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Journalists at the all-News station serving the New York Tri-State region owned by Audacy that are members of the Writers Guild of America-East are calling on company management to address staff safety protocols and artificial intelligence protections in a new bargaining agreement made as part of ongoing contract negotiations.

The nation's largest owner of broadcast television stations has taken a former employee to federal court, accusing her of trademark infringement. The matter could find the woman "Cruisin'" down a costly, litigious Connecticut road.

One of the biggest advertising technology companies has turned to its Executive Chairman — a veteran of Tribune Media, Fox Broadcasting, Discovery Communications, and HBO — to serve as its next Chief Executive Officer.  At the same time, several "key leadership updates" have come to VideoAmp.

Since 1957, New York Festivals has recognized diverse content created by premier storytellers from around the world. The 2026 TV & Film Awards continue this tradition, honoring a wide spectrum of storytelling across all genres and platforms.

The Multicultural Media, Telecom and Internet Council (MMTC) annual event featuring a host of former FCC Chairs and Commissioners is scheduled for July 25, and the organization has revealed just who will be participating in discussions on such topics as technology, media, and telecom.

That's a question being asked by Borrell Associates, and the answer was shared on Thursday by The Center for Sales Strategy's CEO as part of the ad tracking research consultancy's annual "Summer Chart Series," designed to elevate insights into media sales for everyone from a sales associate to the top boss.

There is a new President of National Advertising Sales at Nexstar Media Group, and the role is going to an individual who joined the company in February 2024 as SVP of national ad sales. 

Since September, he's been an Executive Team Member for CMS Nashville, connecting pro athletes and recording artists with brands. He took the job after nearly eight years in Nashville with iHeartMedia. Starting August 4, he'll be the Regional Market President overseeing a pair of Lone Star State locales for Townsquare Media.

The Chairman of the FCC has shared a preview of what's on the agenda for the agency's August Open Meeting, and it includes a review of the Emergency Alert System. This suggests the Commission is ripe to bring the most significant changes to U.S. emergency communications infrastructure in more than 30 years.

South Dakota senator carves out deal to help some tribal stations

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