FCC says it will fine Gray Television over duopoly rules
The FCC says it is moving forward with a $500,000 fine against Gray Television over ownership rules violations dating back two years.
Gray Media
Gray Media ($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.
TV station working with police after Facebook “hacked” with child porn
The NBC affiliate for South Ben says it contacted police after someone posted porn on their Facebook page.
FCC proposes fine against Gray over Alaska TV stations
Federal regulators are seeking a half-million dollar fine against Gray Television over its ownership of two television stations in Alaska.
Gray Television to purchase Meredith stations for $2.7 billion
Gray Television says it will acquire more than a dozen local television stations operated by Meredith Corporation in a deal valued at $2.7 billion.
Allen Media adds 7 more local TV stations into portfolio
Allen Media Group has added seven more local television stations to its portfolio.
Feds investigating fake checks that claim to be from small TV station
For months, people across the country have reported receiving fake checks that purport to come from a station in Michigan.
Hurricane topples TV transmission tower, knocks station off air
Hurricane Laura toppled KPLC Channel 7’s transmission tower, knocking the station off the air and leaving its studio in disarray.
Mergers helped local stations stave off coronavirus business woes, report says
Consolidation coupled with a focus on re-transmission agreements have helped local stations weather the economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Bidding war heats up for Tegna television stations
A pair of unsolicited offers made late last week could bring new ownership to a local television station near you.
Haystack TV launches dedicated Super Tuesday channel
Haystack TV, a free streaming TV service that aggregates news stories from local and national organizations, has launched a dedicated Super Tuesday channel.