Monday, June 15, 2026

FCC

How Could Auction Quiet Period Affect TV Sales?

Attorney David Oxenford says FCC's auction quiet period could affect TV station sales.

NAB Asks FCC to Put Charter-TWC Review On Ice

NAB asked the FCC to suspend its Charter-TWC-merger.

Walmart Makes Some Moves

In the Media Monitors TV Spot Ten last week McDonald’s was clearly #1
Tegna

Tegna, Dish Resolve Dispute

Tegna & Dish have resolved their retrans dispute.
Consumers

Watchdog Groups Fight Exclusivity Rules

Who wants to ditch the television exclusivity rules?
U.S. Congress

Senate Commerce, Judiciary Leaders Press FCC

Senate Commerce, Judiciary leaders press FCC on exclusivity.

Bowling Ads Return to TV, Cable

A new ad campaign for Bowlmor AMF airs this fall on TV and cable outlets.

Franken Urges “Highest” Scrutiny of Charter-TWC

Sen. Al Franken raised concerns about proposed Charter-TWC deal.

TV Viewing Drop Charted

eMarketer predicts TV watching time will drop in 2016.
Handshake

A North Dakota TV Deal is In The Works

Reiten Television intends to sell several stations to Nexstar Broadcasting.

Media General Says Meredith Deal Still Alive

Media General refutes reports that say its Meredith deal is dead.
Gavel

FCC Clarifies Prohibited Communications

The FCC has clarified prohibited communications for its incentive auction.

Broadcasters Embrace Social Media

The majority of C-level executives are on LinkedIn.
Ajit Pai

Pai: Broadcasters Should Have Priority in UHF Band

Pai says broadcasters should have priority in repacked UHF band.

Second Investor Opposes Proposed Media General-Meredith Deal

Another investor opposes the proposed Media General-Meredith merger.