MSNBC Enjoys Remarkable 2020
MSNBC ended 2020 as the second-placed network in total day across all of cable, capping six straight years of historic growth and once again topping CNN in total viewers, according to Nielsen.
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AT&T Reaches New Carriage Deal with TEGNA
New multi-year deal covers 64 TEGNA-Owned stations in 51 Nielsen designated markets across DIRECTV, AT&T TV and U-verse video services.
Nightline Nears 1M Viewers in Q4, 2020
ABC News’ “Nightline” drew 978,000 Total Viewers, 306,000 Adults 25-54 and 212,000 Adults 18–49 during the 4th Quarter 2020, based on Most Current Data from Nielsen Media Research.
WarnerMedia Completes You.i Acquisition
WarnerMedia has completed its acquisition of You.i TV, a leading provider of cross-platform development tools for TV and media companies.
Talk Show Host Larry King Hospitalised with Covid-19
Long-time CNN talk show host and interviewer of the stars, 87-year-old Larry King is reportedly in Hospital with the Coronavirus.
CNBC Events to Remain Virtual in 2021
CNBC has announced an all-virtual events slate for 2021, building off a successful transition to virtual in 2020.
Gray Television Bags $400 Million in Political Advertising
Gray Television (NYSE: GTN) has announced that its local television stations and digital platforms have now run more than $400 million in political advertisements since January 1, 2020, net of commissions and agency fees.
Spectrum Internet Ups Base Speed to 200 Mbps in 17 Markets
Spectrum has doubled the starting download speed of Spectrum Internet from 100 to 200 Mbps, reaching approximately 8 million additional homes across 17 U.S. markets.
Raffaele Annecchino Appointed CEO of ViacomCBS Networks International
Raffaele Annecchino has been appointed President and CEO of ViacomCBS Networks International, effective immediately, succeeding David Lynn, who is stepping down and will depart the company following a transition period.