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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.

Fox News Channel host Greg Gutfeld. (Courtesy photo)

Fox News, NBC end 2025 as top networks in prime-time

Fox News grew its prime-time audience year over year, while NBC saw double-digit declines in total viewers and key demos.

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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.

(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.

The logo of Sinclair-owned multicast network Roar. (Courtesy logo, Graphic by The Desk)

Sinclair rebranding multicast network TBD to Roar

After two years of programming and distribution changes, Sinclair is ready to evolve TBD into Roar.

The letters TBD written over the New York City skyline.

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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(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.

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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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The letters TBD written over the New York City skyline.

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.

The letters TBD written over the New York City skyline.

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.

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