Tuesday, June 16, 2026

BIA Kelsey

Local Video Ad Spending To Near $38B By 2021

BIA/Kelsey: Spending on "local video to target local audiences" will grow from $32.6 billion in 2016

Estrella TV Inks Its Second DBS Deal

A DISH deal comes four months after LBI Media inked a deal for DirecTV coverage. Struggles with Comcast continue, however.

This D.C. Lawyer Wants Easing Of Anti-Collusion Rules

The Incentive Auction "has handcuffed" the broadcast TV industry in many respects for more than a year, this D.C. attorney says

Wazee Digital Sets A New Chief Technology Head

A former Gracenote executive is promoted from within and will lead Wazee's engineering, product, and IT functions

Tom Wheeler’s STB Plan Officially Dead

NAB says, "We're pleased that this proposal is being shelved." NCTA, ACA offer no immediate comment to RBR + TVBR
FCC

FCC Takes Next Step To Conclude Spectrum Auction

The FCC is doubling the increment percentage used to set new clock prices for all spectrum in each round
Meredith

How Much Is Meredith’s Dividend Lift?

The decision came during the company's annual strategic retreat, where a new board member was elected

Guess What Company’s Stock Is A Good Value?

A veteran analyst assigned an "Overweight" rating in initiating coverage
FCC

Post-Incentive Auction Transition Plan Set

Methodology set to firm up construction deadlines for stations shifting to new homes following the incentive auction

Is ‘Net-Connected TV Penetration Maxing Out?

The penetration of Internet-connected TVs among U.S. broadband households has grown from 50% in 2013 to 74% at the end of 2016
Univision Communications, Inc.

Is A Spectrum Exit Likely For Univision?

A retransmission fee dispute continues, potentially harming L.A., N.Y. viewers
Perry Sook

Nexstar Board Approves Dividend Bump

The broadcast television company's board on Friday approved a 25% increase in its quarterly cash dividend

Tijuana-based SoCal Player Set For ‘Gala’ Switch

The VHF station had been serving San Diego with English-language programming since 1953, through three network affiliations

Should The FCC Review ‘Harms’ Of Cable Bundles?

The ACA and a group of indie programmers have urged the FCC to "address the harms associated with channel bundling"
FCC

Here’s How To Prepare For FCC Auction’s Next Step

Get ready for a mock auction, the FCC says