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Starz adopts “poison pill” to keep litigious mogul Byron Allen at bay
Starz adopted a shareholder rights plan that dilutes ownership if any investor acquires more than 17.5 percent of the company’s stock.
BeckTV to debut BeckFlow broadcast distribution platform
The system aims to reduce manual drafting and keep technical documentation synchronized with evolving broadcast infrastructure.
Report: NBA considers streaming hub for local games
The NBA is exploring a centralized streaming package for locally televised games, holding talks with YouTube TV, Prime Video, ESPN and DAZN.
States may sue to block Nexstar-TEGNA deal
The transaction still requires DOJ review, and approval may hinge on FCC ownership rule changes, waivers or station divestitures.
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Scripps acquiring ABC affiliate in Lexington from Morris Network
The deal will create a new market duopoly between the region's ABC and NBC affiliates.
TEGNA ad revenue climbs 4 percent during Q4; distribution income dips
Executives at TEGNA say the company's deal to be acquired by Nexstar should cross the finish line by the second half of this year.
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Nexstar CEO: TEGNA deal expected to close in late 2026, station sales possible
Nexstar has provided federal and state regulators with proprietary information about its proposed acquisition of TEGNA; it could be required to sell off some stations to close the deal.
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Scripps logs $100 million loss during 2025; Q4 ad revenue up 12 percent
Scripps reported lower overall revenue and a financial loss for 2025, but executives promised stronger momentum through sports deals and political ad sales is on the way.
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ESPN to debut women’s sports block on Sundays
ESPN will air WNBA and NWSL games on Sunday in prime-time as part of a new women's sports block that replaces MLB games.
Winter Olympic Games pull in strong numbers for NBC affiliates
NBC affiliates across the country are seeing viewership boosts thanks to the network's coverage of the Winter Olympic Games.
Versant inks Free TV Networks distribution deal with Paramount, Sling
Two Versant-owned multicast networks are now on CBS-owned stations across the country, and a streaming channel is now offered by Sling Freestream.