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Reporters from KTLA-TV and other news channels at a press conference in 2014. (Photo via Wikimedia Commons, remixed by The Desk)

California DOJ warned Nexstar of probe into TEGNA merger before deal closed

Nexstar proceeded with its deal after federal approvals, prompting lawsuits from states and DIRECTV over antitrust concerns.

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Nexstar CEO Perry Sook attends a hearing in an antitrust lawsuit challenging his company's acquisition of TEGNA. (Photo by Matthew Keys for The Desk)

Federal judge delays order on injunction in Nexstar-TEGNA merger lawsuit

A federal judge delayed ruling on an injunction in the Nexstar-TEGNA case after hearing arguments from both sides.

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The television studios of KXTV, the Sacramento ABC affiliate owned by TEGNA. (Photo by Matthew Keys for The Desk)

Nexstar stock drops after judge blocks TEGNA deal

Shares of Nexstar Media Group traded sharply lower on Monday, the first full day of trading since a federal judge blocked the broadcaster's acquisition of TEGNA.

Nexstar to operate TEGNA as subsidiary business while lawsuits proceed

The move will allow Nexstar to spin-out TEGNA if lawsuits are successful; on Monday, Newsmax and several broadband groups filed a request for a preliminary injunction.

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The studios of KUSA-TV in Denver, Colorado, one of over 60 television stations owned by TEGNA. (Photo via Google Street View)

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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Gray Media says stations dropped from Dish over unusual demand

The broadcaster claims Dish violated federal “good faith” negotiation requirements tied to retransmission consent agreements.

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A satellite antenna used by Dish Network. (Photo by Ryan Finnie via Wikimedia Commons)

Dish Network forced to drop Gray Media local TV stations

The blackout affects viewers in major markets including Atlanta, Tampa, Phoenix and Cleveland.

A T-Mobile Home Internet gateway. (Courtesy photo)

Parks: As broadband companies compete on service, customer satisfaction increases

Perception inside the home is becoming a key factor influencing customer satisfaction, retention and brand loyalty as competition grows in the broadband sector.

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ATVA: FCC lacks authority to eliminate national ownership cap

The American Television Alliance says the FCC lacks the authority to lift or eliminate the broadcast TV ownership cap because certain rules were codified by Congress in 2004.

Bango's Digital Vending Machine connects services and their customers with subscription-based offerings like streaming products

Bango adds AI products from DeepL to Digital Vending Machine

Bango is broadening the subscriptions offered in its Digital Vending Machine by integrating AI-powered products from DeepL.

A Verizon sign in front of a retail store in downtown Portland, Oregon. (Photo by Matthew Keys for The Desk)

Nexstar stations could be pulled from Verizon Fios on Friday

Verizon is warning of a possible dispute that could leave its 2.6 million customers without Nexstar-owned channels on Friday.

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