Broadcasting
News articles and original analysis on the broadcast television industry, including local television and broadcast networks.
Charter sues Scripps over carriage of Las Vegas channel
Charter and Scripps are at odds over a contract covering Ion television stations, including former affiliate KMCC in Las Vegas.
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Fired Nexstar news directors get trial date in defamation lawsuit
Jury selection in the case will begin in early October, but a settlement could still be reached before then.
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Political ad spending reaches $6.1 billion as 2026 midterm cycle accelerates
Broadcast television has captured the largest share so far, with $3.12 billion in spending, according to data from AdImpact.
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Appeals court rejects Soo Kim challenge over failed TEGNA acquisition
Kim sued the FCC and numerous private parties on grounds of racial discrimination and Civil Rights Act violations following his failed attempt to acquire TEGNA in 2023.a
Nexstar appoints new TEGNA Board after court order
Nexstar has appointed three new directors and one non-voting member to TEGNA's board, less than a month after a federal judge ruled its earlier board violated a hold-separate order.
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Federal appeals court blocks FCC guidance on political ad rates
The case centered on the “lowest unit charge” requirement for broadcast campaign ads before elections.
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At KTVN Reno, journalists cover Hawk Fire while affected by evacuation orders
Journalists at KTVN were among the thousands ordered to evacuate, even as they worked around the clock to cover the fast-moving emergency.
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North Carolina governor backs Disney, ABC in ongoing fight with FCC
Governor Josh Stein argued the FCC should exercise its licensing authority in a way that protects press freedom under the First Amendment.
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Nielsen: Ad-supported TV viewing slips during Q2
Sports programming, including the NBA playoffs and early World Cup coverage, helped broadcast improve on a year-over basis, but ad-supported viewership was down based on seasonal trends.
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Santa Barbara TV station taps SiliconDust for ATSC 3.0 signal signing
The station is using ATSC3CA signal signing certificates to authenticate its NextGen TV broadcasts and comply with ATSC 3.0 signing security requirements.
DIRECTV drops WRTV amid dispute with Circle City
The channel disappeared Monday evening after the companies were unable to resolve a dispute over fees and carriage terms.
Nexstar Chief Technology Officer Brett Jenkins to retire
Nexstar Media Group said Brett Jenkins will retire from full-time work effective October 1; he will transition to Executive Advisor and continue overseeing several special projects.
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