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.
The QSRs Dominate As Back-to-School Movement Begins
From Maricopa County to Maui and from Boca Raton to Jupiter, school is back in session. What will that mean for the quick-service restaurant brands that invested heavily on cable TV for the week ending August 10, now that many of their customers will be in classrooms and study halls?
With Core Ad Revenue As Expected, Gray Offers Q2 Review
Gray Media on Friday morning lifted the curtain on its second quarter 2025 financial results, with core advertising revenue consistent with the company's updated guidance for the three-month period ending June 30. However, the company swung to a net loss, missing analysts' forecasts.
Kagan Assesses Amazon Prime’s Subscriber Story
While Amazon Prime may be a draw for some subscribers for its exclusive live sports offerings and feature films, rather than its original scripted series, one thing is for certain: it has gained nearly 30 million paid subscribers in the U.S. in the last five years.
Ahead of Disney Acquisition, Fubo Posts A Positive Q2
In what could be its last second quarter earnings report, Fubo, which is being acquired by The Walt Disney Co., delivered results that exceeded both its subscriber and revenue guidance. This led investors to snap up shares in the "Sports First" vMVPD, bringing it closer to a new year-to-date high.
TEGNA Delivers On Its Financial Commitments In Q2
The second quarter of 2025 was a beneficial one for broadcast TV station ownership group TEGNA Inc., as CEO Mike Steib noted the company formerly known as Gannett is "making important progress on the strategic initiatives" that will shape the NYSE-traded company's future."