Tuesday, June 16, 2026

John Thune

Thune Weighs in on Effective Competition

John Thune (R-SD) has stated his opinion on the FCC’s recent move
SBG / Sinclair Broadcast Group

Sinclair Clarity in Operational Strategy

It’s been 20 years since Sinclair Broadcast Group went public
LPTV

Lots of Ifs Built into LPTV Deal

These are dicey times to be investing in the low power television business
Charter Communications

Charter Chats up the FCC

With a pending major acquisition on the table, one which requires FCC and DOJ approval
FCC

New Jersey’s Nevada Move-in Fights Virtual FCC Battle

The issue was whether Channel 3 WJLP-TV Middletown Township NJ could use a virtual channel
TVB / Television Bureau of Advertising

TVB Homes in on Automotive

The automotive advertising category is somewhat at a crossroad
LPTV

Raleigh Class A on the Brink

A presumably auction-eligible station in the Raleigh-Durham DMA had multiple violations of FCC rules and
Deadline

Coalition Wants to Keep the Auction on Target

An interdisciplinary group of entities are keenly interested in keeping the incentive auction rolling
Gavel

Troubled NAB Comments on Auction

The National Association of Broadcasters has told the FCC that it took the incentive auction backwards

Commissioners Explain Cable Competition Votes

To consumers who are frustrated with their inability to vote with their wallets when choosing between MVPDs
Democrat and Republican

Debate Rules Sets Of Qualifying Scramble

Or at least, there is every likelihood that there will be a scramble

Television Executives in Motion

Students have been graduating from high schools and colleges from coast to coast,
CBS

It’s Showtime, on an Apple Device Near You

CBS is going virtual for the second time

FCC Installs Presumption of Cable Competition

In a ruling that will have many scratching their heads
Dish Network

No Urgency for Ergen, Dish

However, Dish Network honcho Charlie Ergen did confirm