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With just minutes to spare before a two-week-long Temporary Restraining Order blocking Nexstar Media Group from fully combining the assets of TEGNA Inc. with its own, a preliminary injunction was granted by Troy Nunley. It is a setback, at least for now, as Nexstar has confirmed it is appealing the decision.

Among the most active participants in the FCC's recent LPTV rule modification effort is Jeff Winemiller, a familiar figure in the LPTV community. Winemiller has filed hundreds of applications to modify and expand LPTV station coverage. And, he's turned to a Sinclair Inc. subsidiary when it comes to equipment.

The Chairman of the FCC has stated that not only is the merger acceptable, but so is Erin Boone's approval as Media Bureau Chief, granted on delegated authority. Brendan Carr's comments were delivered in a written response to a formal inquiry from two key Senators seeking more about the Nexstar-TEGNA approval process.

She toured the U.S. in defense of the First Amendment on the belief that FCC Chairman Brendan Carr was abusing his position on behalf of President Trump, reinstating three "news distortion" complaints filed by the Center for American Rights. Now, the NAB Show is giving her a platform, along with other Carr detractors.

With the 2026 NAB Show opening Sunday and the broadcast TV industry eager to finally bring NEXTGEN TV to critical mass, the Pearl TV marketing arm promoting the new digital over-the-air TV standard for the last several years has confirmed that a big marketing push focused on consumer affordability is a go for launch.

The E.W. Scripps Co. has successfully fended off a hostile takeover bid from Sinclair Inc. It continues to grow its Scripps Sports arm, as its Scripps Networks now has greater distribution. That said, an impasse with Comcast on retransmission consent is a new issue. What can investors expect from Q1 for Scripps?

As Television Co-Chair of Forecast 2027, scheduled for November 12 at the Harvard Club of the City of New York, Gray Media COO Sandy Breland brings a broad background in television that will help define and shape this year’s conference agenda in areas of major importance, especially today.

The dominant CBS affiliate serving the Miami Valley has a new leader, and it is an individual who is adding oversight of the station while keeping his duties as VP/General Manager of Cox Media Group's NBC affiliate serving Pittsburgh. Where's Darren Moore? Look up the road from Walt Disney World.

From the strength of street knowledge to wide-ranging experience across the broadcast media industry, Nexstar Media Group President of Networks Sean Compton has emerged as an influential sage tasked with future-proofing an industry leader at the dawn of a media ecosystem evolution.

A company fueled by digital multicast networks has reached an agreement with an iconic entertainment and action figure company relocating to Boston this year that will see the debut of a new broadcast channel that brings characters such as "G.I. Joe" and the "Power Rangers" to a whole new generation of audiences.

In a four-page order released early Friday morning, Sacramento-based Chief District Judge Troy L. Nunley has modified and extended a Temporary Restraining Order preventing Nexstar Media Group from integrating all of the assets acquired in its merger with TEGNA for seven days.

"The company’s recently announced financial restructuring marks an important step toward meaningfully reducing the debt burden that has constrained the business." That's what Cumulus Media President/CEO Mary Berner has to say about the fiscally challenged radio station owner's fiscal health as Q2 revs up.

It was first noticed by RBR+TVBR on Wednesday, with the release of Q4 2025 results by Beasley Media Group. For some reason, the company's stock was on the rise. That reason was wholly linked to a "meme stock" campaign alerting followers to buy "BBGI" on the Nasdaq exchange. That effort continued on Thursday.

Spanish Broadcasting System — the company founded in 1983 by Raúl Alarcón Jr. — has moved forward with a restructuring support agreement that sees it intend "to commence voluntary Chapter 11 cases" under U.S. bankruptcy code in a Delaware court.

Nexstar Media Group, with founder Perry Sook present, reluctantly moved forward with agreeing to a preliminary injunction that will keep TEGNA Inc.'s assets separate. A decision to move forward with the injunction now awaits in a Sacramento federal district court.