Warner Bros Discovery will not be selling its Polish network TVN. Following a strategic review, WBD management has decided to keep the broadcaster in its ranks, according to a note sent today to staff from Kasia Kieli, Head of WBD Poland and CEO at TVN, and Gerhard Zeiler, President of International at WBD. “That review has been completed, and WBD has concluded that the best path forward is retaining ownership of TVN, continuing to support our business, our strategy and the incredible journalistic work of ...

ATLANTA, April 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gray Media and the Military Basketball Association today announced a broadcast partnership to air select MBA playoff games and other content on Gray’s local television stations and broadcast sports networks.   The first MBA over-the-air game airs on the Gray Media platforms on Sunday, April 13 at 6 p.m. ET.  The initial airing features the MBA’s Eastern Conference Finals from the campus of Queens University of Charlotte in Charlotte, North Carolina. Game productio ...

Group 1 - Gray Media and the Military Basketball Association (MBA) have formed a broadcast partnership to air select MBA playoff games on Gray's local television stations and sports networks [1][5] - The first MBA over-the-air game will be broadcast on April 13, 2025, featuring the Eastern Conference Finals from Queens University of Charlotte [2][3] - Gray Media's sports networks, including Palmetto Sports & Entertainment Network and Peachtree Sports Network, will air the game, which targets military communities [3][5] Group 2 - The MBA is a non-profit organization focused on preventing veteran suicide and promoting mental health through sports, supporting nearly 1,000 players across 50 teams globally [4][7] - Gray Media aims to foster community engagement and support military personnel through this partnership, highlighting the importance of resiliency in sports [5][6] - The MBA emphasizes the message of "Life Through Basketball" and aims to bridge the gap for veterans facing mental health challenges [5][7] Group 3 - Gray Media, headquartered in Atlanta, is the largest owner of local television stations in the U.S., reaching approximately 37% of U.S. television households [6] - The company operates in 113 television markets and includes a significant number of top-rated stations, enhancing its broadcasting capabilities [6]

First national women's college basketball rights deal for Scripps Sports "As the popularity of women's sports among audiences and advertisers continues to explode, the Elevance Health Women's Fort Myers Tip-Off will immediately become another major sports property for ION," said Brian Lawlor, Scripps Sports president. "We're proud that women's sports have found a home on ION, and we look forward to bringing fans the action-packed world of women's college basketball this fall." "Scripps Sports and ION are no ...

4月3日，TVB总经理（节目内容营运）曾志伟回应老戏骨鲁振顺称收入大减，诉求得到公平 对待。 曾志伟回应称，做艺人必定是长江后浪推前浪，能够保留多少旧人，其实TVB已经尽力做到 最好。曾志伟称，其实没有一位艺人可以做到老，希望TVB能够陪着大家成长，到大家觉得 需要离开，就离开。 6 7岁T V B老戏骨："洗碗都比我钱多" 此前，在TVB内部会议上， 鲁振顺 喊话高层希望得到公平对待。 "我也要交租和正常生活， 全职洗碗随时都比我钱多。 " 鲁 振 顺 说 ， 希 望 公 司 能 珍 惜 员 工 ， " 看 到 有 时 让 年 轻 演 员 扮 老 人 家 ， 为 何 不 找 老 人 一 辈 去 做 呢"。他透露，近日正与公司沟通续约，没打算离巢，"我今年6 7岁了，做生不如做熟"。 T V B不少艺人转行或做副业 今年3月3 1日，4 2岁香港女星陈思齐在短视频账号上宣布：决定在佛山摆摊卖鸡爪。陈思齐在 TVB期间，曾参演过《学警出更》《迎妻接福》《搜神传》《公主嫁到》等多部剧集，被称 为"TVB御用丫鬟"。 图 / 陈思齐剧照 陈 思 齐 还 与 前 TVB 艺 人 蔡 淇 俊 在 夜 市 摊 位 同 框 ...

Group 1: NFL and Streaming Partnerships - The NFL is expanding its Christmas Day games to three, with Amazon securing one game and Netflix two, reflecting the league's commitment to its media partners [1][2][3] - Netflix has a three-year deal with the NFL, ensuring two Christmas Day games in 2024 and at least one in 2025 and 2026, marking a significant achievement for the streaming service [3][5] - Amazon has acquired various NFL rights, including Thursday Night Football and exclusive playoff games, enhancing its sports content portfolio [4] Group 2: Viewership and Market Impact - Netflix's Christmas Day games in 2024 averaged 24 million viewers, with 65 million Americans watching at least part of the games, indicating strong audience engagement [5] - The NBA's Christmas Day games in 2024 averaged 5.25 million viewers, an 84% increase year-over-year, showcasing the competitive landscape for holiday sports viewership [7][8] - The success of NFL games on Christmas could pose challenges for the NBA and its media partners, as the NFL is likely to continue this trend [8] Group 3: Stock Performance - Netflix's stock is currently trading at $932.12, reflecting a year-to-date increase of 5.1% and a 51.8% rise over the past year [9] - Amazon's stock is trading at $195.56, showing a year-to-date decline of 11.2% but an 8.3% increase over the last year [9]

Core Points - Cumulus Media's Westwood One will provide exclusive Spanish-language audio coverage of the NCAA Men's Final Four and national championship game for the eighth consecutive year, starting on April 5, 2025 [2][8] - The broadcasts will feature veteran announcers Rafael Hernández Brito, Greivis Vásquez, and Carlos Morales, enhancing the connection with Hispanic basketball fans [3][5][6] - Werner Ladder is the presenting sponsor for the broadcasts, aiming to engage with Hispanic audiences and reinforce its brand association with NCAA basketball [4] Company Overview - Cumulus Media is an audio-first media company that reaches over a quarter billion people monthly through 400 radio stations and a large network of affiliated stations [11] - Westwood One is the exclusive broadcast partner for NCAA Championships, providing extensive coverage of NCAA basketball and other major sports events [9][10] - The NCAA comprises over 1,100 member colleges and universities, focusing on academics and athletics for nearly half a million student-athletes annually [12]

Key Takeaways IPO activity post-pandemic has fluctuated significantly, primarily driven by economic uncertainty, rising interest rates, and inflation, all of which have impacted investor sentiment. But the tide has shifted positively over the past year, with 2024's IPO market recovering from the barren landscape of 2023. And this week, Newsmax (NMAX) has dominated headlines following its IPO, with shares soaring as a result. However, it's not the only notable IPO we've seen recently, as CoreWeave (CRWV) als ...

Twins return to over-the-air TV for first time since 2012 with 10 Tuesday games on FOX 9; 10 Gray Media stations ensure first outer market Twins Territory OTA coverage since 1988 About Gray Media: "Gray appreciates the opportunity to join with the Minnesota Twins and FOX 9 to bring free, over-the-air baseball back to Twins Territory for the first time in decades," said Sandy Breland, Chief Operating Officer of Gray Media. "We know Twins fans across the outer market Twins Territory will love it." Beyond the ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Consolidated revenue for Q4 2024 was $236.6 million, a decrease of 34.5% compared to $361 million in the prior year period [31] - Adjusted EBITDA for Q4 2024 was $15 million, down from $21.5 million in the prior year period [32] - Net loss attributable to common stockholders for Q4 2024 was $16.9 million, or $1.29 per fully diluted share, compared to a net loss of $9.6 million, or $1.22 per fully diluted share in the prior year [32] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Life Sciences revenue increased 173.3% to $4.1 million from $1.5 million in the prior year quarter, primarily driven by R2's performance [36] - R2 achieved record top-line revenues of almost $10 million for the full year 2024, a 197% increase over 2023 [12] - Infrastructure segment revenue decreased 36.2% to $225.7 million from $353.8 million in the prior year quarter [33] - Spectrum's revenue for Q4 2024 was $6.8 million, an increase of $1.1 million compared to the fourth quarter of 2023 [37] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - R2's system unit sales in North America grew 238% year-over-year, contributing to a 113% increase in worldwide system unit sales in Q4 2024 [13] - DBM Global's reported backlog was $1 billion, with an adjusted backlog of $1.1 billion at the end of Q4 2024 [35] - Spectrum's fourth quarter adjusted EBITDA increased to $2.3 million from $1.1 million in the prior year quarter [37] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The main objective for 2025 is to address the capital structure and near-term maturity of debt obligations [8] - The company is focused on leveraging valuable assets prior to debt maturities to achieve a sustainable capital structure [10] - MetaBeacon is exploring strategic alternatives with Jaffrey's Financial Group to maximize shareholder value following FDA approval [11] Management Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed optimism about the potential applications for the TGFR system and its impact on the market [11] - The company is cautiously monitoring the political landscape and its potential impact on construction material costs due to tariffs and inflation [21] - Management remains confident in DBM's ability to capitalize on opportunities driven by growth in cloud computing and AI [20] Other Important Information - Total consolidated debt decreased by $54.5 million compared to last year, primarily due to improved working capital [29] - The company ended Q4 2024 with $48.8 million in cash and cash equivalents, down from $80.8 million at the end of 2023 [39] Q&A Session Summary Question: Congratulations on the FDA approval of MetaBeacon. How deep into discussions is Jefferies right now? - Management indicated that discussions with medical device and pharmaceutical companies have been ongoing since the end of 2023, with FDA approval being a critical milestone [47] Question: Is the $400 million valuation from the previous equity injection still relevant in current discussions? - Management noted that the valuation was set back in 2019 and the current discussions will need to see how the process pans out [49] Question: How might tariffs impact the MetaBeacon business model and DBM Global's adjusted backlog? - Management stated that initial rollout and approval are in the U.S., and they do not foresee a significant impact from tariffs at this time [51][55]