Monday, June 15, 2026

Charter Communications

Why Charter’s Losses Could Be Short-Term

Charter's taking a hit now with higher-than-expected TWC merger financing.

Has Viacom’s ‘Ship Sailed’ or Will It Sell Assets?

Wall Street seemed upbeat about the Viacom board naming CEO Philippe Dauman executive chairman, replacing Sumner Redstone
Cable / Satellite

Nexstar, Cox Reach Détente Ahead of Super Bowl

Cox & Nexstar signed a new retrans deal just ahead of the Super Bowl.

Nielsen Marries TV Viewing, Consumer Purchases

Ad agency RPA has licensed Nielsen’s Local Buyer Reach service for television.
Viacom

Dauman Now Executive Chair at Viacom

Viacom's board has elected CEO Philippe Dauman as chairman.
Gavel

What Could Dampen TV M&A for Months?

Don’t look for much in the way of M&A activity among TV stations from now until this fall.
CBS

Redstone Steps Down as Moonves Rises

Summer Redstone steps down as CBS chairman & is replaced by CEO Les Moonves.
Meredith

Meredith M&A Hunt Strengthens

Meredith is looking for television stations to acquire.
Democrat and Republican

Politics+Viewing Habits Can Help TV Sell Ad Inventory

Nielsen says tyining politics to viewing habits can help TV sell ad inventory.
Meredith

Meredith Raises Stockholder Dividend

The Meredith board has raised the stockholder's dividend.
Deal

Scripps, TWC Reportedly Re-Up Retrans Deal

E.W. Scripps & TWC have reportedly re-negotiated their re-transmission deal.

‘Big Game’ Viewers Treat Ads as Entertainment

Typical TV ad-blocking or skipping is turned on its head for football’s “big game.”

Why comScore Thinks it Will Disrupt Visual Media Measurement

The $732M comScore-Rentrak deal closed Monday.

Gray TV Board Chair Passes Away

The chairman of Gray Television’s board passed away.
Nexstar Broadcasting Group

Nexstar-Cox Dispute Leads to Blackout in 9 Markets

Nexstar stations in 9 markets went dark on Cox Cable in a retrans dispute.