B&C Today: FCC Eliminates Main Studio Rule; Sony Hires Hulu's Hopkins

Broadcasting & Cable Newsletter   October 25, 2017     The best of BroadcastingCable.com delivered to your inbox daily     Top Stories       Divided FCC Eliminates Main Studio Rule Majority concludes it is outdated and has been superseded by technology READ MORE » WHY THIS MATTERS: FCC Chairman Ajit Pai had said the rule had become outdated because in the digital age the community has access and can engage with stations via social media or email without having a physical studio nearby.   Sony Hires Hulu's Hopkins as Head of Global TV Unit Fox's Freer named CEO of Hulu READ MORE » WHY THIS MATTERS: With Hopkins' appointment, SPT's domestic and international television production, distribution, advertiser sales and research, marketing and Sony Pictures Worldwide Networks will now report to Hopkins.   Syndication Ratings: Debmar-Mercury's 'Family Feud' Overturns 'Judge Judy' as Overall Syndie Leader CTD's 'Jeopardy!' comes in third after 12-show winning streak by NYC bartender Austin Rogers READ MORE » WHY THIS MATTERS: After a long run at the top by Judge Judy, Family Feud took over the syndication lead in the week ended Oct. 15 with an 8% jump to a 6.7 live plus same day household ratings average, according to Nielsen Media Research.   More Top Stories       FCC Votes to Propose 3.5-GHz Spectrum Rule Changes AT&T Adds 296K DirecTV Now Subs in Q3 YouTube TV to Air 2-Minute Spot Before First Pitch of World Series FCC Considers Eliminating Broadcast Reporting Requirements Joe Lewis Departing Amazon Studios FS1 Hits Weekly Cable Ratings Home Run 'Benson' Star Robert Guillaume Has Died FCC's Pai: No Talks With White House About License Challenges Newspapers: Google, Facebook Biz Models Fuel Fake News Twitter to Disclose Political Ad Info more headlines »   Blog Of Note     'B&C' Seeks Nominations for Local TV's Best in 2017 By Michael Malone B&C will salute the finest executives in local television, and the top station group, in its Dec. 4 issue. Readers are encouraged to submit nominations for the 2017 Station General Manager, News Director, Multiplatform Broadcaster and Station Group of the Year. The deadline for nominations is Wednesday, Oct. 25 at noon ET. READ MORE » more blogs »   Departments       Local TV: Hydeck Succeeding Brooks at WVIT Washington: FCC's 3.5-GHz Vote Gets Divided Reaction Programming: 'The Gifted': A Deep Dive Into Viewer and Advertiser Data Surrounding Fox's New Hit Advertising: Twitter Submits to MRC Ad Measurement Audit Fates & Fortunes: Dao Named Managing Director of Havas Sports & Entertainment   Jobs     General Manager WLNE-TV/abc6 – Providence, RI, United States   Account Executive WLNE-TV/abc6 – Providence, RI, United States   Morning Executive Producer Hearst Television – Des Moines, IA, United States   Local Sales Manager Hearst Television – Rogers, AR, 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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