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News articles and original analysis on the broadcast television industry, including local television and broadcast networks.
Scripps channels dropped from DIRECTV after carriage contract expires
A spokesperson for DIRECTV said Scripps was demanding "the highest rates we've ever seen" for continued carriage of the channels.
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NAB pushes back against FCC public interest reminder
The NAB said broadcasters are already carrying out their public interest obligations on a daily basis; it is the second time in recent weeks the group has pushed back against FCC action.
Adrienne Roark leaves TEGNA after one year as Chief Content Officer
After just one year on the job, Adrienne Roark is hanging up her hat at local television broadcaster TEGNA.
FCC issues public interest reminder as ABC renews broadcast TV licenses
FCC Chairman Carr reminded broadcasters of their "public interest" obligations; ABC said it renewed the licenses of its TV stations under duress.
DIRECTV likely to lose Scripps-owned stations as contract expiration nears
DIRECTV is set to lose dozens of local TV stations owned by the E. W. Scripps Company at the end of the month.
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MRC reaffirms accreditation for Nielsen’s Big Data + Panels currency
The MRC said it is satisfied Nielsen has addressed points made in a March marketplace update that expressed concern about some of the intelligence firm's methodologies.
TV groups to FCC: Current parental ratings system works fine
A consortium of industry groups have urged the FCC to maintain the existing parental ratings system for TV shows, saying the current model works fine.
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Sinclair names Kevin Beard as GM of Cedar Rapids CBS affiliate
Kevin Beard has been appointed to the role of Vice President and General Manager of Sinclair's CBS and Fox affiliates in Cedar Rapids.
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TEGNA hires Patrick Paolini to serve as CEO while legal battle over Nexstar deal continues
Paolini joins TEGNA and Nexstar from Fox Television Stations, where he served in various advertising and operational roles.
CBS reverses copyright crusade over Colbert’s guerilla public access appearance
Paramount says it will stop issuing copyright infringement notices against YouTube accounts that shared Stephen Colbert's public access appearance.
Judge postpones settlement conference in Nexstar defamation lawsuit
A federal judge postponed a pre-trial conference scheduled for mid-July after one of the parties suing Nexstar expressed a desire to go on vacation.
Former CBS-owned radio stations switch to ABC News Radio
Audacy has swapped CBS News Radio for hourly headlines delivered by ABC News Radio as the former network prepares to shut down this weekend.
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