Broadcasting
News articles and original analysis on the broadcast television industry, including local television and broadcast networks.
Maryland Congressman Jamie Raskin warns FCC against probe into ABC’s TV licenses
Raskin said federal lawmakers might bring more heat to the FCC in the future if it continues to carry out politically-motivated attacks against broadcasters.
Disney’s ABC, ESPN sell out advertising inventory for Super Bowl LXI
The sell-through was achieved earlier than some of Disney's peer broadcasters in prior-year Super Bowls, despite not having the championship game for two decades.
SUPER BOWL LXI
Disney revenue rises 7 percent as streaming and parks profits grow
Strong interest in "Toy Story 5," premium sports on ESPN and ABC and a new deal with TikTok were highlights of Disney's Q3 earnings report.
EARNINGS REPORT
Scripps confirms pink slips affecting nearly 270 workers
The layoffs are part of Scripps' decision to execute on a new "phase of our transformation plan," which involves centralized news production and the use of automation tools.
Scripps preparing layoffs as local stations move toward automated systems
The E. W. Scripps Company is readying the issuance of pink slips at several of its local television stations across the country as the broadcaster finalizes some of its transactions and installs new automated systems at a few of its ... Read more
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Scripps finalizes $15.8 million acquisition of Lexington ABC affiliate
The transaction was valued at $15.8 million; Morris Network was the seller of the station.
CBS Sports suspends NFL analyst Tony Romo after arrest
Romo was arrested and cited earlier in the week for driving while under the influence of alcohol and other alleged crimes.
FCC vote on ownership cap coincides with broadcast-related financial earnings releases
Several companies with deals pending before or approved by the FCC will release their Q2 earnings on Thursday, the same day as a vote on the broadcast ownership cap.
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FCC reviewing recent affiliation swap announcement, Chairman Carr says
The FCC generally cannot interfere in broadcast-related transactions involving network affiliation deals, but Carr is going to try anyway.
William Shatner to appear on Weigel’s MeTV during Star Trek salute
Shatner will appear during a special presentation of "Toon In With Me" on September 8.
Disney urges FCC to toss petitions challenging ABC broadcast licenses
In a letter submitted to the FCC, Disney said some national advocacy groups have targeted its ABC broadcast network for purely political reasons.
Free speech groups back Disney in ongoing fight with FCC
The letter says Disney should continue defending its First Amendment rights as it challenges the FCC’s early license renewal order for eight ABC-owned stations.
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