DISH’s ‘Next Gen’ DFW Trial Deemed A Success
In a significant convergence of wireless and broadcast technologies, DISH Network on Sunday revealed that it has successfully completed the trial of transmission and reception of the new broadcast ATSC 3.0 standard as part of the Spectrum Consortium's "Next Gen" deployment project in Dallas. Using its 700 MHz E Block spectrum (former broadcast TV channel 56), DISH deployed on Spectrum Co.'s Garland, Tex., Single Frequency Network (SFN) site as part of the country's first major market conversion to the Next Gen broadcast standard.
Despite Challenges, Media Leaders Optimistic About TV
A SmithGeiger survey of media leaders from across the broadcasting, entertainment, finance and tech sectors, unveiled Sunday at the inaugural NAB Show Senior Leadership Summit, finds a majority remain optimistic overall about the future of linear television in the face of pressing challenges.
Is Flora Posteraro A Victim Of Discrimination, Or Reorganization?
A veteran news anchor at an ABC affiliate owned by Nexstar Media Group is attracting national attention — but not for her on-air efforts. Rather, she's getting notice for a sexual discrimination complaint filed with the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission for a reassignment by WHTM she contends is a demotion. The situation boiled over late Friday when Nexstar issued a statement refuting the anchor's claims.
Transition Phases Modified For Two Golden State TV Stations
Two full-power TV stations in California have each received letters from the FCC with important information regarding their respective post-spectrum auction transitions. The transition phase assignment for these stations has been modified, allowing the operators — ION and Nexstar, respectively — a little extra time to plan for their moves.
Charter Challenges A City In A Prolonged Retrans Fight
Eight weeks ago, a bruising battle between the owner of a host of small- and medium-sized TV stations and one of the nation's largest MVPDs erupted. Charter Communications yanked 11 stations in areas such as Syracuse; Spokane; and Yuma, Ariz., where CBS affiliate KSWT-13; Estrella TV, on KSWT-13.2; and NBC affiliate KYMA-11 are impacted. The stations are owned by Northwest Broadcasting, led by President/CEO Brian Brady. As of Friday, the battle is not only waging on but involves a fresh lawsuit filed by Charter. The defendant is the City of El Centro, Calif.
Here’s One Replacement Station For A Seller To HC2
On Thursday RBR+TVBR exclusively reported on the acquisition of three LPTVs in the San Francisco DMA by HC2 Holdings. It is now known that the seller of these low-power facilities is not leaving the area: It has just acquired a full-power facility, in Mendocino County, in order to continue broadcasts to the market.
What’s Next For Local TV News?
"TV now means much more than producing stories for the 5 o’clock news," say two Knight Foundation executives who have teamed to share some key findings from the organizations new study, “Local TV News and the New Media Landscape." In short, television is a key source of news. But, audiences are slowly shrinking. What can your stations do to prevent an audience drain from your newscasts?
North America Pay TV Forecasts: Big Revenue Drops Expected
We've read much about cord-cutting in recent months. But, just what is the potential financial impact from any current and anticipated loss of cable TV subscription cancellations? It's big, the eighth edition of Research & Markets' North America Pay TV Forecasts report finds.
Rough Seas For Nexstar On Wall Street
Nexstar Media Group's recent downtrend continued on Thursday, and it had nothing to do with the Nielsen ratings at its TV stations. Rather, the company's stock is in a bit of a slump. RBR+TVBR reviewed the company's six-month performance, and it's not exactly a winning one.
CBS Slips On Word Of ‘Shaky’ Viacom Reunification Talks
The dip comes following a Wednesday report in The Wall Street Journal that there is a wide divide between CBS and Viacom on pricing and leadership of a post-merger CBS.
HC2 Strikes Again With Bay Area Buy
HC2 Holdings in the last year has emerged as one of the most active buyers in broadcast media today. It's purchasing the Spanish-language Azteca América broadcast TV network, and keeps snagging low-power TV stations across the U.S. HC2 has now continued its big buying spree by adding a trio of LPTVs in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Media’s Lobbying Leaders To Gather For MFM 2018
Representatives from media industry trade organizations will come together to share their viewpoints concerning its changing landscape at Media Finance Focus 2018, the 58th annual conference for MFM and its BCCA subsidiary, the media industry’s credit association, on May 21-22 at The Hyatt Regency Crystal City in Arlington, Va.
Radio On The TV: Bones To Mentor Possible ‘Idol’
Country radio listeners across the U.S. are already familiar with him. Now, thousands of American Idol viewers will get to know Bobby Bones, too. The host of iHeartMedia’s syndicated The Bobby Bones Show will make his debut on the ABC reality competition program on Sunday, April 8.
Viacom Shares Surge On Talk Of CBS Counter Offer
In the latest update from unnamed sources to Reuters, it appears that a below-value all-cash bid for Viacom presented to the company by kissing cousin CBS Corp. has been swatted away. Instead, Viacom President/CEO Bob Bakish, who earned total compensation of $20.3 million in 2017, is likely positioning himself for a future role in a reunified CBS by assisting in the preparation of a counterproposal.
Dalton Comes Back To Chicago With CBS
From November 1992 to December 2003, Derek Dalton was a key member of the Tribune Broadcasting leadership team. Now, Dalton is back in Chicago. But, he's not returning to Tribune ... and he's joining a much different Channel 2 than the one he once ran.