Latest articles by George Winslow
Gray Media and Allen Media Group Close Station Transactions
Gray announced last August that it was buying 10 stations from AMG for $171 million
NBC Sports’ NBA Playoff Viewership Up 58%
NBC Sports averaged 4.9 Million Viewers for 13 NBA playoff games on NBC and Peacock from April 19-28
Study: Paramount-WBD Deal Signals New Era of Streaming Scale
Combined entity reaches 57% of US internet households, positioning it alongside Netflix, Google, Amazon, and Disney in viewer engagement and reach
SAG-AFTRA, Studios Reach Tentative Agreement
The tentative agreement is subject to approval by the SAG-AFTRA National Board before it is voted on by members
Gravity Media Taps Custom Consoles for Work on Production Center
It deployed a Module-R MCR Desk and MediaWall at the West London facility
NABLF Announces 2026 Broadcast Leadership Training Award Winners
Lori Waldon and Barbara Kreisman received awards at the annual BLT Alumni Reception.
Sinclair Remains Bullish on Station M&A
In its Q1 earnings call, CEO Chris Ripley said, ‘We’re going to head towards a marketplace where you’ve got two large groups’
FCC Releases Tentative Agenda for May Open Meeting
Items include updating disaster reporting requirements, broadband data collection and robocalls
Analysts: ‘Hollywood’s Vertical Video Strategy Is Dead Wrong’
While the entertainment industry embraces vertical video, LightShed Partners analysts are raising questions about their strategies and execution
UPDATED: Republican AGs Join Nexstar-Tegna Antitrust Suit
Nexstar responded by saying the alternative to the deal is "the demise of your local broadcast station"
FCC Proposes to Amend Audible Crawl Rule to Preserve Accessibility
Rule change would ensure TV broadcasters continue to provide radar maps and other graphics conveying emergency information
CPI Media Deploys QuickLink StudioCall
The remote guest solution is used to deliver high quality video and audio from worshippers
ARRI Introduces Compact New cforce MAX Lens Motor
New cforce MAX is faster, smaller, and lighter than the cforce plus motor it replaces
MPA’s Trusted Partner Network Issues Landmark Content Security Survey
The first-of-its-kind industry analysis found that `inconsistent day-to-day execution of technical controls is creating systemic and exploitable risk’
Netflix Goes Vertical With ‘Clips’ Feed, Revamped Mobile Experience
Streaming New vertical feeds will help users find content with short clips from series, films and specials tailored to their tastes
FCC Approves Station Swaps Between Scripps and Gray Media
The swaps in mid- and small-sized markets create new duopolies for the station groups
NAB Criticizes FCC for Ordering Early Renewal of ABC-Owned Stations
President and CEO Curtis LeGeyt said the request is ‘unprecedented’ and ‘creates significant uncertainty for all broadcasters’
D.C. Court Denies Emergency Stay of Nexstar/Tegna Merger
The ruling noted that a preliminary injunction pausing the merger reduced the immediate `potential harm’ facing DirecTV, Newsmax and others who are trying to block the deal
NRB Files FCC Complaint Over ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ Monologue
The complaint accuses Kimmel of `inciting violence’ against President Trump and argued that speech inciting violence is not protected by the 1st Amendment
MLS Innovation Lab Selects AI Partners
Five start-ups will be working with the league to test cutting edge solutions addressing player performance, fan engagement, and media production
The CW Unveils Major Streaming Deals with ESPN and Roku
CW Sports events will exclusively stream live within the ESPN App; CW entertainment programming will stream next day on The Roku Channel
FCC Orders Early Review of ABC-Owned Broadcast Station Licenses
The unusual move significantly escalates the regulators ongoing investigation of Disney and its ABC-owned stations
