Meredith Makes Harty Choice, Declares Dividend
The company’s board elected Tom Harty President/COO and approved a 50 cent quarterly dividend.
Analyst: ‘TV Stations Are All Over The Map’
Analyst Marci Ryvicker says, among other things, that the core advertising at TV stations-in addition to automotive dollars-are
NAB, Senate Leaders React To FCC Non-Action
The NAB vehemently criticized the NAB’s refusal to change its cross-ownership rules
Tuesday Auction Will Shift Spectrum
The shift of broadcast TV spectrum into wireless broadband networks is set to grow following an FCC auction with 62 bidders set for Tuesday.
FCC Fines MSO Over Alleged EEO Violations
Fidelity Communications faces a $11,000 fine for hiring more than a dozen people in Lawton, Okla
Univision Scores Twice With NFL Deals
The L.A. Rams and Arizona Cardinals are the latest teams to ink pre-season play-by-play deals with a local Spanish-language TV station.
Integration Still ‘New Charter’ Priority
Charter is still working to integrate Time Warner Cable & Bright House Networks.
BIA/Kelsey Report Puts Local TV In Healthy Spotlight
The State of the Industry Television Report concludes that, despite increased competition, local television stations are maintaining
Nexstar EPS Falls Short Of Analyst Expectations
Nexstar Broadcasting Group, which intends to purchase Media General in a cash-and-stock deal, saw its Q2 income rise. Analysts expected
BBC Airs Olympics Live in 360-Degree Video
Get coverage through new BBC Sport 360 app for iOS, Android & Samsung’s Gear virtual reality headset.
Select Pay TV Customers Get Rio 4K Coverage
NBC Olympics is distributing 4K Ultra High-Def coverage provided by Olympic Broadcasting Services and
TV Sales Down 1%, Revenue Up for 2016
CTA predicts TV set sales will reach 39.7M units in 2016 (down 1%) & revenues could reach
Tribune Media Co. Suffers Wider Losses To Settle Newsday Tax Matter
Tribune's Q2 and 1H 2016 financials were impacted by its impasse with Dish Network and a big IRS payment.
Analyst Ups Media General Earnings Estimates
Media General saw net revenue increase 13%, to $363 million, in its fiscal Q2, while adjusted EBITDA grew 23%, to $111 million.
Hulu Bids Adieu to Free Service
If you have Hulu, you’re going to have to pay for it.