Broadcasting
News articles and original analysis on the broadcast television industry, including local television and broadcast networks.
Nielsen: Linear radio continues to dominate digital audio space
Linear radio maintained or grew share across most demographics, highlighting its resilience in a fragmented audio market, Nielsen's report showed.
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Synamedia sells video network business to Lumine Group
Synamedia is selling its video network business to Lumine Group, the companies announced this week.
Griffin Media channels restored to DIRECTV after month-long dispute
Network-affiliated stations in Oklahoma City and Tulsa were restored to DIRECTV's satellite and streaming platforms Tuesday afternoon, according to a source.
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Sinclair rolls out NextGen consumer education tool in Columbus
Sinclair has launched a new consumer education tool making Columbus residents aware of the benefits of the next-generation broadcast standard NextGen TV.
Fox One, Comcast’s Peacock added to YouTube Primetime Channels
The launch of Fox One and Peacock on YouTube Primetime Channels comes about a week before both apps are set to offer live games from the FIFA World Cup tournament.
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Nexstar expands ’30 Days of Giving’ by committing $300,000 to non-profits
Nexstar is doubling the size of its “30 Days of Giving” initiative as part of its 30th anniversary celebration.
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.