Nexstar To Shed Seven As DOJ OK’s Media General Deal
The DOJ gave its approval to the merger acquisition, so long as Nexstar sheds seven stations. Buyers are already confirmed.
Houston Now No. 8 In New Nielsen DMA Rankings
Texas' second-largest market is now ahead of Boston, now No. 9, and Atlanta, now No. 10. Meanwhile, Orlando and Cleveland have
RTDNF Launches Permanent Endowment Fund
The fund is designed to assure the foundation’s future and efforts on behalf of radio, TV and digital
FCC Five Set For Senate Inquiry
Republican John Thune, who chairs the Senate Commerce Committee, will convene the Sept. 15 hearing, which “will have a broad scope.”
NAB Assails Cable Association On FCC Bundling
The ACA wants the FCC to restrict bundling by programmers. The NAB believes this would have huge
NAB: Wireless Carriers Caused Forward Auction Flop
The surprisingly “modest” participation comes despite wireless carriers’ cries of a “spectrum crisis,” the NAB argues.
Typical Household Uses Seven Active Devices Daily
New research also finds that 6% of North American households have more than 15 active devices.
USA, Canada The World’s Top Pay-TV Markets
North America accounts for nearly half of the $200 billion in global pay-TV revenue, new research shows.
FCC Goes In Reverse: Stage 2 Set For Auction
Stage 2 of the FCC’s spectrum incentive auction will see, as expected, a lower clearing target of 114 MHz.
Auction ‘Unsurprising, Albeit Disappointing To Some’
A PwC strategy and consulting group principal believes the results of the Forward Auction are in line with spending commitments.
Charter Gets A ‘Buy’ In New Coverage
Guggenheim analysts are now covering Charter Communications, and they've set a "buy" rating for the MSO's stock.
FCC Slams The Brakes On Forward Auction
With just $410 million bid on Tuesday, a stop has been put to Stage 1 of the forward auction. Bidding was far below what the FCC had hoped for.
Sinclair TV Closes $400 Million Debt Offering
The Sinclair Broadcast Group arm is using the proceeds for a $377.2 million redemption of its 6.375% senior unsecured notes due 2021.
Conn. Stations Choose JVC for Live Election Coverage
Two Connecticut PEG channels will produce live local election coverage using JVC cameras.
VOD Use Rising Globally
Digital video-on-demand use is rising worldwide.