Tulsa Tweak: Sinclair ‘Strategic Transformation’ Impacts Local News
It's a move that Sinclair Inc. is calling "a strategic transformation" of its news operations in Tulsa, one in which it is "refocusing resources" at its two "Big Four" stations to "enhance" local programming. What does this mean for viewers of the ABC and FOX stations in the Oklahoma market?
LPTV Major Mod Thaw Gives Chicago A New Station
A low-power television station serving the Aurora, Ill., area, has taken advantage of the FCC's December 2025 decision to lift its freeze on major change applications for LPTV facilities by moving to the heart of Chicago. It's a perfect demonstration of how a big-market move-in can result from the Commission decision.
Shifting From Philly to NY For NBC Local ND Duties
She began her professional career in 2001 as a Producer Assistant for Univision Puerto Rico. Meet the new News Director for WNBC-TV and WNJU-TV, the NBC and Telemundo Owned Stations serving the nation's biggest market.
Versant’s Free TV Networks Widens ‘Soul Flix’ Distribution
Free TV Networks, recently acquired by Versant, has inked a deal that will bring its free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) channel featuring an iconic star of "Blaxpotation" films whose career was reborn by Quentin Tarantino to a key video-on-demand hub.
NAB Show Opener Salutes A Noted Producer, and 50 Seasons Of ‘Survivor’
The 2026 NAB Show formally opens on April 20 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. As part of the Opening Session that Monday morning, a keynote conversation with an Emmy Award winner will be had along with a salute to one of American television's most successful reality series.
‘The Ocho’: Now A Diginet, Thanks To A Hearst Station
"ESPN 8: The Ocho" has its origins in the cult feature film "Dodgeball." Today, ESPN 8: The Ocho exists in real life as a free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) channel — and, as of today, as a digital multicast offering serving Central Florida, thanks to an arrangement with a Hearst Television station.
Scripps Makes Streaming Moves Ahead Of ‘Upfront’ Affair
On Wednesday at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, N.Y., The E.W. Scripps Co. will host an "Upfront" affair for advertisers at an affair more aligned with this week's IAB NewFronts, perhaps. Ahead of that event, Scripps is flipping the switch on three streaming-focused endeavors that span from sports to news and Originals.
Hub: Streamers Struggle to Differentiate Through Original Programming
The research firm's annual study "The Evolution of Video Branding" tracks consumer awareness and perceptions of streaming brands. The big highlight is that major streaming platforms are still struggling to differentiate themselves, with viewers unable to clearly articulate what sets one service apart from another.
Another Commanding Week At Spot TV For Morgan & Morgan
A few years ago, it was a regional accident attorney specialist with a bevy of radio commercials heard across several Florida markets. Today, it is a national brand with spots galore across broadcast radio and television. In fact, Morgan & Morgan was tops — again — in the latest Media Monitors Spot Ten TV report.
A Connected TV Push for Non-Traditional Spots
Creative SSP TripleLift has released a new report that suggests the nearly half of Connected TV ads that are "still traditional TV spots" represent a "huge missed opportunity," while urging advertisers to consider what digital and streaming video platforms can do that over-the-air TV cannot.
Something Of Note: Nexstar Bond Offering Surpasses $5 Billion
Now that Nexstar Media Group effectively owns TEGNA, which saw its stock conclude its trading at a $20.03 valuation and is being converted to "NXST" shares, the company founded 30 years ago by Perry Sook is moving forward with its intent to offer two rounds of senior secured notes to bondholders.
Braves Home Opener Heading To Gray-Owned Stations
Gray Media and the Atlanta Braves have confirmed that the Major League Baseball Club's 2026 home opener against the Kansas City Royals on March 27 will appear on both "BravesVision" and on Gray-owned television stations.
Bermann Bumped Up To Top FOX/S.F. Sales Post
She joined FOX Television Stations in 1999 and until now has served as Local Sales Manager for the FOX-owned duopoly in Houston. Now, she's been promoted to VP/Director of Sales for the company's two stations serving the San Francisco-Oakland-San Jose DMA.
Graham Media Group CRO Adds ‘LOCAL 4’ Leadership Role
She's been an integral leader at Graham Media Group since November 2019. In October, she was appointed Chief Revenue Officer. Now, this local TV leader is adding responsibilities at the station known as "LOCAL 4" held until December 10 by Bob Ellis.
Coalition of Attorneys General Seek To Block Nexstar/TEGNA Deal
Nexstar Media Group's rule-smashing, industry-reshaping merger plan with TEGNA appears to be on track for a closing date in July. Yet, the specter of legal action designed to throw a speedbump — or a banana in the tailpipe — of the transaction wagon had arisen as a likely possibility.
Thank the Attorneys General of eight states for bringing a potential block of the deal to life.