Has Nielsen Shifted On Total Content Ratings Launch?
Nielsen says clients wanted them to alter the way it's sharing data during the agency evaluation period set for this month
DirecTV Brings Back Hearst’s Broadcast Stations
All 30 Hearst Television stations blacked out by DirecTV are now back on the DBS provider's national lineups
Viacom Creates Global Entertainment COO Role
One individual will now oversee the operations and strategy for 7 domestic networks and VIMN
‘OTT Is The New Normal’: Broadcast In ’17?
Over-The-Top video (OTT) has not only been welcomed into the industry fold but is now driving mainstream broadcast strategies
Final Round Set For Reverse Auction’s Current Stage
The Commission announced Wednesday (1/4) that Stage 4 of its Reverse Auction will conclude on Friday, Jan. 13.
Nexstar Nets Big Distribution Deal As Hearst Fights
Nexstar has guaranteed that its stations will reach some 10 million cable TV subscribers while Hearst battles DirecTV
‘A Comprehensive’ Deal Brings CBS To Hulu
The flagship CBS network -- along with the CBS Sports Network and POP channel -- will be added to Hulu's new live TV service
Sook Selected To Lead This Local Broadcast TV Lobby
Nexstar's President/CEO has been elected to serve as TVB Chairman for a two-year term
How Special Is That Tribune Media Special Dividend?
The dividend is payable on Feb. 3, 2017 to stockholders and warrant holders of record at the close of business on Jan. 13
Univision Gets FCC OK For 49% Foreign Ownership
Up to 40% of Univision's equity and voting interest may now be held by Televisa and its affiliates
New Year’s In The Dark, Thanks To Retrans Disputes
Four bitterly protracted retransmission agreements that have yet to be codified result in channel blackouts across the U.S.
QVC Goes Italian For HD Channel’s Launch
The agreement is valued at roughly $1 million and is for a three-year term.
McAlpine Ascends To Cobalt’s CEO Role
He is a four-decade broadcast industry veteran who has been a part of the executive team for the past five years
DirecTV Codifies New Cox Carriage Deal
Ten Cox-owned local broadcast stations are in the process of being restored to DirecTV and U-Verse lineups
These LPTV, Translator CPs Accepted For Filing
Eight low-power TV and/or television translator applications have been accepted for filing by the FCC.














