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CBS News Radio to end in May, 700 affiliates scrambling for new national programming
The move reflects broader challenges facing radio amid competition from streaming audio and digital platforms.
Lawsuits against Nexstar will continue after company closes TEGNA deal
Plaintiffs argue the merger creates excessive market concentration and could lead to higher TV distribution fees.
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Nexstar agrees to divest six stations to close on TEGNA deal
Nexstar Media Group agreed to sell six television stations in order to gain regulatory approvals for its $6.2 billion acquisition of TEGNA, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) revealed on Thursday.
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FCC Commissioner Gomez criticizes agency’s approval of Nexstar-TEGNA deal
Gomez said the decision was rushed and should have undergone a full Commission vote and public review.
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FCC says it granted ownership rule waivers to approve Nexstar-TEGNA deal
Regulators said the deal serves the public interest amid growing competition from large media and streaming companies.
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Nexstar says it closes TEGNA acquisition, despite lawsuits
Nexstar Media Group on Thursday said it closed on its $6 billion acquisition of peer broadcaster TEGNA, despite two federal lawsuits that were recently filed meant to prevent the transaction from moving forward.
Tubi launches content incubator program for TikTok stars
The initiative expands Tubi’s investment in creator-led content as it looks to grow within the FAST market.
California, other states sue to block Nexstar-TEGNA merger
The attorneys general of California and eight other states have filed a federal lawsuit seeking to block Nexstar Media Group's proposed $6 billion acquisition of peer broadcaster TEGNA.
Scott Rates named news director at CBS stations in Sacramento
Paramount's CBS News & Stations has named Scott Rates as its news director for the company's Sacramento market duopoly.
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Gracenote: AI will influence audience discovery, engagement with content
Streaming platforms are adopting AI tools to deliver faster, more personalized and real-time content recommendations, but they still need reliable metadata to avoid "hallucinations."
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Altman Solon: Streamers, content creators reshaping sports rights economics
Rights holders are exploring new revenue streams like direct-to-consumer services, data monetization and advertising.
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Scripps Sports to bring PWHL Walter Cup Finals to broadcast TV
Scripps will air the PWHL Walter Cup Finals on Ion, marking the league’s first U.S. national broadcast.