Broadcasting
News articles and original analysis on the broadcast television industry, including local television and broadcast networks.
FCC raises regulatory fees on broadcast radio, TV stations
The agency is working to collect $416 million to support its annual operations.
LPTV group wants FCC to green-light 5G broadcasting
5G broadcasts could help local TV stations send their signals to wireless mobile devices.
Boston becomes latest CBS market to debut AR/VR news studio
WBZ is the 14th CBS-owned station to deploy the AR/VR technology; in Boston, the set will initially be used for weather reports.
NBC News crew, Palestinian woman attacked during interview
NBC journalist Matt Bradley, producer Lawahez Jabari, camera operator Khaldoon Eid and another team member were injured.
Nexstar Fox affiliates move on from Fox News Edge
Moving forward, Nexstar-owned Fox affiliates will rely exclusively on NewsNation's live feeds and video packages for their national news reporting.
WRTV launches rewards program tied to DIRECTV dispute
A local television station has taken an unusual approach in its ongoing dispute with a pay television provider: Offering to compensate viewers who switch to a competing service.
Trump: NBC’s Kristen Welker should be punished by FCC
NBC's Kristen Welker said Trump had “mixed results” with primary endorsements during a local television news broadcast.
SiriusXM begins slow move away from Howard Stern
New live SiriusXM shows will air Mondays beginning September 14; Stern’s radio show will also be adapted into streamable episodes for HBO Max.
Nashville Predators to launch streaming service with ViewLift
The app will include locally-televised live games, on-demand replays, highlights and original programming; Viewlift is also working with Scripps to bring games to free broadcast TV.
Charter sues Scripps over carriage of Las Vegas channel
Charter and Scripps are at odds over a contract covering Ion television stations, including former affiliate KMCC in Las Vegas.
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Fired Nexstar news directors get trial date in defamation lawsuit
Jury selection in the case will begin in early October, but a settlement could still be reached before then.
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Political ad spending reaches $6.1 billion as 2026 midterm cycle accelerates
Broadcast television has captured the largest share so far, with $3.12 billion in spending, according to data from AdImpact.
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