Friday, October 4, 2024

U.S. Congress

Senate Commerce, Judiciary Leaders Press FCC

Senate Commerce, Judiciary leaders press FCC on exclusivity.

Bowling Ads Return to TV, Cable

A new ad campaign for Bowlmor AMF airs this fall on TV and cable outlets.

Franken Urges “Highest” Scrutiny of Charter-TWC

Sen. Al Franken raised concerns about proposed Charter-TWC deal.

TV Viewing Drop Charted

eMarketer predicts TV watching time will drop in 2016.
Handshake

A North Dakota TV Deal is In The Works

Reiten Television intends to sell several stations to Nexstar Broadcasting.

Media General Says Meredith Deal Still Alive

Media General refutes reports that say its Meredith deal is dead.
Gavel

FCC Clarifies Prohibited Communications

The FCC has clarified prohibited communications for its incentive auction.

Broadcasters Embrace Social Media

The majority of C-level executives are on LinkedIn.
Ajit Pai

Pai: Broadcasters Should Have Priority in UHF Band

Pai says broadcasters should have priority in repacked UHF band.

Second Investor Opposes Proposed Media General-Meredith Deal

Another investor opposes the proposed Media General-Meredith merger.
Media General

Media General to Review $4B Nexstar Bid

Media General has retained advisors to review Nextar's bid.
Gavel

Incentive Auction Webinar Planned

The FCC is holding a Webinar on the incentive auction.
Facebook

Facebook, Live TV to Become Cozier

Facebook wants to expand the connection between itself and live TV.
Rentrak

Rentrak to Measure Syndication

Rentrak has a new reporting service for syndicated programming at a national level. The service will report national ratings and impressions for live, C3 and...
FCC

Deadlines Apply to Retrans Input

Comment dates are set for the FCC's NPRM on Retrans "Good Faith" talks.