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News articles and original analysis on the broadcast television industry, including local television and broadcast networks.
Gray Media agrees to buy American Spirit local television stations
The deal is valued at $50 million, and involves television stations primarily located in smaller TV markets.
TVB criticizes Nielsen Gauge reports as inadequate, incomplete
Nielsen's most-recent Ad-Supported Gauge report artificially inflate streaming viewership by leaving out key data and focusing on the wrong demographic, the TVB said on Wednesday.
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CBS-owned WFOR launches relief campaign for Venezuela earthquake
Paramount's local television station in Miami is launching a relief fundraiser for victims affected by two strong earthquakes that rocked Venezuela last week.
NPR says “misunderstanding” led to erroneous report on Samuel Alito’s retirement
A spokesperson for NPR said the report was based on a "misunderstanding," and the author will appear on radio later in the day to explain the issue.a
Weigel to acquire low-power TV station in Birmingham
Weigel will pay $75,000 for the station, which currently serves as a religious broadcast outlet.
Trump SCOTUS appointee expresses concern over weaponization of FCC
Justice Neil Gorsuch said an order issued by the court on Monday could allow Trump and future presidents to pull more strings at the FCC and other agencies.
Comcast spinning out NBC Universal, Sky Group into separate company
Comcast will retain a minority investment in the newly-formed company for at least a year.
FCC upholds fine against New York radio pirate, issues two more penalties
The FCC has upheld a previously-issued $20,000 fine against a New York pirate radio operator while issuing fresh fines to two others.
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C-SPAN to assist local newsrooms with footage, partnerships during midterm election campaign
C-SPAN will embed journalists and reporters across the country, covering key gubernatorial races and campaigns for U.S. House and U.S. Senate seats.
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Groups file formal petition to deny over FCC’s probes into Disney, ABC
The filing makes the organizations formal parties to the proceeding, granting them standing to participate in the case and appeal future FCC decisions.
Report: Comcast to acquire British public service broadcaster ITV for $2.1 billion
Comcast is ready to grow its media empire in the United Kingdom by acquiring British public service broadcaster ITV
TV affiliate groups to FCC: Broadcasters face increased pressure from networks, streaming services
The affiliate groups note local TV is often relied upon for local news in smaller markets, but the current distribution and fee model afflicting those stations makes local programming investments untenable over the long term.