FCC Chair Jessica Rosenworcel is moving quickly now that she has a full Commission behind her. Anna Gomez was sworn in as the third Democratic commissioner late Monday, and less than 24 hours later, Rosenworcel shared a draft rulemaking that proposes to re-establish FCC oversight over broadband by classifying it as a service regulated under Title II. Read More
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130 Broadband Programs: GOP Lawmakers Ask How Many Are Enough
As ISPs and consumers ponder whether the government will extend the Affordable Connectivity Program for broadband subsidies, Rep. Tony Cárdenas provided a pretty stark assessment. Read More
WGA Tentative Agreement To Set Example For SAG-AFTRA
Writers and producers rejoiced when news emerged that the WGA and the AMPTP reached a deal for a new contract after 146 days of striking. Read More
Tensions Between Programmers, Creatives Top of Mind at NAMIC
During the opening general session of NAMIC’s 37th Annual Conference, Will Packer Productions CEO Will Packer said those that will be hit the hardest by Hollywood's strikes are those working behind the scenes or supplying craft services who often work paycheck to paycheck. Read More
Quarterly Ratings
Fox News ended 3Q23 as the most-watched cable network in total day and primetime, according to Nielsen. Read More
Pickleball on Tennis Channel
One of the fastest-growing sports in the U.S. found a linear home. Tennis Channel and the Professional Pickleball Association formed a commercial jv, putting the vast majority of PPA Tour matches on Tennis Channel platforms as well as the creation of a new 24-hour pickleball channel Pickleballtv. Read More
Cordella Named New NBC Sports Chief
The nearly three-month vacancy of President, NBC Sports was filled Friday, with the company promoting Rick Cordella to the role. Read More
Gomez Staff Picks
Anna Gomez quickly filled her office Monday after being sworn in as an FCC Commissioner. Read More
Down the Tubi Rabbit Hole
Tubi unveiled a mobile feature that uses ChatGPT-4 to give viewers a creative way to search and discover movies and TV shows on the platform. Read More
Dover Named WIT Winner
The 2023 Women in Technology Award goes to Cox Business VP, Product Megan Dover. Read More
