Roar (Sinclair)
Roar (formerly TBD) is a multicast network that airs comedy shows and movies. The network is owned by Sinclair and distributed on digital broadcast TV stations across the United States.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Sinclair rebranding multicast network TBD to Roar
After two years of programming and distribution changes, Sinclair is ready to evolve TBD into Roar.
Sinclair’s TBD sees ratings boost from Super Bowl, SNL marathon block
Sinclair saw higher viewership on Super Bowl Sunday with its decision to program reruns of Saturday Night Live that touched on various Super Bowl themes.
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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.
Sinclair multicast networks see ratings bump from football, other major events
Sinclair's multicast networks TBD and Comet benefitted from prime distribution on CBS and Fox-owned stations when the networks offered key NFL championship games last month.
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Boston TV station changes primary network affiliation to TBD
A Boston TV station has inked a distribution agreement with Sinclair, Inc. to distribute comedy-centric network TBD on its primary signal.
Sinclair partners with Fox for distribution of multicast network TBD
Fox Television Stations will begin distributing Sinclair's comedy network TBD on five of its stations across the country.
Broadcast network TBD adding “Saturday Night Live” to fall schedule
Sixty-minute episodes from Seasons 4 through 37 will land on TBD later this month.
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.