Top Tips For The Nationwide EAS Test
Harold Price, President of Sage Alerting Systems, offers some suggestions for broadcast media as the test approaches.
Moody’s Upgrades Gray, Assigns Rating To Notes
A “B2” rating was assigned to Gray Television’s proposed $525 million of new notes due 2024, and upgraded its existing notes due 2026.
FCC Says Farewell To UHF Discount
The FCC has abolishing its 30-year-old UHF discount, which gives TV station owners greater leeway in complying with the national audience reach cap.
TV Duopoly Ditched In Huntsville
An ABC affiliate in Alabama was poised to enter a duopoly via a JSA with Raycom. Now, the station is going to an entity tied to Heartland Media.
Sinclair Adds $150 Million To Share Buyback Plan
The company, presently with $58 million in its current authorization, has set an additional plan in motion.
Raycom Helps Bring Relief To Water-logged Louisiana
“Louisiana Rising” benefit concert also gets coverage on ABC O&Os, six other TV companies’ stations.
OTT Sees Healthy Gains In Broadband Homes
Services such as Netflix and Hulu are increasingly common in households with broadband access, Parks Associates finds.
TVU Readies Services For Election Season
Broadcasters set to cover the presidential debates and Election Day events have a wireless uplink provider to consider.
Nexstar To Shed Seven As DOJ OK’s Media General Deal
The DOJ gave its approval to the merger acquisition, so long as Nexstar sheds seven stations. Buyers are already confirmed.
Houston Now No. 8 In New Nielsen DMA Rankings
Texas' second-largest market is now ahead of Boston, now No. 9, and Atlanta, now No. 10. Meanwhile, Orlando and Cleveland have
RTDNF Launches Permanent Endowment Fund
The fund is designed to assure the foundation’s future and efforts on behalf of radio, TV and digital
FCC Five Set For Senate Inquiry
Republican John Thune, who chairs the Senate Commerce Committee, will convene the Sept. 15 hearing, which “will have a broad scope.”
NAB Assails Cable Association On FCC Bundling
The ACA wants the FCC to restrict bundling by programmers. The NAB believes this would have huge
NAB: Wireless Carriers Caused Forward Auction Flop
The surprisingly “modest” participation comes despite wireless carriers’ cries of a “spectrum crisis,” the NAB argues.
Typical Household Uses Seven Active Devices Daily
New research also finds that 6% of North American households have more than 15 active devices.