TEGNA, Standard General merger gets green light from committee
A group weighing Standard General’s proposed acquisition of TEGNA has told the FCC that the merger has their blessing.
TEGNA
TEGNA ($TGNA) is a local broadcast company that operates more than five dozen local television stations in 66 markets across the country. The company is based in Tysons, Virginia.
TEGNA renews affiliation agreements with CBS, Fox
TEGNA says it was able to renew affiliation agreements with CBS and Fox for nearly two dozen of its local broadcast stations.
TEGNA says cable, satellite fees topped ad revenue again
Carriage fee revenue outpaced traditional advertisement revenue for at least the second straight quarter at TEGNA, the company affirmed this week.
KXTV unveils updated news set, refreshed morning show
Sacramento ABC station KXTV is returning to the studio with an updated news set and a refreshed morning news program.
FCC probes Standard General’s proposed acquisition of TEGNA
The FCC demanded an explanation as to how Standard General’s acquisition of TEGNA would serve the public interest.
TEGNA says cable fees generate more revenue than ads
Revenue from cable carriage fees eclipsed that of traditional and digital ad revenue for the first time last year at TEGNA.
TEGNA to debut streaming apps for local news
TEGNA is rolling out a new streaming news initiative that will see dozens of its broadcast stations launching individual applications over the next few weeks.
TEGNA sold to private equity firm for $5.4 billion
Local broadcaster TEGNA is being acquired by a well-known hedge fund.
KXTV sports anchor Lina Washington heads to Phoenix
Sacramento sports anchor and “Boards for Change” co-founder Lina Washington is leaving for a TV role in Phoenix, Arizona.
John Oliver tricks local stations into running fake blanket segment
The trick, which was ultimately revealed on “Last Week Tonight,” was part of a broader commentary on the practice of sponsored content.
