Broadcasting
News articles and original analysis on the broadcast television industry, including local television and broadcast networks.
Disney, ABC sue FCC over probe that triggered license renewals
The FCC ordered early review of the stations’ broadcast licenses in April, years before they were set to expire; Disney says the move was retaliation over unfavorable programming.
Ex-FBI official Dan Bongino returns to radio with Cumulus-backed program
The program is separate from Bongino’s former nationally syndicated show, “The Dan Bongino Show.”
Sinclair names Carol Kellum to role of MG in Omaha, Lincoln-Hastings
Kellum previously spent more than 19 years as General Manager of KTVO, serving Kirksville, Missouri and Ottumwa, Iowa.
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Hearst Television promotes Joe Fortunato to Vice President, Revenue
Fortunato will help drive revenue growth across broadcast, streaming video, OTT/connected television, digital video, programmatic, social and branded content.
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Ex-Detroit reporter Kim Russell loses appeal in discrimination case against Scripps
The reporter, Kim Russell, alleged pay disparities between her and a male colleague were proof of gender discrimination at the Scripps-owned outlet in Detroit.
Nexstar begins replacing TEGNA board after judge says structure violated injunction
Four of five current or former Nexstar executives appointed to TEGNA's Board of Directors have resigned, and the fifth will do so when a new Board is created, the company said in a court filing this week.
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DIRECTV says Nexstar documents support retransmission consent price-fixing claim
The lawsuit, filed in March 2023, accuses Nexstar, Mission Broadcasting and White Knight Broadcasting of conspiring to raise and fix retransmission consent fees for “Big Four” affiliates.
Salem Media narrows loss in Q2 ahead of expected go-private deal
The company narrowed its net loss to $3.4 million during the quarter as it prepares to be acquired by WaterStone.
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Sinclair seeks FCC approval to acquire CW Network affiliate in Michigan
The move is the first by Sinclair since the FCC voted to eliminate the broadcast ownership cap last week.
Newsmax preps lawsuit over FCC broadcast TV ownership vote
In an interview with The Desk on Tuesday, Newsmax CEO Christopher Ruddy reaffirmed his commitment to litigation and said FCC Chairman Brendan Carr was "not good for conservatives."
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Deals with streamers helps radio-focused iHeart pivot during Q2
Streaming pacts with Netflix and Disney are providing incremental revenue to its overall business, but traditional broadcasting represents the largest — but declining — share of revenue.
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KDKA is next CBS-owned station to debut augmented-virtual reality studio
KDKA, known as CBS Pittsburgh, is the 13th CBS station to integrate AR/VR technology into its newsroom operations.
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