Former WBFF-TV Meteorologist Jessica Starr is Dead, “Took Her Own Life”
According to WBFF-TV in Baltimore, Jessica Starr, a former member of their weather team, has died. WBFF-TV stated that her current station, “FOX2 in Detroit says they were…
Broadcasting Comings-and-Goings: Ray Knight, Mitch Jacobs and Albie Dee
Ray Knight, a fixture on MASN’s pre- and postgame Washington Nationals coverage since 2007, will not return next season. According to The Washington…
Podcast Village’s Charlie Birney and Hilda Labrada Gore Co-Author ‘Podcasting Made Simple’
Nearly half of Americans listen to at least one podcast, and most listen to multiple shows, according to Edison Research. Podcasting Made Simple: A…
Maryland News: New ‘Save the Bay’ Plates Created by TM Design; Judges Consolidate Sinclair Lawsuits; Balman Joins Warschawski
A Frederick-area design firm created the new Maryland license plate for the Chesapeake Bay Trust unveiled Oct. 18 at Sandy Point State Park.…
Cord Cutting Growing Faster than Predicted, Finds New Forecast
If you are one of the millions of Americans who has cut the cord from cable or other traditional pay TV providers in exchange…
Ferrara Named Chief Creative and Content Officer at Sinclair
Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. announced that Lou Ferrara will join its national digital news platform Circa as Chief Creative and Content Officer. The announcement…
Execs from Publicis, E.W. Scripps, Hudson MX to Discuss Automation and Spot TV at LOCAL IMPACT DC, May 10
Examine the multi-billion-dollar local advertising market at LOCAL IMPACT D.C. hosted by BIA Advisory Services on May 10 at the NAB…
WTOP-FM Top Revenue-Generating Radio Station in U.S. in 2017
With almost $68 million, WTOP-FM in Washington, D.C., was the highest revenue-generating radio station in the United States in 2017. The…
Changes Hit Broadcasting Community at Year-End
The close of 2017 produced a number of changes in the area’s broadcasting community. According to dcrtv.com, here’s a snapshot of…
Broadcast Network’s TV Ratings Drop From 2016
It’s 2017 and everyone in broadcast television is miserable, reports The Wrap, which added that all five of the over-the-air English-…
iHeartMedia Names James Howard VP/Programming for D.C. and Other Staff Changes
iHeartMedia announced that James Howard has been named Vice President of Programming for Washington, D.C.. According to a release, “iHeartMedia Washington, D.C.…
Sinclair to Keep Headquarters in Baltimore County
Maryland Governor Larry Hogan announced that Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc., one of the largest television broadcasting companies in the country, will keep its Hunt…
Ads May Soon Stalk You on TV Like They Do on Your Facebook Feed, Reports Bloomberg
Targeted ads that seem to follow you everywhere online may soon be doing the same on your TV, reports Bloomberg, which added that the…
Maryland Pays Price as Netflix Ends “House of Cards”
The decision to end production of the political drama “House of Cards” will have an impact on Maryland companies associated with the Netflix series.…
D.C. Moves Up to Sixth Place in Nielsen Ranking of Top 10 Local TV Markets
Nielsen is out with its annual rankings of the top local TV markets, reports TV Spy, which added that the biggest mover in the…
