Broadcasting
News articles and original analysis on the broadcast television industry, including local television and broadcast networks.
Scientology group buys TV station in Florida
The deal involves the acquisition of a broadcast TV station in the same area where the church has its international business headquarters.
Gray Media posts profitable Q3 on higher political ad revenue
Gray expects full-year political advertising revenue between $630 million and $640 million, exceeding its previous annual record.
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Supreme Court seeks Cumulus response in Nielsen antitrust case
Justices have not agreed to hear the case involving an injunction issued against Nielsen in a lawsuit filed by Cumulus, but the request for a response indicates the court is considering it.
RTÉ, Sky among media outlets impacted by bomb threats
The Irish public service broadcaster was one of several media outlets targeted by hoax bomb threats on Friday, one day after numerous airliners received similar warnings.
Kinetiq: Republicans outspent Democrats in 2026 midterm advertising
Republicans spent $2.95 billion on general-election advertising tracked by Kinetiq, compared with $2.59 billion for Democrats.
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FCC Chairman Carr gets warning letter from Senate lawmaker
The lawmaker, Richard Blumenthal, warned that failure to voluntarily produce certain records requested for two years could result in legal action.
Fox Corporation completes $22 billion acquisition of Roku
Roku founder Anthony Wood joins Fox's board and becomes Co-Chair of Fox Digital Platforms alongside Paul Cheesbrough, who will serve as the division's CEO.
Scripps sees profitable Q3 following political ad surge
Political advertising revenue reached $82.6 million during the quarter; at the same time, Scripps laid off 20 percent of its workforce.
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TEGNA acquisition, political advertising boost Nexstar earnings in Q3
The company said a hold-separate order issued by a court in April over its merger with TEGNA prevented it from executing cost-savings moves.
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Longtime KOCO general manager Brent Hensley to retire
R. Brent Hensley, the longtime President and General Manager of Hearst Television's station in Oklahoma City, will retire at the end of 2026.
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Veteran Los Angeles news anchor Harold Greene dies at 82
Greene's death was announced by his daughter, Courtney Greene, in a social media post that was later confirmed by KABC itself.
Sinclair raises earnings outlook amid record political ad spending during Q3
The company earned $437 million in overall advertising revenue, up 36 percent on account of a strong influx in political ad buys during Q3.
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