ESPN’s Wendi Nix Latest On-Air Talent To Exit Network

Wendi Nix, the host of College Football Live, has announced on Instagram that her time at ESPN has ended after 17 years. “Exactly 17 years ago, I walked into ESPN wide-eyed and excited. This week, I walk out the same way. Grateful, but equally excited about the next chapter. To be continued…” she wrote on the social media network. ESPN recently laid off about 20 on-air talents. Nix’s contract was expiring and not renewed.

HBCU Go Kicks Off College Football With ‘HBCU Go Sports Kickoff Show’

Allen Media Group’s free-streaming digital platform, HBCU Go will launch its 2023 college football season with the HBCU Go Sports Kickoff Show. This three-hour special led by play-by-play analyst and Black College Football […]

‘Frasier’ Revival Sets Premiere Date At Paramount+, First Two Episodes To Air On CBS

The return of the beloved sitcom will debut with its first two episodes on Paramount+ on Oct. 12 in the U.S. and Canada and on Oct. 13 in all other territories. In addition, the first two episodes will air back to back on CBS on Oct. 17 beginning at 9:15 p.m. ET/PT. The new season consists of 10 episodes.

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The future of cyber insurance: Navigating the complex digital landscape

Digital technology has been transforming the way businesses operate, while opening up new avenues for cybercriminals. Attacks have proliferated, driving up the cost of cybersecurity insurance and the way policies are written. Fortunately, there are flexible, innovative approaches to supplement or even replace cyber insurance policies with self-insurance programs that can work for companies of just about any size.

Hollywood’s Diversity Progress Remains Sluggish, USC Study Says

Robert H. Giles, Newspaper Editor, Nieman Curator, Dies At 90

Ted Hand Elected President Of Society Of Broadcast Engineers

The Society of Broadcast Engineers, the association for broadcast and multimedia technology professionals, announced the results of the 2023 election for the national board of directors. Ted D. Hand, CPBE, […]

‘Below Deck’ Team Discusses Firing Of Crew Members After Sexual Misconduct Was Caught On Camera

Saima Mohsin Wins Right To Sue CNN For Unfair Dismissal And Discrimination After Injury On Assignment

The former CNN journalist has won the right to take the news network to an employment tribunal in the UK with her claim of unfair dismissal and discrimination after she was injured on assignment in Israel.

Sage Steele Exits ESPN After Settling Lawsuit

Longtime SportsCenter co-anchor Sage Steele has decided to leave ESPN after settling her lawsuit against ESPN/Disney. “Having successfully settled my case with ESPN/Disney, I have decided to leave so I can exercise my first amendment rights more freely,” Steele revealed Tuesday on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter. “I am grateful for so many wonderful experiences over the past 16 years and am excited for my next chapter!” Steele sued ESPN and corporate parent Disney in April 2022 for allegedly violating both her contract and free speech rights.

NAB Honored With Emmy For A Century Of Innovation

The Academy of Television Arts & Sciences will honor the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) with the Philo T. Farnsworth Corporate Achievement Award at the 75th Engineering, Science & Technology Emmy Awards on October 18, 2023, in Los Angeles, Calif.

Steve LoCascio, President of CBS Media Ventures, To Retire

LoCascio was a veteran television executive with over 30 years experience at CBS, according to a company bio. As President, he was responsible for running the day-to-day operations of CBS Media Ventures, the first-run syndication arm of CBS, which produces or distributes programs such as Entertainment Tonight, Wheel of Fortune, Jeopardy!, Inside Edition and The Drew Barrymore Show, and also distributes the Judge Judy and Dr. Phil libraries. (Image courtesy CBS)

Oprah Winfrey Pledges Major Donation For Maui Fire Recovery

In a video posted to her Oprah Daily Instagram account, Winfrey, who owns 2,000 acres on Maui, promised to make a “major donation, after all of the smoke and ashes have settled here, and we figure out what the rebuilding is going to look like.”

Kerri Cavanaugh Steps Down As WFOR-WBFS Miami News Director

Herbert J. Siegel, Investor In Major Media Deals, Dies At 95

Fox News’ Johnny Joey Jones Reflects On 13th ‘Alive Day’ Anniversary After Losing His Legs

NBCU, Bravo Slammed For ‘Sordid And Dark Underbelly’ Of Reality TV

Porn, sexual violence, booze and more alleged as potential suit looms.

Alyson Jackson Exits Warner Bros Discovery After 14 Years

Jackson was EVP and head of global content supply chain, but quietly left the business in recent months.

‘Breaking Bad’ And ‘Better Call Saul’ Actor Mark Margolis Dies At 83

Mark Margolis, the actor best known for portraying Hector Salamanca in the acclaimed AMC series Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul has died, according to a statement from a management associate, […]

Will Kunkel Joins KRIV Houston As Sports Director

Fox-owned KRIV Houston has appointed Will Kunkel sports director, effective September and will serve as sports anchor for the evening newscasts alongside Anthony Antoine, Caroline Collins and Rashi Vats. Most […]

Emmy Nominations 2023: Historic, Record-Breaking And Otherwise Notable Nominees

Succession, Ted Lasso and The Last of Us were among the TV shows breaking notable records while Jenna Ortega and The Last of Us stars Bella Ramsey and Keivonn Montreal Woodard earned notable nominations.

Chuck Steinmetz Announces Retirement As GM Of WITI In Milwaukee

Nexstar Media Promotes Jerry Walsh To Senior VP, Local Content Development

WAPT Names Cheryl Stroy Assistant News Director

California Gov. Newsom Signs Bill Extending Film & TV Tax Incentives For Five More Years

On Monday, California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill that extends the state’s $330 million-a-year Film and TV Tax Credit Program for an additional five years. The California Film Commission, which administers the program, says that it will create an estimated 60,000 jobs and $10 billion of investment over that time.

Waterman Broadcasting General Manager Steve Pontius Steps Down After 37 Years Leading WBBH

Long-time television Executive Vice President & General Manager Steve Pontius is stepping down after 37 years leading WBBH-TV, NBC in Fort Myers, FL, per a company press release. The move […]

Alan Arkin, Star Actor On Big And Small Screens, Dies At 89

Alan Arkin, the wry character actor who demonstrated his versatility in everything from farcical comedy to chilling drama, in feature films and TV series, has died. (Image: AP)

News Director Joe Schlaerth Dies Suddenly At 62

Twitter Moves To Rejoin Industry Group To Fight Child Sexual Abuse Material Online

Pam Moore, KRON San Francisco Anchor, Signs Off