Wednesday, October 2, 2024

TV, Radio M&A Volume Reached $4.69B in Q1

U.S. broadcast station M&A volume reached $4.7 billion in Q1, says SNL Kagan.
Stack of Files

How Missing Documents Delays License Renewal

How mossing public file documents delays KJWP renewal.

Behind the Scenes of PCTV Kitchen Studio Build

Inside the Pittsfield Community Television kitchen studio build.
NAB / National Association of Broadcasters

6 Join NAB TV Board

6 executives have been elected to the NAB Television Board.

You Have to Let the Inspector In

Not letting in FCC inspectors cost a TV licensee real money.

NAB: Why Google Channel Proposal is Misleading

NAB says Google’s analysis of the repack after the spectrum auction is wrong.
FCC

How to Lose Your License

Southern TV Corporation tried various ways to retain a Georgia TV station.

Live TV, DVR Viewing Grows

Live TV, DVR viewing is rising.

ATBA Fights to Preserve TV Spectrum

The ATBA urges the FCC to retain Channels 32 through 51.
Preston Padden

Due Diligence Needed for ATSC-3/SFN

Preston Padden recommends due diligence for ATSC-3/SFN.

Why LPTVs, Translators Are Still Fighting

LPTVs,TV translators continue protesting auction rules.
NBC

NBC Pleased With Rio Pacing

NBC says Rio pacing ahead of London Games four years ago.

March Ends With a Bernie

Bernie Sanders for President is airing the most TV spots, says Media Monitors.

Why Carriage Complaint Process is Broken

Herring Networks says the carriage complaint process is unending.

Television Auction Deadline Looms

TV owners must confirm auction participation by 6 p.m. Tuesday.