FCC Chairman Carr: TV Ownership Rule Real Restores Balance
In a lengthy statement, FCC Chairman Brendan Carr said it is time "to restore balance to the broadcast airwaves" and bring back "a healthy counterbalance to the growing leverage of national programmers." He also took great lengths to demonstrate how the FCC has the authority to modify the cap.
Select Pacers Games Heading To Nexstar Broadcast TV Stations
The live simulcasts of streaming service DAZN's coverage begin on October 23, with the Pacers game against the Dallas Mavericks appearing on WTTV-TV or WXIN-TV in Indianapolis, the market's home for CBS and FOX programming. A Nexstar spokesperson confirmed that a game schedule is forthcoming.
Pluto TV Parent Paramount Must Face Unlawful Kid ID Claims
A federal lawsuit filed against Paramount Skydance Corp. by parents of minor children who streamed content on the Pluto TV FAST channel platform will continue with seven claims the company that on October 6 expects to complete its merger with Warner Bros. Discovery sought to dismiss.
In Final O&O Move, CBS Minnesota Gets AR/VR Upgrade
It's an advancement seen across numerous CBS Owned Stations facilities' newsrooms in recent months, including stations in Boston, Pittsburgh, and Sacramento. Now, the Paramount Global operation branded as "CBS Minnesota" is readying the inclusion of AR/VR technology in its newscasts.
Texas Bankruptcy Judge Dishes Up Sizable Debt Reduction OK
A Houston federal bankruptcy court judge has signed off on a Chapter 11 restructuring plan that will eliminate billions of dollars in debt held by one of the nation's two direct broadcast satellite companies. It resolves a bitter legal battle with a significant number of its lienholders.
NHL Hockey Returns To Atlanta … At Least On TV
Fifteen years after Atlanta lost its second NHL team, Scripps Sports hopes to fill the pro hockey void in Atlanta — at least via territorial broadcast rights. To accomplish that, it has signed a deal to bring the team that calls Bridgestone Arena its home to viewers via a Fox TV Stations property in the South's largest market.
WANF’s Hawks Broadcasts Get An Official Sponsor
The Gray Media flagship television station that enjoys a broadcast rights agreement with the Atlanta Hawks National Basketball Association club has scored an official broadcast sponsor for its season-long telecasts.
HC2 Makes A Major LPTV Deal With QVC
Its licensee name is Ventana Television, but when one takes a closer look at who is involved, they'll find the name of the Associate General Counsel at home shopping brand QVC. He's has signed off on a deal that will deliver a collection of low-power broadcast TV stations to HC2 Broadcasting.
Scripps News Ups McGarvy To Wider Leadership Role
He's a veteran of The E.W. Scripps Company who has served as News Director of WEWS-TV in Cleveland, and as Asst. News Director of KMGH-TV in Denver. Most recently, he's served as Senior Director of Digital News Operations. Starting October 5, he'll be the new Head of News for the company.
Pistons Add Six Michigan DMAs With Scripps Sports Deal
As RBR+TVBR first announced on May 13, the Detroit Pistons selected The E.W. Scripps Co.'s WMYD-20 as the NBA team's official television partner for the 2026-2027 season. On Monday, the team revealed the local broadcast schedule for both TV and radio. In doing so, the Pistons confirmed that Scripps Sports will bring visual play-by-play to six outlying DMAs in the team's territory.
Two Clear Leaders At Spot TV and Spot Cable For 2026
It's another big week at Spot TV for the company founded in Central Florida that today is the most recognizable accident attorney specialist firm in the U.S. Similarly, a European second-hand online clothing retailer is enjoying another huge week at Spot Cable, as these respective brands have emerged as some of television's biggest advertisers in 2026.
AI: Unstoppable Disruptor Or Valued Tool For Linear Media?
As investors debate how much AI will disrupt or augment the human-led media ecosystem, one thing is clear for one MoffettNathanson analyst: we're not in Kansas anymore. In a freshly penned note, the analyst follows "AI's Yellow Brick Road" — with the Las Vegas Sphere's re-envisioned "The Wizard of Oz" screenings as its backdrop.
Hawk Squawk: Wilkins, Rathbun To Call Games For Gray Coverage
The NBA's Atlanta Hawks, WANF-TV "Atlanta News First" and Gray Media's Peachtree Sports Network have unveiled the on-air broadcast team for televised coverage of the pro basketball team throughout the 2026-27 season.
Hurricane-Driven Saturday Nights Come To N.C. Capital
A selection of games featuring the NHL team formerly known as the Hartford Whalers will be seen on WRAL-5 and WRAZ-50 in the Raleigh-Durham market as part of a special Saturday night package agreed to by Capital Broadcasting and the pro hockey franchise.
Analyst: Paramount Plus WBD Equals ‘A More Formidable Competitor’
MoffettNathanson was curious as to the impact of a combined Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros. Discovery. It found "Paramount WBD" would have had a roughly 13% share of total TV viewership by distributor in the first half of 2026. This puts "Paramount WBD" in a tie with YouTube for the top spot.