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A company known for broadcast media industry signal conversion and fiber-optic-based transport systems has hired a Chief Marketing Officer who is joining the company "on a fractional basis." At the same time, MultiDyne Video & Fiber Optic Systems has promoted from within to fill the role of Sales and Strategy EVP.

A market and survey research firm based in suburban Philadelphia has acquired one of the broadcast media's most recognized quantitative and qualitative research firms — an entity long-associated with Larry Rosin. What does this mean for Edison Research?

The host of CBS's soon-to-conclude late-night talk program at 11:35pm Eastern/Pacific and producer and arts advocate Evelyn McGee Colbert are among those set to be saluted at a "Stand with Public Media" Gala scheduled for November 18 at The Glasshouse in the City of New York.

The media company superserving African American consumers has selected the date on which it will release its third quarter earnings results and hold a conference call to discuss its fiscal report card. What can Urban One shareholders and other interested parties expect to hear from CEO Alfred Liggins III.

Since 1991, a longtime Twin Cities radio programming pro has been associated with Country "K102." Now, with iHeartMedia reduction-in-force reports permeating several radio industry trade publications, the company has confirmed that this veteran "will be transitioning to a new strategic advisor role."

Catering to consumer preferences pays off, according to Gracenote

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In early 2018, he was named President/CEO of the NPR and PBS member stations serving the Jacksonville market, arriving with a resume that included a past role as SVP of News and Public Affairs Programming for WETA-TV in Washington, D.C. Come March 31, 2026, a new head for WJCT Public Media will be needed.

Meta's ubiquitous Instagram social media platform is revamping its Teen Accounts as part of a wholesale effort to protect those under the age of 13 from consuming content deemed unsuitable for tweens and younger children. To do so, it is taking a cue from the Motion Picture Association of America.

Is it an independent "Truth-o-Meter" or simply a tool that reinforces the trust consumers have instilled in live and local broadcast television news across the U.S.? Audiences across Indianapolis will soon be the judge, thanks to a pilot project funded by the nonprofit Poynter Institute.

One of the biggest on-demand video platforms in the world has teamed up with the largest streaming audio entity to bring visual podcasts to its subscribers. Indeed, Spotify and Netflix are teaming up. Here's what this means, and why linear media companies may wish to take note.