B&C Today: IAB Chief Takes Aim at Fake News; Sponsors Return for Hallmark's 'Kitten Bowl'

Broadcasting & Cable Newsletter   January 31, 2017     The best of BroadcastingCable.com delivered to your inbox daily     Top Stories       IAB Chief Takes Aim at Fake News Rothenberg says industry must rid the supply chain of 'poisonous flasehoods' READ MORE » WHY THIS MATTERS: At its tenth annual leadership meeting in Hollywood, Fla., Rothenberg called on his members to rid the digital supply chain of fake news.   Sponsors Returning for Hallmark's 'Kitten Bowl IV' Arm & Hammer, Subaru, PetSmart counter-programing Super Sunday pregame READ MORE » WHY THIS MATTERS: Crown Media exec Ed Georger notes that four years in, the Kitten Bowl is something viewers look forward to, and last year it attracted 4 million total viewers.   Nielsen: Local News Key to Reaching Moms The latest Nielsen Local Watch Report finds stay-at-home moms watch the most news in St. Louis, while working moms watch the most in Pittsburgh READ MORE » WHY THIS MATTERS: The findings are part of Nielsen's Local Watch Report for the third quarter of 2016, which focused on the media consumption habits of moms.   More Top Stories       ABC News Adds Vega to White House Correspondent Crew FCC Is Boosting Per-Round Auction Asking Prices NBC Renews Comedy 'The Good Place' Spectrum Auction Action Pushes Bidders to Round 17 TBS Slates Alternative White House Correspondents' Dinner OWN Orders Spinoff of Tyler Perry's 'House of Payne' Amazon: Fourth Season for 'Mozart,' Third and Final for 'Red Oaks' In Smaller Cities, Protest Coverage Is Up to Local TV Univision 'Rises Up' for Social Change Peter Capaldi to Leave 'Doctor Who' more headlines »   Blog Of Note     WAGA's Service Pup, Max, Wowing Atlanta By Diana Marszalek WAGA, the Fox O&O in Atlanta, has a new heartbreaker in the newsroom, who very well may be the best looking guy in local TV. With big brown eyes and soft golden hair, Max, a golden retriever puppy, arrived Jan. 17 at the station, where he will stay under the careful watch and training of staffers, who are preparing him for a career in service. READ MORE » more blogs »   Departments       Currency: Super Bowl Ad Preview: The Auto Brands That Have Spent the Most Leading Up to the Big Game Programming: Fox Renews 'So You Think You Can Dance' for Season 14 Fates & Fortunes: Former Cub David Ross Joins ESPN as Analyst Washington: Trump Signs Order to Whack Regs   Events     Technology Leadership Summit March 8-9, 2017 | Crowne Plaza | Charlotte, NC Learn More Wonder Women March 23, 2017 | New York Hilton Midtown | New York, NY Learn More Advanced Advertising March 27, 2017 | Convene Conference Center | New York, NY Learn More Technology Leadership Awards April 24, 2017 | Westgate Resort & Casino | Las Vegas, NV Learn More more events »   Jobs     Director of Engineering Sinclair Broadcast Group – West Palm Beach, FL, United States   Station Engineer ION Media Networks – Salt Lake City, UT, United States   Director WBNS 10TV – Columbus, OH, United States   Freelance Daily Hire Maintenance Engineer NBC Universal – Washington, DC, United States   more jobs » News Blogs Events People TV Careers   Advertise Contact Us Send this to a friend       ©2017 NewBay Media, LLC

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