Mark Fratrik: ATSC 3.0 Means More Dollars For TV
The transition to the ATSC 3.0 broadcast standard could result in big money for large- and medium-market TV stations, come 2020
WBU Technical Committee Sets Management Team
The Toronto-based World Broadcasting Unions (WBU) has a new elected management team for the two-year 2017-2018 term
Shalom! A New TV News Option Arrives
Altice USA's Optimum and Suddenlink systems get new 24/7 cable news entry; Dan Raviv on as senior D.C. correspondent
Sinclair Station Sees Union Decertification
When contacted by RBR + TVBR, a Local 246 representative declined to comment on the vote
Here’s The Second Network Shift In San Diego
Signs point to another mid-year affiliate defection in "America's Finest City"
Why Did Barclays Downgrade Viacom?
Three Wall Street analysts upgraded Viacom. Barclays analyst Kannan Venkateshwar downgraded the company. Why?
What’s Next For FCC’s Spectrum Auction?
With auction proceeds of $19,632,506,746, the Commission wrapped up the Forward Auction on Friday following Round 58
Forward Auction Bids: Behind The Dollars
Where was bidding not-so-spectacular? RBR + TVBR examined the final bids and found the answer for you
Univision/Charter Injunction Hearing Delayed
Univision stations return to Charter's Spectrum cable systems across the U.S., but only for a week as a battle rages on
Post-Auction Shutdowns Set For PBS Affiliates
Central Michigan University sheds a satellite, but the University of South Florida is phasing out its TV operation
Sinclair Scores Millions From Spectrum Auction
Sinclair announcement comes as KATU-2 and KOMO-4 return to Frontier systems
Bob Bakish’s Five-Point Plan
Paramount to get life support from Nickelodeon as Spike is set for early 2018 'Paramount Network' rebranding
How Viacom Beat The Street In Fiscal Q1
Investors react positively with shares up more than 6.5% in early trading on Wall Street
Two TV Players Reveal Spectrum Auction Windfall
Concurrently, OTA Broadcasting urges FCC to expedite post-600 MHz auction channel repacking transition.
CBS, Nielsen Renew Ratings Vows
The new pact includes the just-accredited "Local Digital in TV Ratings"