Broadcasting
News articles and original analysis on the broadcast television industry, including local television and broadcast networks.
FCC formalizes elimination of broadcast ownership cap
The elimination of the ownership cap is still subject to a possible legal challenge that could be filed by opponents in the near future.
Report: Disney plans hundreds of layoffs amid TV business restructuring
The goal is to organize Disney's TV business around streaming rather than individual brands, according to the report.
Howard Stern backs Jimmy Kimmel in ongoing fight between ABC, FCC
The radio personality defended Kimmel amid an ongoing battle between the ABC and FCC, which has raised questions about Kimmel's future job prospects with the network.
FCC issues rare reversal of Media Bureau decision in must-carry case
The full FCC board sided with Dish Network over an issue involving cross-market carriage of an Alabama TV station.
CBS debuts its latest — and last — virtual reality news studio in Minneapolis
The final AR/VR news studio has been installed at WCCO, the CBS-owned station in Minneapolis, capping an ambitious three-year project.
Nexstar inks deal with DAZN to bring Indiana Pacers games to broadcast TV
The games will be simulcast on Nexstar-owned television stations and streamed free through DAZN.
Dish pulls Scripps-owned WTVQ from satellite service
Dish Network customers in Lexington, Kentucky are unable to watch their local ABC affiliate WTVQ after the satellite company pulled the channel this week.
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Ratings: Football dominates networks, VMAs pull in 8 million viewers to CBS
NFL and college football games topped the broadcast TV ranker, while cable TV was dominated by games on ESPN and commentary programming on Fox News.
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Nashville Predators games coming to Fox’s Atlanta TV station
Fox and Scripps Sports are partnering together to bring Nashville Predators hockey games to the Atlanta market.
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KNBC, KVEA to host debate with Los Angeles mayoral candidates
The debate will take place on October 13, available on broadcast and free streaming TV.
Nexstar stations commit to 17 midterm debates across 12 states
The debates will feature candidates for U.S. Senate, U.S. House, governor and lieutenant governor between now and November 3.
Hearst promotes Kristin Kay to News Director at KCRA Sacramento
Hearst Television has promoted its newsroom leader in Pennsylvania to serve in the same role at its station in Sacramento, California.