Broadcasting
News articles and original analysis on the broadcast television industry, including local television and broadcast networks.
Federal judge delays order on injunction in Nexstar-TEGNA merger lawsuit
A federal judge delayed ruling on an injunction in the Nexstar-TEGNA case after hearing arguments from both sides.
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Amagi launches new tool to help stations turn newscasts into social clips
Amagi has unveiled a new tool called Newspulse that uses artificial intelligence to help television stations convert their news broadcasts into social media clips.
CBS gives “Late Show” time slot to Byron Allen
Paramount's broadcast network CBS will hand over the 11:35 p.m. Eastern Time slot to Byron Allen in mid-May upon the closure of its "Late Show" franchise.
Locality acquires media planning software developer Deben
The deal adds planning and optimization tools for better audience targeting across broadcast and streaming, Locality said.
FCC to cut jobs at media, enforcement offices, requests smaller budget from Congress
The FCC is requesting a reduced budget of $398.3 million and plans to cut up to 110 staff positions during fiscal year 2027.
Sinclair to FCC: Sports rights drive investments in local TV news
Sinclair has told the FCC that its ability to continue offering local news at its TV stations is predicated on continued airing of premium sports programming.
Globo taps Synamedia for IP-based video distribution
Synamedia said this week that Globo has completed a transition of its primary content distribution to Secure Reliable Transport (SRT), marking a significant shift to a fully IP-based infrastructure.
Fox’s WTTG, Gray Media to offer Washington Nationals games
Fox Television Stations and Gray Media will offer some locally-televised games from the Washington Nationals this season.
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NAB Leadership Foundation adds two new board members
The appointments were announced this week by NABLF President Michelle Duke, who said both executives bring extensive experience across broadcast, digital media and strategic transactions.
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.