To Little Surprise, ACA Connects Criticizes Nexstar/TEGNA Deal
The head of ACA Connects, a pro-MVPD lobby that has regularly pointed fingers at broadcast TV station owners in retransmission fee disputes, says the proposed combination of TEGNA and Nexstar is bad news for consumers.
Perry Sook Singles Out Trump Administration For Making TEGNA Deal Possible
Perry Sook, in prepared comments distributed prior to a conference call with key media industry financial analysts but not with TEGNA representatives, singled out "the initiatives being pursued by the Trump administration" for making a $6.2 billion proposed all-cash acquisition of TEGNA a possibility.
DirecTV Rolls Out A Host Of New Multiview ‘Mix Channels’
Four networks. One screen. Zero flipping. That's a feature DirecTV pioneered in the late-2000s. Now, it has launched seven new multiview "Mix Channels" on its streaming platform.
Gray Gives Green Light To Fresh FOX Deal
It went independent with its WANF-46 in Atlanta, but that's a unique situation tied to Paramount Skydance's desire to have CBS on an O&O in the South's biggest market and years of anticipation that, one day, the network would land on an owned property. For Gray Media and its FOX affiliates, the situation is very different — and secure.
An Accident Attorney Leader Dominates Spot TV
It was another big week for an accident attorney specialist with Sunshine State roots that has developed a national practice and has gained considerable name recognition among U.S. consumers. A strong and steady video campaign that includes Spot TV is a big reason for that growth.
Imagicomm Completes Its Deltavision Asset Sale
As RBR+TVBR first reported on April 8, an entity owned and operated by Webb Collums agreed to acquire a group of Imagicomm Communications properties as it is winding down its broadcast station ownership era. That transaction has officially closed, strategic advisor Kalil & Co. has shared.
FOX 4, ‘MORE 27’ Get Access To Stars
In Las Vegas and across South Florida, watching National Hockey League match-ups featuring the local team doesn't require cable TV anymore. In the Metroplex of North Texas, fans of the Dallas Stars will soon be able to watch some 17 games via over-the-air broadcast TV across the 2025-2026 pre-season and regular season.
A FAST Bump For ‘MyFree DirecTV’
DirecTV has a no-cost programming service, and it has just added additional free ad-supported streaming TV (FAST) linear content offerings from NBCUniversal, Fox Corp., and Warner Bros. Discovery.
Telemundo’s Sports Department Launches A FAST Channel
“With Telemundo Deportes Ahora, we’re giving Hispanic audiences another way to connect with the sports they love, complementing our sports offering and enhancing their viewing experience on the road to World Cup and beyond,” said Joaquin Duro, Executive Vice President of Sports at Telemundo.
‘CBS Atlanta’ Builds Out Its Forthcoming News Team
On Saturday, Gray Media's WANF-46 will conclude its run as a CBS affiliate, with Paramount Skydance-owned WUPA-69 becoming "CBS Atlanta" in the South's largest market. Unlike the debut of WWJ-62 in Detroit at the end of 1994, a local news team will provide Atlanta with another choice for information.
TV Broadcasting Declines Seen In Q2 For Graham
In Q2, revenue improved to $1.22 billion, from $1.19 billion. But, that's thanks to increases in its education, manufacturing and healthcare businesses. TV broadcasting and automotive segments experienced year-over-year dips in the second quarter.
Zeam Acquires NewsON from Sinclair
It is a consolidation of news-focus local programming OTT platforms — and the first of what could be several divestments from the company led by Chris Ripley. Zeam said the investment “strengthens the foundation of local broadcast journalism, helping stations remain competitive, grow reach, and monetize more effectively.”
Sling TV Debuts Short-Term vMVPD Access Passes
It's a cue taken from internet services providers such as Xfinity and Spectrum, and could bring a whole new dimension to virtual MVPDs, which are now, like traditional cable television service companies, seeing subscriber roll struggles in the streaming age.
Spectrum Reach Brings A Linear TV Ad Opportunity To Connected Clients
A "Total TV" campaign forecasting, planning and optimization-focused global ad technology company is partnering with Charter Communications' Spectrum Reach advertising arm. It's a relationship that brings tvbeat’s programmatic capabilities to linear TV advertising in the U.S.
Estrella Media Parent Mediaco Sees Revenue Gains
The publicly traded company led on a day-to-day basis by Albert Rodriguez that is the parent of WBLS and WQHT "HOT 97" in New York and the Estrella Media Hispanic market-focused radio and TV station licensee enjoyed a roughly $5 million year-over-year revenue gain in the second quarter.