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BIA analyst: Mixed revenue signals for broadcasters heading into 2026
Local TV faces numerous challenges from regulators, streaming competitors and shifting ad budgets heading into 2026, a BIA Advisory analyst said this week.
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E-mails: Nexstar, TEGNA CEOs announce $6.2 billion merger to employees
On Tuesday, Nexstar CEO Perry Sook and TEGNA CEO Mike Steib sent emails to their employees following the broadcasters' announcement of a $6.2 billion merger.
Sky Sports to offer multiview during Sunday soccer matches
Sky Sports will air more than 215 Premier League matches this season and launch a multiview feature covering key moments from every game.
Dasha Burns named host of “Ceasefire” on C-SPAN
C-SPAN has named Politico White House Bureau Chief Dasha Burns as host of its upcoming weekly program "Ceasefire," which will debut later this year.
Swerve Sports, dedicated to women’s sports, launches on free streaming platforms
Swerve TV has launched a new free, ad-supported streaming television (FAST) channel focused exclusively on women’s sports.
PubMatic launches AI-powered sports marketplace with game moment curation
PubMatic's new Live Sports Marketplace allows ad buyer clients to target key moments during live sports in real-time.
USAGM finalizes firings at Voice of America
More than 630 workers were let go between the start of the month and Friday, when the final termination notices were sent.
FCC Chairman Carr seeks to designate NBC equal time issue for hearing
The matter is rooted in an appearance by former Vice President Kamala Harris on "Saturday Night Live" last year.
Viewpoint: When Nexstar and Network cross paths
Nexstar's demand that its local news stations run segments promoting media deregulation feels a bit like the 1970s-era film "Network" come to life, writes Kirk Varner.
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Comcast targets early 2025 for regional sports networks on Peacock
The company is expected to bring its four NBC Sports-branded RSNs to the streaming service, and may serve as a distribution hub for third-party RSNs as well.
Scripps News to lay off 118 journalists in Atlanta by Friday
The journalists will continue to be paid through the end of the year, the company affirmed in a letter to a state labor office.
Scripps News unveils plan to cover Election Night
Scripps News will tap into a network of anchors, analysts and regional correspondents for its comprehensive coverage of Election Night, the company confirmed this week.