Gray Media
Gray Media ($GTN) is an American television broadcast company that owns or operates around 180 stations in 113 markets. In addition to its broadcast TV properties, Gray is the operator of streaming service Zeam, which offers local news feeds from its own stations and third-party broadcasters. The company also operates a number of regional sports broadcast networks, including the Gulf Coast Sports & Entertainment Network, the Rock Entertainment Sports Network and Palmetto Sports & Entertainment Network.
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.
CARRIAGE DISPUTE
Dish Network forced to drop Gray Media local TV stations
The blackout affects viewers in major markets including Atlanta, Tampa, Phoenix and Cleveland.
Gray Media CEO: Optimistic FCC will approve local TV swaps, acquisitions
Gray Media CEO Hilton Howell, Jr. says the company is optimistic about its own business deals and those involving other broadcasters, saying the regulatory environment is favorable to consolidation.
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Gray Media sees lower revenue, but higher ad income, during Q4
Gray Media's revenue exceeded its own prior guidance, though financial line items were down almost across the board based on comparisons to a politically-lucrative prior year.
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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.
Nielsen renews measurement pact with Gray Media
Nielsen has renewed its measurement agreement with local television broadcaster Gray Media for a few more years, the companies announced on Thursday.
Gray Media acquiring Jackson TV station from Bahakel Communications
Gray Media says it has reached an agreement with Bahakel Communications to acquire its local television station in Jackson, Tennessee.
Civil rights groups urge FCC to block TV station acquisitions
A coalition of civil rights groups urged the FCC to block broadcast station deals by Nexstar, Gray Media and Sinclair, citing excessive local TV consolidation.
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Gray Media posts lower overall revenue during Q3, execs tout strength of programming
Gray Media saw its revenue dip 21 percent amid a predictable downturn in political advertising.
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Gray Media promotes Nick Hasenecz to GM, WNDU South Bend
Gray Media has promoted Nick Hasenecz to serve as the General Manager of its South Bend, Indiana NBC affiliate, starting in December.
EXECUTIVE MOVES
DIRECTV adds new sports, entertainment channels on streaming platform
AMC Networks will land on the company's genre-based streaming package; Gray Media's Gulf Coast Sports is available to satellite and streaming customers.
Gray Media hires Alexander Quince to lead WBNG
Gray Media has appointed Alexander Quince as the next General Manager of WBNG-TV, its CBS affiliate in Binghamton