April 2024
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![At the 2024 Broadcasters Foundation of America fundraising gala at The Plaza in New York (l. to r.): Scott Herman, chairman, BFOA; Hearst EVP and COO Jordan Wertlieb, the 2024 Golden Mic Award winner; and Tim McCarthy, president, BFOA.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/egC7MgbuEMdfUkjs3VZz5j-320-80.jpg)
Freeze Frame | April 2024
By Michael Demenchuk published
Event photos from the Golden Mic Awards, ACA Summit and more
![Nashville, Tennessee](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/wRrRU3ZAswe3qYpzv6KQtd-320-80.jpg)
Stations Need To Keep the Mission in Mind (Viewpoint)
By Lyn Plantinga published
Better business decisions for the local community come from a crystal-clear focus
![Dallas Mavericks vs. New Orleans Pelicans](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/zC9mCzbuDNtdesxVJSA3Ak-320-80.jpg)
Will Broadcast’s Local Sports Comeback Stand Up?
By R. Thomas Umstead published
Stations have snapped up pro-sports rights from struggling RSNs, but could find themselves edged out by direct-to-consumer streamers
![Trilith Studios’ new facility near Atlanta, including two 25,000-square-foot soundstages, will be designed to cater to live studio audiences.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/AWzT6DngdW2A4hCznBrqvU-320-80.jpg)
Want a Live Audience? Trilith Studios Says Come on Down
By Jon Lafayette published
Atlanta-area complex is opening two new stages with seats for 750
![Brian Norris](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/jtgBYrV34MQBBgovoJjSdG-320-80.jpg)
The Five Spot: Brian Norris, Chief Revenue Officer, E.W. Scripps
By Jon Lafayette published
FAST channels, sports are key in sales vet’s initial upfront pitch for broadcaster
![The rebooted ‘Night Court’ on NBC, starring Melissa Rauch and John Larroquette, is one of several new multicam sitcoms fueling the laugh track comeback.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/o2FsVXMUFgLJUZfyJeGhGY-320-80.jpeg)
Multicam Comedy ‘Renaissance’ Stays on Track
By Michael Malone published
Laugh tracks may seem like a blast from TV’s past, but several new shows feature them
![Sony Pictures Television is offering stations two new hours of NFL Network morning show Good Morning Football.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/s7a7tgecXwY3o82uz2VpZk-320-80.jpg)
Syndication’s Old Rules No Longer Apply
By Paige Albiniak published
Anything goes as station groups forge their own content fiefdoms
![KTLA Off the Clock](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ihnZKnbnGJBRs4B3bWt2w9-320-80.jpg)
24/7 Stations? Local Outlets Increase Output
By Michael Malone published
Digital platforms allow local broadcasters to thoroughly connect with community
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