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Bill Wachter has engaged in a transaction that will see stations assigned to his own corporation get transferred to the group he serves as President of and is controlled by David Murfin. 

The E.W. Scripps Co. has completed a series of previously announced refinancing transactions, which include the refinancing of about $110.8 million aggregate principal amount of existing tranche B-2 term loans with new tranche B-2 term loans due 2028, with remaining existing tranche B-2 term loans repaid in cash.

One month ago, Gray Media cheered the first new combination of top-four rated television stations this decade, with the FCC under Chairman Brendan Carr granting a waiver of its local ownership rules. The Carr Commission has now approved a deal that puts Brian and Patricia Lane on a fast track to closing.

One of the most frustrating results of a retransmission consent dispute that results in a channel "blackout," by law, is the inability to view one of the nation's "Big Four" networks. Dish Network parent EchoStar Corp. is asking the Commission to help viewers in these instances by plugging in a national feed.

"Wonder Rabbit" devoted 60 years of his life to the broadcast medium

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Two months ago, the company behind the MeTV brand that also owns broadcast TV stations in various markets convinced the FCC’s Media Bureau to issue a NPRM seeking public comment on a proposal to shift one of its VHF properties from one city to another in New Mexico. The FCC is now giving its blessing.

Orban processor helps Radio Catskill improve service

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The African American-focused national audio network has a new VP of Program Operations and Traffic in the Three Rivers region, as well as a new Senior Director of Program Operations, Traffic and Affiliations.

The local video-focused ad tech company's new product is designed to assist advertisers in the planning, buying and management of a "local video campaign." But, does it involve broadcast TV? Yes ... if they are actively seeking to monetize their streaming video channels.

Not just for the transmitter, for every aspect of the RF chain

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