Broadcasting & Cable and Multichannel News to Cease Print and Newsletter Publications
Future plc announces closure amidst industry shift, introduces new SmartBrief newsletter and revamped NextTV site
- Broadcasting & Cable and Multichannel News will halt print and daily newsletter operations by September 30, 2024.
- Future plc will launch a new SmartBrief newsletter focusing on media and entertainment.
- The NextTV website will be redesigned and relaunched in October 2024.
- The Broadcasting & Cable Hall of Fame event will continue, with Charlie Weiss named as the 2025 chairman.
- The decision reflects the broader media industry's transition to digital formats and in-person events.