Wednesday, October 2, 2024

Nexstar Broadcasting Group

How Nexstar Combined Builds in Texas

Nexstar combined KMID-TV and KPEJ-TV in Midland-Odessa, Texas.
Gavel

Which Wireless Bidders Seek TV Spectrum?

The FCC received 100+ applications from wireless companies for the incentive auction.
Gavel

Auction Is a Go

It appears the auction will begin on time.
Gavel

Latina Gets in Auction

Late Thursday, a federal court of appeals ruled on Latina Broadcasting case.
TV Remote

TV Ad Spend Up

The TV, cable and digital ad spend climbed in February.
FCC

How DTC Refutes T-Mobile Repack Beliefs

Digital Tech Consulting says many of T-Mobile’s assumptions about he TV repack are wrong.
Dish Network

Dish Sues NBCUniversal in Retrans Fight

Dish Network filed a breach of contract lawsuit against NBCUniversal in retrans fight.

Wheeler Warns Budget Cuts Could Affect Repack

FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler tells House Appropriations subcommittee how auction cuts could affect TV repack.
Democrat and Republican

Sanders Leads on TV

On broadcast TV in the last ten days, Bernie Sanders has taken the lead with 6,673 spots aired.

Katz Television Promotes Heaton to SVP Political Sales

Katz TV Group creates SVP of Political Sales job.
FCC

FCC Video Competition Workshop Set for March 21

FCC workshop on video competition is March 21.
Preston Padden

Why Padden Says Auction Bid Forecasts Are Wrong

Preston Padden says auction financial predictions are not accurate.

LaPlatney to Succeed McTear at Raycom

Raycom Media President/CEO Paul McTear will retire this June.

Uptick for Broadcast CPMs

Television advertising came back in a big way last month.

Auction Bids Could Be Low Without Dark Horse

Spectrum auction bids may be lower than expected without dark horse driving.