At 7pm Eastern on Sunday, once of the fiercest carriage agreement battles in recent memory began. It pits DirectTV against The Walt Disney Co. It's a war that could go on for weeks, or months, as the battleground has evolved significantly since their last retransmission consent agreement was finalized in 2019.
The CRTC has released its annual highlights of the nation's broadcasting sector, based on the broadcast year, which ended precisely one year ago. How did the 2022-2023 season shape up, fiscally speaking? Conventional television continued to operate at a loss during the period, as total broadcasting revenue was statistically flat.
It's a controversial matter, and as such there are presently three petitions for review of a FCC vote pending in a federal appeals court that seeks to put a stop to the restatement of data collection from broadcast licensees using Form 395-B. Privacy issues are the key concern for those seeking to stop the Commission.
A LMA-to-purchase agreement signed in August 2021 handed control of a 1kw Class C AM and its FM translator licensed to Haverhill, Mass., to the CEO of Hispanic media rep firm MNA Sales, and national Hispanic radio network Nueva Network. Now he's executing the buy.
A Class A facility serving Alexandria, La., with Adult Contemporary music, operated under a Time Brokerage Agreement with Stephens Media Group, is being sold. SMG is the hopeful owner, pending FCC approval, as it converts a lease into a owned-and-operated opportunity.
Thanks to a series of filings made on Thursday, the FCC is now in position to approve the transfer of control of National Amusements, Inc. to Skydance Media — the Southern California-based entity that intends to merge with Paramount Global and assume control of the owner of CBS News & Stations.
It's been a difficult 2024 for Loop Media, the connected TV, streaming, digital out-of-home television and digital signage platform focused on businesses. Interim CEO Justis Kao believes there's a turnaround ahead, despite a 94% dip in stock value since the start of the year, a downbeat fiscal Q3, and a NYSE delisting.
Earlier this week, NAB President/CEO Curtis LeGeyt attended the National Alliance of State Broadcasters Associations Executive Committee meeting in Stillwater, Minn. The NAB's Sr. VP of State, International and Board Relations also made the trip.
Come Thursday, September 5, representatives from some of the broadcast media industry's biggest companies will be participating in one of the most important institutional investor conferences in the U.S., hosted by BofA Securities.
Spanish Broadcasting System has submitted its second quarter financial results to the SEC. In doing so, the owner of broadcast radio stations, the La Música digital platform and the for-sale Mega TV broadcast television network saw net revenue gains while shrinking its net loss from one year ago.
There’s no magic formula for public speaking, but veteran PR pro Rosemary Ravinal says there are a host of statistics behind the art of effective communication that may make a difference in your own ability to command the stage. Some of these numbers may surprise you, she says.
A Class C3 FM and its 250-watt Class D AM sibling are being sold to a buyer that's driven ... literally, given the name of the entity scooping up this Lone Star State combo. The buyer's nomenclature is appropriate, as it is a new entity formed by the owner of a local Chevrolet dealer.
The FCC on Thursday granted the license transfer applications for a group of radio properties serving Madisonville, Ky., putting the closing of the $815,000 transaction on the fast track.
She has served as the interim general manager for a FOX affiliate serving Huntsville, Ala., since the retirement of Larry Audas earlier this year. Now, TEGNA has given her permanent President/GM responsibilities for the "Rocket City" station.
Kansas Association of Broadcasters President Allison Mazzei has shared the details as to who the latest inductees will be into the Kansas Broadcasting Hall of Fame. Additionally, four other broadcasters will be honored at a ceremony during the KAB's upcoming convention.
A newly released report on local news from Pew Research Center finds that more Americans get news and information about crime than any other local topic except the weather. But how they get that news — and how they react to it — varies widely.
Come September 1, a "blackout" — by law — of all Disney-owned properties including ESPN and ABC stations could be seen for all DirecTV customers. That's when a five-year agreement ends, and there's a flurry of media reports suggesting the two sides are very far apart on a new deal.
"I‘m beyond grateful to be in such an awesome city surrounded by extremely talented journalists." That's what the newest arrival to a Los Angeles television station's news team had to share on Facebook, as she has departed the Cox Media Group-owned dual CBS and Telemundo affiliate serving Seattle.
An NBC affiliate serving Boise, Idaho, has been granted FCC approval to upgrade its facility from a VHF channel to a UHF channel. It presents a win for TEGNA.
A vast majority of Hispanic Americans have access to Connected TVs and most prefer streaming. As such, Connected TV platforms are a strategic place to find these consumers. That's a key insight from a fresh look at Connected TV use and preferences courtesy of LG Ad Solutions.
