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The head of low-power television licensee Lowcountry 34 Media has given his approval to a Consent Decree with the FCC to resolve a matter in which the company was charged with abusing the Commission's licensing process. As such, he's writing a hefty check to the U.S. Treasury while avoiding a formal fine.

Following a studio move, Graham Media Group determined that replacement of the aging HDTV cameras at its Roanoke property was necessary. In the end, WSLS-10 purchased six new studio cameras. Today, it believes its on-air look is improved, and its production sets are better represented.

The owner of the TV One and Cleo cable TV networks, and the Radio One and Reach Media audio content creation and distribution arms, now has the freedom to engage in some significant stock buybacks — should it elect to do so over the next two years.

The company's digital business, now global in scale, fueled growth in the final three months of 2021 and for the entire fiscal year. In fact, it comprises 73% of Entravision's net revenue. But, how did the Entravision television and radio divisions perform?

The Senate Commerce Committee, with Sen. Ben Ray Lujan in attendance for the first time since suffering a stroke he's swiftly recovering from, voted on Gigi Sohn's nomination to serve as a FCC Commissioner. As expected, Lujan's vote proved to be the decisive one, as a 14-14 tie vote was cast. What does this mean for Sohn?

On the surface, it appears Urban One didn't do well, as the results showed net income down while net revenue rose. But, political dollars in Q4 2020 proved to be big for Urban One, too. So, how did Urban One do in Q4 2021 in comparison to two years earlier?

AMC Entertainment CEO Adam Aron can also perhaps be thanked for propelling Paramount Global's shares on Wednesday. Why? The owner of CBS News and Stations could be poised for boffo box office results from its Paramount Pictures arm, after all.

A Gray TV property which in July celebrates its 73rd birthday is getting a low-power sibling in another key city within the big Birmingham DMA — marking another move by Gray to ensure over-the-air reception, market-wide, of its broadcast TV properties.

A longtime iHeartMedia property in South Florida that's home to veteran local morning host Paul Castronovo could be on the hook for a big fine for a nearly three-year old contest. Why? The FCC says "Big 105.9" violated its rules for not being clear with the eligibility period.

His career in media measurement began in 1978, and he ascended to the Chief Executive Officer role at Comscore during a highly turbulent period at the media measurement and analytics company. Now, Bill Livek is ready to conclude a four-decade career, as he has announced his intention to retire as Comscore CEO.

While calling out the White House for a lack of Latino representation across D.C., the USHCC has taken particular aim at FCC Commissioner nominee Gigi B. Sohn — largely for her support by the news organization led by Christopher Ruddy.

How did TEGNA do in the last three months of 2021? Total company revenue came in as expected, reflecting tough year-over-year comps due to huge political revenue seen one year ago. It's likely to be the final Q4 report with Dave Lougee in the role as CEO.

The parent company of the group of television stations that includes WDIV-4 in Detroit and WKMG-6 in Chicago has released its fourth quarter 2021 earnings report. How did this diversified company's television broadcasting arm, led by soon-to-retire President/CEO Emily Barr, perform in Q4?

When it came time for broadcast media analysts to ask questions during The E.W. Scripps Co.'s fourth quarter earnings call, two clear focal points quickly became clear. What are the dynamics surrounding retransmission consent revenue, given all of the money being put into the "streaming wars"? And, what's the long-term revenue model for ATSC 3.0?

As a benefit to investors and analysts, Gray Television offered a look at its net income and Broadcast Cash Flow on a year-over-year-over-year basis, with comparisons to Q4 2019 and Q4 2020 offered in its fourth quarter 2021 fiscal report card. How did Gray do? Net income was down, while BCF was ever-so-slightly under what the 2019 level was.