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News articles and original analysis on the broadcast television industry, including local television and broadcast networks.
FCC’s Media Bureau approves foreign bankrolling of Paramount-WBD merger
Paramount sought the approval in connection with new financing tied to the proposed merger of Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros Discovery.
KNBC reporter asked about fuel before helicopter crash
The reporter, Eliana Moreno, was told by pilot George Maciniw that the aircraft had more than an hour of fuel left, according to video obtained by The Desk.
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NTSB investigators begin probe of deadly KNBC-TV helicopter crash
Video footage captured on board KNBC-TV's helicopter is providing early clues into what happened just before it crashed on Tuesday.
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Sinclair, Nexstar launch joint NextGen TV consumer campaign
The GoNextGen TV campaign launches on Thursday across more than a dozen local TV markets where both broadcasters have operations.
Kevin Blanchette named SVP of Brand & Marketing at Fox Television Stations
Fox Television Stations has named Kevin Blanchette Senior Vice President of Brand & Marketing, overseeing brand strategy, creative and audience growth across various products.
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Hearst Television ad operations executive Marc Mekler to retire
Marc Mekler, a longtime Hearst Television advertising operations executive, will retire at the end of the year after more than four decades with the company.
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Three dead after KNBC-TV helicopter crashes in Los Angeles
Pilot George Maciniw and journalist Eliana Moreno were on board the helicopter at the time of the incident, the television station confirmed in a statement.
Gray Media, DAZN to put 15 Cavaliers games on free local TV
DAZN has reached a deal with Gray Media to put more than a dozen regular-season games from the Cleveland Cavaliers on two local TV stations.
FCC opens comment period in dispute over lowest unit political ad rates
The public comment period comes as the agency continue to stare down a legal challenge filed by political candidates over its lowest-rate rule imposed in March.
IBC pulls in 41,200 attendees, down from 2025
IBC saw lower attendance this year, a trend afflicting other broadcast-focused trade shows and conferences.
Gray Media promotes Ronna Steber to Chief Revenue Officer role
Steber will lead advertising sales strategy, establish sales best practices and oversee new business development initiatives across Gray’s markets.
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Senate delays FCC-nominee Danielle Severs’ Thursday hearing
The FCC Commissioner-nominee gave birth this week and is on maternity leave, necessitating the delay of her confirmation hearing.
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