There’s a question being asked inside television companies everywhere right now: What can we automate? Fair question. AI is moving incredibly fast, and local television would be foolish to ignore it. Broadcasters are already using AI and automation to streamline workflows, repurpose content, create clips, generate captions, analyze information and distribute content across multiple platforms.
CARVER CORNER: What station managers can do now to attract, develop, and keep the people who will determine what local television becomes next. Let’s be honest: most television stations do not have a talent shortage. They have a talent-retention problem, a compensation problem, a leadership problem, or a reputation problem. In some cases, they have
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Carver Corner By Ty Carver Every industry has business models that make perfect sense, and then there are a few that leave you wondering how they’ve survived for decades without anyone seriously questioning them. One that has always fascinated me is the traditional television talent agent model. Before anyone misunderstands where I’m going with this,
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The FCC Just Changed the Rules. Here’s What I Think It Means for Television. Today’s FCC vote to eliminate the 39% national television ownership cap is one of the most significant regulatory changes our industry has seen in years. While opinions will vary on whether it’s the right decision, I don’t think there’s much debate
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The proposed merger between Nexstar and TEGNA has sparked a national debate over the future of local journalism, media ownership, and rising consumer costs. Supporters say consolidation is necessary to compete in a streaming-first world. Critics warn it could reduce competition and weaken local news coverage. Depending on who you ask, it’s either a necessary
