Local TV Strategies: Technology And The TV Station Group’s Future

A group of local TV’s leading technology executives will share how cloud, automation, AI and hubbing will reshape their operations for years to come in “Technology and the TV Station Group’s Future,” a panel at TVNewsCheck’s Local TV Strategies conference at the NAB Show New York on Oct. 22 at the Javits Center.

Speakers are Paul Capizzi, CIO and SVP of enterprise technology operations, Fox Corp.; Mike Kralec, SVP-CTO, Sinclair; Blake Russell, EVP, operations, Nexstar; and Stefan Hadl, SVP, broadcast engineering and technology, Hearst Television. TVNewsCheck Contributing Editor Glen Dickson will moderate the discussion.

Panelists will tackle the challenging issues of changing newsroom systems; developments in remote and hubbed production; the evolving relationship with technology vendors as the cloud and IP networking take over the industry; and where AI is facilitating and creating new challenges for operations.

“As consolidation looms over the industry, we’ll be very interested to hear how these tech leaders are preparing for that eventuality,” said Michael Depp, chief content officer, NewsCheckMedia, and editor of TVNewsCheck. “Just as compelling will be their respective thresholds for AI adoption and the knock-on effects it’s having on their organizations including their data protection and cybersecurity. There is an enormous amount of ground to cover in such an eventful year for broadcast tech.”

Other sessions include:

Local TV Revenue Outlook: Headwinds, Tailwinds, Crosswinds — How can local TV leverage its unique value propositions while creating new ones that go beyond its core strengths? What are the major pivot points that will determine success or failure as local TV transforms, and what can broadcasters expect ahead for ad revenue, retrans and even reverse comp?

M&A: Valuations, Benefits and Challenges of Impending Consolidation — The coming months are expected to see a flurry of merger and acquisition activity after a long quiet period. What deals are likeliest to lead the pack and how will a dramatically different regulatory environment affect the shape of the industry?

Local Sports: Expanding Audience and Revenue — TV stations continue to expand their footprint in broadcasting local games, multiplying audiences for teams and forging relationships with avid fans. How are stations and advertisers building campaigns to bring brands into the action? Where’s the potential for subscriber revenue? How are RSNs evolving their distribution and content strategies to stay competitive? How is technology helping stations to expand their sports businesses and widen their ad revenue potential?

Station Group Leaders on the State of the Industry — Four station group leaders assess the state of the industry, capitalizing on multimedia opportunities and assessing emerging revenue streams. Where do they see the most promising opportunities in 2025 including NextGen TV, streaming, sports and a reimagining of local news?

Advertising Leaders on Thriving in 2026 — Media buying leaders talk about optimizing multiplatform TV advertising locally and regionally in 2025. What kind of growth do they anticipate from national spot TV? Where is the industry evolving in audience measurement and how advertising is targeted?

Programming and Audience at a Crossroads — In a resource-challenged local TV environment the need for creative, efficient programming solutions is greater than ever. How will cross-group collaborations, technology and thinking out of the box put groups on a strong footling for 2026? How are audiences changing and how is audience measurement helping with strategy setting?

Make It Local: New York’s GMs on Superserving Audiences and Advertisers — Station GMs grapple daily with the challenges of TV broadcasting, from finding new sources of advertising revenue to building programming lineups that nurture and expand audiences. Leaders from stations in the largest market in the U.S. gather to talk about doubling down on local connections, developing a multiplatform strategy and finding elusive younger viewers.

Make It Local: NY Content Creators Showcase — New York-based content creators share their rapid-fire pitches for bringing their talent to local TV audiences, sharing insights into the social followings and brand relationships they’ve built.

NAB Show New York is held at the epicenter of live media, entertainment and brand storytelling for content creators and media production experts. Produced by the National Association of Broadcasters taking place on Oct. 22-23 at the Javits Center, NAB Show New York is the premier East Coast event for anyone creating content for social media, live streaming, broadcast, film or user-generated content. NAB Show New York is the ultimate destination for storytellers delivering the tools, technologies, resources and connections to amplify your message and elevate your craft. Learn more at NABShowNY.com.

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