YouTube TV Snags NFL ‘Sunday Ticket’ In Exclusive Deal
YouTube Primetime Channels is the streaming marketplace within the YouTube app; YouTube TV is the vMVPD service that offers live cable channels, where NFL Network and RedZone are available. As of the 2023-2024 NFL season, NFL Sunday Ticket will also be available on each Alphabet Inc. owned service through an exclusive deal inked Thursday.
‘Local Power TV’ Advocates Livid Over LPTV Bill’s Passage
The Senate passed legislation introduced one year ago by Missouri Republican Roy Blunt that would provide a one-year period during which eligible LPTVs may apply to the FCC for Class A licenses. The LPTV Broadcasters Association is furious and wanted companion legislation in the House thwarted. That didn't happen.
Nielsen Stays Mum On Rao’s Audience Measurement CEO Post
"There was no press release. The information being reported on was based on an interview with Ad Age." That's the official comment from Nielsen regarding substantial leadership changes that include the exit of Nielsen Audio Managing Director Brad Kelly. They are victims of a reduction-in-force initiative that has resulted in a promotion for Karthik Rao.
CES Becomes In-Vehicle ‘Infotainment’ Service Launch Pad
Yes, video screens are coming to cars, trucks, SUVs and other vehicles as autonomy is predicted to increase in the coming years. That's why Sinclair Broadcast Group is pioneering an infotainment product that directly leverages the power behind NEXTGEN TV.
Broadcast Deal Volume, Fueled By Radio In Q3
Just-released data from Kagan, the media research unit of S&P Global Market Intelligence, show broadcast deal volume in the third quarter of 2022 was largely fueled not by the TV market but instead by the radio market.
Klobuchar Loses ‘Lame Duck’ Vote On JCPA. Is AMFA Dead, Too?
With the Journalism Competition and Preservation Act's omission from a Congressional omnibus bill, there will likely be no legislative action during this Congressional session. At the same time, the much-ballyhooed but lightly supported American Music Fairness Act, introduced by now-retired Democratic House Member Ted Deutch of Florida, appears to have also met its end.
WPIX Court Fight Ends As Nexstar, Comcast Settle
In July 2021 Nexstar Media Group filed an 11-page complaint in a New York court it says it was "forced" to do because Comcast "flouted the terms" of their retransmission consent agreement and "refused to pay millions of dollars in fees owed to Nexstar.” Now, 17 months later and rather quietly, "Nexstar recently settled outstanding litigation involving Comcast," with word shared only Tuesday by Nexstar.
Standard General Says CMG Retrans Won’t Interfere With TEGNA Deal
As a "blackout" of Cox stations on Dish began in late November, one accusation of CMG from Dish was particularly fiery and involved TEGNA. Was Dish accurate in its version of the retrans impasse? Yes, it seems. Standard General says no CMG stations will be included in TEGNA retrans negotiations. Even so, the ATVA, of which Dish is a member, wants the deal killed.
With A Focus On Fundraising, Scott and Patty Say Goodbye
Legendary radio personality and programmer Scott Shannon and co-host Patty Steele hosted their final show for Audacy Corp.'s Classic Hits WCBS-FM in New York on Friday, concluding an 8 1/2 year run that came after Shannon's first "retirement," from former Hot Adult Contemporary WPLJ. The focus was on fundraising and supporting a children's hospital, and not on their exit.
Fears Evaporate For Verizon FiOS Viewers of CMG Stations
On Tuesday, it appeared that the latest retransmission consent dispute was all but ready to rear its ugly head, resulting in a "blackout" of such stations as WPXI-11 in Pittsburgh and WFXT-25 in Boston. As daylight came on Friday, so did an announcement from Cox Media Group media relations: A new deal has been reached with a regional MVPD with a footprint in two of its markets.
Introducing Scripps Sports, Led By Lawlor
The E.W. Scripps Co. on Thursday confirmed the launch of a new division to be named Scripps Sports. Chosen to lead the new division is the individual who has led the Local Media arm of Scripps for 13 years.
Fubo Shares Slip As Streaming Service Suffers World Cup Cyberattack
On December 20, 2021, the company's shares, traded on the NYSE, reached $17.70 per share. By mid-July, FUBO had fallen to just above $2.50 per share. Now, fuboTV stock is at a fresh all-time low, as investors reacted to news from the company that it has been the victim of a cyberattack.
Salem Goes With Ex-Univision Leader To Helm Miami AMs
A longtime Univision Radio executive has accepted the newly created role of VP/GM for Salem Media Group's soon-to-be-acquired AM radio stations in Miami. They'll compete against the likes of her former employer's AMs on target for purchase by Latino Media Network, in addition to Spanish-language spoken word leader Actualidad Radio and conservative-leading "Caracol 1260" in a crowded marketplace.
Buy Or Die For Retiring Radio Licensee’s Stations
The owner of a pair of radio stations and their respective FM translators is retiring at the end of 2022. A local buyer is being sought. If unsuccessful, they'll be silenced, with paperwork submitted at the FCC signaling their formal demise.
From Vince To Vince as NewsNet Owner Expands Again
Castelli Media, led by Vince Castelli, has been actively engaged in transactions involving low-power TV stations. The same can be said of the licensee funded and backed by company chairman Manoj Bhargava, the creator of 5-hour ENERGY, and led by CEO Vince Bodiford. Now, both organizations have come together and agreed to a deal. But, which entity is the buyer?