Broadcast
News articles and original analysis on the broadcast television industry, including local television and broadcast networks.
BBC license fee households fall by 539,000 as funding pressures grow
While income from the mandatory TV tax on British viewers rose during the most-recent fiscal year, the BBC still logged a deficit because not enough homes are paying for a license.
BIA: Large radio station owners become sellers to address debt
Larger broadcasters including Audacy and Cumulus Media are selling selected stations as they reduce debt and redirect investment toward digital businesses.
Telemundo dethrones Univision during FIFA World Cup tournament
Telemundo's prime-time coverage of the FIFA World Cup tournament is driving millions of viewers from Univision to its network.
RATINGS
Fox is most-watched network during FIFA World Cup tournament
The company has pulled in an average weekly audience of 7.48 million to 8.16 million viewers during the tournament, according to ratings data.
RATINGS
Fox News crushes CBS in prime-time ratings during recent measurement week
Fox News attracted 2.4 million viewers with prime-time programming in weekday viewing, significantly higher than CBS and ABC, according to Nielsen data.
Radio news outlets lacked national reporting on Senator Lindsey Graham’s death
Affiliates of ABC News Radio received no national news updates on Senator Lindsey Graham's passing until hours after his death was announced, sources said.
ProPublica: FCC officials accepted gifts from Paramount while agency scrutinized deals
A ProPublica investigation found FCC officials from both political parties accepted tickets and other gifts from Paramount while the company had deals pending before the agency.
By:
Corey G. Johnson, ProPublica
FCC to eliminate broadcast ownership rule in August
FCC Chairman Brendan Carr has already voiced his support for eliminating the broadcast ownership cap, and the measure is certain to pass during the August vote.
Former WOOD-TV reporter leaked info about controversial Pride Month memo, Nexstar says
An investigation determined two WOOD-TV journalists disclosed the memo without authorization; the memo also led to the firing of two news directors who wrote and distributed it.
FIRST ON THE DESK
WUPA Atlanta launches new afternoon local newscast
The program focuses on breaking news, weather, traffic, consumer reporting and community coverage across metro Atlanta and North Georgia.
Patrick Ferguson named CEO of Lumine parent Velocix
Ferguson joined Velocix-owned Lumine Group earlier this year; he previously held roles at TiVo parent Xperi and at MyBundle.
EXECUTIVE MOVES
Minnesota Lynx games return to free broadcast TV through TEGNA partnership
The deal is the latest involving a premium sports team or league and a free-to-air broadcaster.