The Real Job of a General Manager in 2026
By Lee Allen Miller, Executive Director The job title has not changed much in thirty years. General Manager. You see it on station websites, on business cards, on LinkedIn profiles. […]
Using AI to Write Better Local News Copy
Local news is the heart of what many LPTV stations do. It is also one of the most time-pressured operations at any station. A small newsroom is often producing multiple […]
Managing Through Regulatory Uncertainty
I have been in broadcasting long enough to see the regulatory landscape shift more times than I can count. Spectrum auctions. Repacking. Must-carry battles. The ATSC 3.0 authorization. The ongoing […]
AI for Traffic and Scheduling: What’s Working Now
Traffic and scheduling is one of the least glamorous functions at a TV station and one of the most important. If the traffic log is wrong, the revenue is wrong. […]
Building a Leadership Bench at a Small-Market Station
One of the hardest conversations I haave with LPTV owners goes like this. They tell me they are exhausted. They are doing everything. They are the sales manager, the chief […]
Where AI Actually Belongs in an LPTV Operation
Every week I get asked some version of the same question. What should an LPTV station be doing with artificial intelligence? The honest answer is that it depends on the […]
The Station Owner as CEO: Running LPTV Like a Business
By Lee Allen Miller, Executive Director When I talk with LPTV owners across the country, I hear the same story more often than I’d like. Someone got into broadcasting because […]
Leadership Transition at TitanTV: Heidi Steffen Named President
TitanTV, Inc. today announced that Heidi Steffen will become President, effective May 11, 2026, as part of a planned leadership transition. Steffen currently serves as TitanTV’s Chief Revenue Officer and has played […]
MNC Software Appoints Heartland Video Systems as North American Reseller, Strengthening Momentum for Tapestry Orchestration Platform
Partnership expands regional reach as broadcasters adopt next-generation monitoring and orchestration technologies SAN DIEGO—March 24, 2026—MNC Software, a global leader in network management and operational support systems tailored to the […]
Amplifying Your Signal: Innovative Promotional Strategies for Local Television Stations
by Lee Miller, ATBA Executive Director In the dynamic world of broadcasting, local television stations occupy a unique niche, forging deep connections with their communities. However, in an age where […]