Thursday, July 23, 2026

Merger Supporters, Opponents Get Their Say

Media consolidation supporters, opponents got to square off before lawmakers.

Miller Kaplan Ups TV Base

Miller Kaplan Arase is growing its TV client base.

Attitudes Towards TV Need to Change

50-year broadcast attorney says TV owners get dissed.

NAB, FCC Duel Over TV Exclusivity

The FCC and NAB are at odds over the agency’s plan to drop TV exclusivity rules.
Cable / Satellite

Millennials Keep Cable for Video on PCs, Laptops

Millennials keep cable to watch videos online and are not in a rush to cancel.

FCC Seeks More Charter-TWC Data

The FCC is asking for more information about the proposed Charter-TWC deal.

NAB Praises Uptick in OTA Households

In Q2, Nielsen finds an uptick in broadcast-only homes.
FCC

FCC Slaps TV Licensees for Exceeding Ad Limits

The FCC says 3 TV stations aired too many ads.
NAB / National Association of Broadcasters

NAB Refutes MVPDs’ Claim of Competitive Pay-TV

NAB tells FCC about MVPD consolidation.

Shareholders Okay TWC-Charter Deal

TWC shareholders okay $56B Charter acquisition.

More Scatter Dollars for TV

More scatter dollars for TV, cable flat in August.

Williams Case ‘Untidy Management Crisis’

Brian Williams returns to work Monday.

Analysts Favor Altice-Cablevision, But Will Feds?

Wall Street liked the announced Altice acquisition of Cablevision, but will the feds?
Cablevision

Altice to Buy Cablevision

Altice plans to acquire Cablevision for $17.7 billion.
FCC

KDOC Skirts $6,000 Fine

The FCC rescinded a $6,000 fine against KDOC(TV), Anaheim, Calif.