Thursday, July 30, 2026

‘Nine PBS’ Sues To Get Its History Restored

The PBS Member station's 70 years of archives are stuck at a facility believed to be used by Iron Mountain, in Denver. This led the television station to sue the data storage giant. A district judge ordered Iron Mountain to refrain from deleting any of the files as litigation continues.

Federal Judge Extends Paramount/WBD Restraining Order

Araceli Martínez-Olguín, the U.S. District Court Judge for the Northern District of California, has extended a Temporary Restraining Order designed to pause the pending merger of CBS News & Stations parent Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros. Discovery by an additional two weeks. 

TelevisaUnivision: Cup Bump In Mexico As U.S. Ad Sales Slump

It wasn't the home for play-by-play action of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which saw matches air on Telemundo. And, those matches aired during the third quarter. Yet, TelevisaUnivision CEO Daniel Alegre says the "solid" Q2 2026 results seen by the company operating in the U.S. and Mexico were driven "by the record-breaking success of our FIFA World Cup coverage.”

What Can iHeart Investors Expect From Q2 Review?

The nation's largest creator and distributor of audio content will release its second quarter earnings results following the close of U.S. financial markets on the second Monday in August. What's the outlook for iHeartMedia as CFO Mike McGuinness puts the finishing touches on the company's fiscal report card?

Nexstar’s Compliance with Preliminary Injunction Questioned

Nexstar Media Group installed a new TEGNA board comprised entirely of Nexstar’s CEO, President, CFO, General Counsel, and the former President of its broadcasting division. DirecTV says that's a problem, as it constitutes a compliance issue with a preliminary injunction issued by a California federal district judge.

NHL Productions Takes On Game-Day Coverage For Three Teams

The NHL's Minnesota Wild aren't the only pro team on the ice to cement fresh game telecast arrangements set to start with the upcoming 2026-2027 season. Three other teams are making changes, and they each involve NHL Productions as the telecast producer.

Nachrichten, Live From New York, In English

It launched on May 23 to coincide with the demise of CBS News Radio. Now, Red Apple Media-owned Worldwide News Network (WWNN) has landed an agreement that truly makes it a globally distributed news brand. It involves a radio news and content syndicator serving Germany.

USA Water Polo Names iHeartMedia Official Partner

The partnership will support USA Water Polo’s Try Water Polo initiative, driving participation through broadcast exposure across iHeartMedia’s radio and digital ecosystem, as well as on-site activations and event branding at National Team competitions throughout the year.

Nexstar Fails To Woo Federal Judge In DirecTV Retrans Tussle

A New York federal district court has declined to grant a motion to dismiss the case. This clears the path for DirecTV to continue litigation against Nexstar Media Group on the grounds that it engaged in antitrust activities when it failed to reach a retransmission consent accord with the DBS provider in 2022.

CBS Atlanta Launches A New Noon Newscast

"CBS News Atlanta at Noon" expands the station’s news coverage, which debuted in September 2025, and features T.J. Anthony presenting the top stories at that moment. Delivering the weather news is Johnathan Myers.

NAB Unveils Updated Broadcaster Public Service Resource

The NAB has launched a redesigned Spot Center, a move the association says makes it easier for local radio and television stations to access "high-quality public service campaigns from trusted nonprofit organizations."

A Mom ‘n Pop FM Purchase Surfaces In Kentucky

A Class A FM serving Bracken and Mason Counties in Kentucky is heading into the hands of a husband and wife who are poised to take on 50/50 ownership in the "hot Country" property.
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HVS To Represent Mediaproxy In Domestic TV Market

A Wisconsin-based systems integrator has been selected to represent Mediaproxy's range of technologies in the United States, allowing it to offer U.S. television stations such products as LogServer and Monwall — and offer them as part of its installation portfolio.

Carr’s FCC ABCs: Agency Will ‘Follow The Facts and The Law’

FCC Chairman Brendan Carr has taken aim at a campaign from ABC designed to gain viewer support in its quest to maintain the "bona fide news program" equal time exemption for daytime chat program "The View."  As Carr sees it, "We're going to follow the facts and the law wherever they take us."
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From Bahakel To Gray For Grand Strand TV Role

She's been a key ad sales leader at Bahakel Communications in Charlotte since joining its Bahakel Digital arm in summer 2020 as Director, becoming VP/Sales for the company to begin 2023. Now, she's joining Gray Media to lead its NBC affiliate in the Florence-Myrtle Beach, S.C., market.