Legacy

Its broadcast properties include such CBS affiliates as WPEC-12 in West Palm Beach. And, that affiliation -- along with those for 12 other stations -- won't be changing anytime soon. However, nine CBS stations owned by Sinclair Broadcast Group aren't included in this group, and we've listed those stations.

On November 30, 2016, DirecTV gave birth to a virtual MVPD designed to provide a "skinny bundle" to consumers who weren't interested in a costly monthly subscription plan. At first, consumers seemed to like the vMVPD, today branded as AT&T TV NOW. But, subscriptions peaked 2 1/2 years ago. Now, new packages are no longer available.

LG Display and Eyesafe, a low blue light consumer electronics industry specialist, have teamed up to roll out the first Eyesafe Certified television display. And, they are using the virtual CES 2021 conference and expo to do so.

From July 13 to November 5, 2020, Townsquare Media shares were largely stagnant, stuck at a COVID-fueled price that was less than half of its February 2020 value. Then came the election of Joe Biden as U.S. President. Since then, TSQ has been on a hot streak.

Wednesday, January 6, 2021, was supposed to be the day when the Electoral College votes for U.S. President were counted in a largely ceremonial affair, sealing the victory of Joe Biden seen in the November election. That was hardly the case, as the U.S. Capitol was put on lockdown as Trump supporters disrupted the proceedings. Broadcast media sprang into action.

In May 2006, Cox Communications completed its sale of cable television systems serving customers in West Texas, a portion of North Carolina, Middle America., and two California markets. This gave birth to Suddenlink, which is apparently in a retrans consent fight with the new Cox Media Group. On Wednesday afternoon, Suddenlink responded.

Is COVID-19 killing more than a handful of radio stations in Q1? The latest U.S. broadcast station totals from the FCC show another drop in the number of licensed radio stations during the quarter. Meanwhile, the number of FM translators licensed for broadcast continues to surge.

What can TEGNA shareholders expect in the way of Q4 and full-year 2020 results? While the official numbers won't come until March 1, TEGNA on Wednesday shared its preliminary results — along with a preview of what could very much be on the books for 2021.

Just east of Austin is a Class A FM offering Classic Country programming. It's heading to a new owner, pending FCC approval.

A company that heavily invested in broadcast television spectrum across the end of the 2010s on Monday completed the sale of three full-power TV stations and a low-power TV translator. It marks the company's downsizing in a trio of major markets. It also heralds a turning point for a company that quietly installed a new CEO in late November.

If you watch NBC's affiliate in markets such as Buffalo and Portland, Ore., you're in no danger of facing any sort of channel change. The same can be said for NBC affiliates serving the Tampa Bay region and Columbus, Ohio. That's because the Peacock parent is starting 2021 with two valuable new affiliation agreements -- with some of broadcast TV's biggest players.

On December 10, 2019, Hubbard Radio's Seattle station group selected Jeff Dubow to serve as the new Executive Producer for the highly successful Brooke & Jubal syndicated program, mostly heard in mornings across the country. Now, Dubow is co-hosting the program heard on KQMV and on more than 50 stations through Premiere Networks.

The lone radio stations within a 30-mile radius of a small Mitchell County, Tex., town have just been sold. It's an "Extreme" transaction -- one that involves the owner of a Tejano station serving the Abilene market, and a husband-and-wife seller.

On Wall Street, a "SPAC" is shorthand for a "Special Purpose Acquisition Company." The man who once owned Major League Baseball's Seattle Mariners has just formed one, and it marks his desire to establish a media company that could be the latest entity to take advantage of growth in sports gaming and content focused on the bettor, if not broader areas.

What prompted veteran Boston talk host Jordan Rich to write a book about his time behind the mic? How does he describe the demons and personal tragedies that nearly derailed his career? Rich provides the answers as he discusses his new book “ON AIR: My 50-year Love Affair with Radio,” in this InFOCUS Podcast. LISTEN HERE