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Charge (Sinclair)

Charge is a multicast network that broadcasts police procedurals and legal dramas. The network is owned by Sinclair and distributed on digital broadcast TV stations across the United States.

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Charge grabs 730,000 with Turning Point USA halftime show

More than 700,000 Americans watched some or all of Turning Point USA's halftime show on Charge last weekend, according to Nielsen data.

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(Clockwise from top left) The logos of Sinclair's multicast networks Comet, Charge!, The Nest and Roar. (Courtesy logos, Graphic designed by The Desk)

Sinclair multicast networks see sharp ratings growth in November

Sinclair’s networks networks posted strong November ratings gains, driven by expanded distribution and more-premium shows.

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(Clockwise from top left) The logos of Sinclair's multicast networks Comet, Charge!, The Nest and Roar. (Courtesy logos, Graphic designed by The Desk)

Sinclair adds new affiliates for multicast networks

Sinclair is advancing its multicast networks strategy with new broadcast affiliates and a new national distribution deal with Mediacom, the broadcaster announced Wednesday.

(Clockwise from top left) The logos of Sinclair's multicast networks Comet, Charge!, The Nest and Roar. (Courtesy logos, Graphic designed by The Desk)

Sinclair to add more premium shows to multicast networks

Comet, Charge, Roar and The Nest are getting new programs and movies, starting later this year.

(Clockwise from top left) The logos of Sinclair's multicast networks Comet, Charge!, The Nest and Roar. (Courtesy logos, Graphic designed by The Desk)

Sinclair has strong message for advertisers: “Broadcast is back”

Sinclair's strategy of developing brand identities, licensing programs and distributing its multicast network portfolio has increased viewership — and it wants advertisers to jump on board.

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Sinclair to launch television event Charge Con

Sinclair will offer a rare look inside the making of two "CSI" franchises during a new television event called Charge Con later this month, the broadcaster announced on Tuesday.

(Clockwise from top left) The logos of Sinclair's multicast networks Comet, Charge!, TBD and The Nest. (Courtesy logos, Graphic designed by The Desk)

Sinclair networks see lift from NCAA March Madness final

Comet, Charge and TBD saw higher viewership immediately after the Florida-Houston game in key markets where CBS-owned stations are affiliates.

(Clockwise from top left) The logos of Sinclair's multicast networks Comet, Charge!, TBD and The Nest. (Courtesy logos, Graphic designed by The Desk)

Sinclair renews distribution deal with Nexstar for multicast networks

Comet, Charge!, TBD and The Nest are now available on leading Nexstar-owned or operated stations in key markets across the country.

(Clockwise from top left) The logos of Sinclair's multicast networks Comet, Charge!, The Nest and TBD. (Courtesy logos, Graphic designed by The Desk)

Sinclair open to distributing multicast networks on budget-friendly TV platforms, exec says

Sinclair has discussed the possibility of distributing its multicast networks on low-cost streaming services, a company executive affirmed in an interview.