Broadcasting
News articles and original analysis on the broadcast television industry, including local television and broadcast networks.
Televisa-Univision renews measurement deal with Nielsen
Televisa-Univision has renewed its measurement partnership with Nielsen under a new multi-year agreement that expands audience measurement and data services across its portfolio of broadcast, cable, streaming and radio properties.
Comcast pulls Scripps-owned channels from Xfinity TV
It's no April Fool's joke — some Comcast customers woke up to find one or more of their favorite TV stations missing from their Xfinity TV packages early Wednesday morning.
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Hearst stations to carry Tampa Bay Rays baseball games
Hearst Television has secured a new agreement with the Tampa Bay Rays to air a package of games across four Florida markets during the 2026 Major League Baseball season.
Judge grants restraining order blocking Nexstar-TEGNA deal from taking effect
A federal judge in California has granted DIRECTV a temporary restraining order in a legal challenge brought over Nexstar Media Group's $6.2 billion merger with TEGNA.
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WARC: Geopolitical instability could cause ad spending pullback in 2026
WARC forecasts global ad spending will rise 10.4 percent to $1.32 trillion, but warns geopolitical risks could disrupt growth.
Lawmakers: FCC should mandate NextGen TV switch to spur consumer interest
More than 90 lawmakers urged the FCC to set a clear timeline for transitioning to the NextGen TV broadcast standard.
Oregon TV stations owned by Zolo return to DIRECTV
DIRECTV has restored two television stations in Bend, Oregon to its satellite and streaming services after reaching a new carriage agreement covering the outlets.
Sinclair to consolidate newsrooms in Tulsa, drop news anchors from ABC affiliate
Starting in May, KTUL will shift to a reporter-driven format, emphasizing field reporting over traditional anchor-led newscasts.
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Judge says jury gets to decide if Nexstar defamed news directors fired over memo
The judge found sufficient evidence that Nexstar’s statements may have misled the public about the employees.
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Ex-Bally Sports executive cancels plan to acquire TV stations
A former Bally Sports television executive has withdrawn his interest in acquiring several local television stations from Imagicomm.
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Gray Media gets FCC approval to acquire Allen Media TV stations
The FCC has approved the transfer of 10 local television broadcast licenses from Allen Media Group to peer broadcaster Gray Media.
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Nexstar to operate TEGNA as subsidiary business while lawsuits proceed
The move will allow Nexstar to spin-out TEGNA if lawsuits are successful; on Monday, Newsmax and several broadband groups filed a request for a preliminary injunction.
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