Radio, Data management, Online, Technology, Other Sports, Entertainment, beIN Sports, Television stations, Al Jazeera, Television, Sports media, beIN Channels Network, Bein, Stats Perform, wTVision

The official partnership solidifies more than 10 years of cooperative projects between Stats Perform and wTVision, who currently support customers like Sport TV (Portugal), CAF/AFCON (Africa) and BeIn Sports.

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  • The official partnership solidifies more than 10 years of cooperative projects between Stats Perform and wTVision, who currently support customers like Sport TV (Portugal), CAF/AFCON (Africa) and BeIn Sports.
  • Together, Stats Perform and wTVision will leverage new and existing relationships to offer a complete sports broadcast package for providers.
  • wTVision has been a long-term collaborator with Stats Perform and we are thrilled to cement this partnership, Stats Perform Senior Vice President of Global Partners and Channels Wayne Ford said.
  • This partnership opens the door for several new exciting global opportunities for providers worldwide, and we are thrilled to have wTVision join the Stats Perform SPIN program.

MSG Networks Inc. Reports Fiscal 2020 Third Quarter Results

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Friday, May 1, 2020
American television networks, Cablevision, MSG Network, Madison Square Garden Company, Pennsylvania Plaza, SportsChannel, Television in the United States, Television stations

Fiscal 2020 third quarter total revenues of $185.0 million decreased 5%, or $10.1 million, as compared with the prior year period.

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  • Fiscal 2020 third quarter total revenues of $185.0 million decreased 5%, or $10.1 million, as compared with the prior year period.
  • Direct operating expenses of $83.8 million increased 2%, or $1.7 million, as compared with the prior year period.
  • This content, in addition to a diverse array of other sporting events and critically acclaimed original programming, has established MSG Networks as the gold standard in regional sports.
  • This press release may contain statements that constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.

Scripps' KNXV in Phoenix wins prestigious Hillman Prize for 'Abuse of Force' investigation

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Thursday, April 30, 2020
KNXV-TV, The Hillman Prize, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Television stations, Government, Journalists

Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP), has won the prestigious U.S. Hillman Prize in broadcast journalism for its 2019 "Abuse of Force" investigative series, which has prompted an FBI investigation into a local police department's use of force.

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  • Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP), has won the prestigious U.S. Hillman Prize in broadcast journalism for its 2019 "Abuse of Force" investigative series, which has prompted an FBI investigation into a local police department's use of force.
  • The series, which also received first place in this year's National Headliner Awards competition, immediately prompted the FBI to launch a still-ongoing criminal investigation.
  • "Congratulations to Dave Biscobing and the rest of the award-winning ABC15 Investigators team," said Local Media President Brian Lawlor.
  • KNXV will accept this year's U.S. Hillman Prize for broadcast journalism during a remote ceremony this evening.

Fatafeat Invites Everyone to Enjoy 'Ramadan at Home With Fatafeat'

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Monday, April 20, 2020
Sawm, beIN Channels Network, beIN Media Group, Ramadan, Fatafeat, Television stations, Cuisine, Islam, Television

Experience 'Ramadan at home with Fatafeat' as everyone continues to stay safe and stay home, with brand-new seasons of Ramadan favourites such as Matbakh Manal Alalem, Shu Biyheb Al Orf and Bil Afya Maa Hayat.

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  • Experience 'Ramadan at home with Fatafeat' as everyone continues to stay safe and stay home, with brand-new seasons of Ramadan favourites such as Matbakh Manal Alalem, Shu Biyheb Al Orf and Bil Afya Maa Hayat.
  • The lovable Chef Mohammad Orfali invites you into his home kitchen, as he prepares some of his favourite dishes in a brand-new season of 'Shu Biyheb Al Orf'.
  • In each episode, he crafts three recipes from a mix of cuisines around the world and shares his personal stories behind each of the dishes.
  • Stay home, stay safe and be inspired, as you enjoy 'Ramadan at home with Fatafeat', daily throughout Ramadan on Fatafeat (beIN channel 351) and YouTube .

Fatafeat Invites Everyone to Enjoy 'Ramadan at Home With Fatafeat'

Retrieved on: 
Monday, April 20, 2020
Sawm, beIN Channels Network, beIN Media Group, Ramadan, Fatafeat, Television stations, Cuisine, Islam, Television

Experience 'Ramadan at home with Fatafeat' as everyone continues to stay safe and stay home, with brand-new seasons of Ramadan favourites such as Matbakh Manal Alalem, Shu Biyheb Al Orf and Bil Afya Maa Hayat.

Key Points: 
  • Experience 'Ramadan at home with Fatafeat' as everyone continues to stay safe and stay home, with brand-new seasons of Ramadan favourites such as Matbakh Manal Alalem, Shu Biyheb Al Orf and Bil Afya Maa Hayat.
  • The lovable Chef Mohammad Orfali invites you into his home kitchen, as he prepares some of his favourite dishes in a brand-new season of 'Shu Biyheb Al Orf'.
  • In each episode, he crafts three recipes from a mix of cuisines around the world and shares his personal stories behind each of the dishes.
  • Stay home, stay safe and be inspired, as you enjoy 'Ramadan at home with Fatafeat', daily throughout Ramadan on Fatafeat (beIN channel 351) and YouTube .

Local Broadcast TV Viewership Is Booming, Offering Targeting Opportunities for Political Campaigns

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Thursday, April 16, 2020
Advertising, Communications, Entertainment, TV and Radio, Other Communications, Telecommunications, Television stations, Television, Audience measurement, Broadcasting, Market research, Political campaign, TVBS, RT, TVB, We Get Voters

TVBs analysis found substantially increased levels of broadcast TV viewership, especially among adults 35+.

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  • TVBs analysis found substantially increased levels of broadcast TV viewership, especially among adults 35+.
  • Viewers want to hear about their communities straight from the sources they trust the mosttheir local broadcast stations.
  • The data shows that local broadcast TV will be key to political campaigns in reaching this critical demographic.
  • Local TV viewership is growing, which presents political campaigns and ad buyers with a terrific opportunity to engage likely voters.

Roku Joins Global Citizen to Stream “One World: Together at Home” on The Roku Channel

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Thursday, April 16, 2020
Audio, Video, TV and Radio, Music, Online, Consumer electronics, Technology, Celebrity, Entertainment, Internet radio, Internet television, Linux-based devices, Telecommunications, Television stations, Broadcasting, Roku, Inc., Roku, beIN Sports, Global Citizen, Roku, Inc.

Roku, Inc. (NASDAQ: ROKU) today announced it is partnering with Global Citizen to bring Roku users One World: Together at Home, a global special that pays tribute to and celebrates frontline healthcare workers.

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  • Roku, Inc. (NASDAQ: ROKU) today announced it is partnering with Global Citizen to bring Roku users One World: Together at Home, a global special that pays tribute to and celebrates frontline healthcare workers.
  • ET, will be available on The Roku Channel in the U.S., as well as on partner channels on the Roku platform.
  • For Canadian users, BeIN SPORTS XTRA on The Roku Channel and Global TV will broadcast the event, additionally it will be on Crave beginning Sunday, April 19.
  • Were very proud to partner with Global Citizen and bring this historic event to Roku users.