Monday, June 15, 2026

U.S. Congress

TV Owners Close to Victory on Budget Bill

NAB may have a big win this week on an issue that affects TV owners.

Glenfiddich Testing DISH Programmatic Exchange for TV Ads

The DISH programmatic ad exchange enables real-time bidding.
Cable / Satellite

Appeal Filed of Cable Competition Presumption

NAB files federal appeal of cable competition presumption
Gavel

Howard May Gamble on Spectrum Auction

Howard Univ. thinking of taking part in incentive auction & giving up WHUT.

Non-Eligible Class A’s Want In On Auction

Non-eligible Class A’s want to take part in the broadcast incentive auction.

Powell Challenges Cable Customer Service

NCTA President/CEO Michael Powell challenges cable industry to improve customer service.
Democrat

Dems Will Debate Without WMUR

Dems will debate without WMUR.

Many Will Try OTT, But Not for Long

Many consumers will try OTT TV this holiday season, but cancel their subscriptions within 6 months.

Certain Bundles Make Cord-Cutting Easier

eMarketer looks at cord-cutting for the first time.

TV Translators, LPTVs on Next FCC Meeting Agenda

TV translators, LPTVs on next FCC meeting agenda
Nexstar Broadcasting Group

Nexstar May Further Sweeten MG Bid

Nexstar signaled it’s prepared to dig in for its bid to takeover Media General.

Rural Groups Seek TV Translator Protection

Rural groups have asked the FCC for TV translator protection in re-pack.
Sold

Auction Consideration Included in TV Sale

Auction consideration included in TV sale.
Nexstar Broadcasting Group

Why MG-Nexstar Deal May Not Be Dead

Why Media General-Nexstar deal may not be dead.
TVB / Television Bureau of Advertising

‘We Get Voters’ Launches

TVB launched campaign to highlight local TV’s ability to reach & influence voters.