Thursday, June 18, 2026

Handshake

LA noncoms will drop 6 and share

There will be at least 6 MHz worth of spectrum to auction off to wireless companies in the Los Angeles
Telemundo

Telemundo launches reality contest with built-in sponsors

One way to guarantee that a new program will generate some cash is to involve sponsors from the get-go,
21st Century Fox

Foxy debt strategy for the 21st Century

The plan is to take a hit now to benefit in the long run
NAB / National Association of Broadcasters

NAB responds to Wheeler’s delay diatribe

If the FCC is stepping beyond its authority, it is the FCC that is causing the delay
Media General

MGI/LIN deal modifications are credit-neutral

The merger of LIN Media into Media General suffered a minor upheaval
U.S. Congress

Local Choice scrubbed from satellite bill

Consideration of a satellite bill proceed without being weighed down by the anchor of their

Raycom addresses DirecTV deal

Raycom says DirecTV is the one antagonizing the public
Dollar Sign

Economists point our perverse prognosis for a la carte bill

Economists explain why the attempt to save cable subscribers money “by regulatory fiat” would in fact
No!

Comcast/TWC wedding opposition is growing

Rival media companies are beginning to voice reasons to shoot down the proposed merger of Comcast and

Gray outlook positive after ABC acquisitions

Moody's likes Gray's two-station buy.
US Congress

House leaders slam the brakes on local TV rule changes

Leaders tell FCC: No changes without comprehensive study:

Fate of LPTV hangs in the incentive auction balance

LPTV advocates are uncertain about regulatory pre-auction support.
Gordon Smith

Industry organizations weigh in on STAVRA

Here are comments from NAB, ATVA, TVFreedom and ACA.
People watching TV

Cable flip flops over a la carte

Now suddenly cable loves the idea of a la carte, on a purely self-serving basis.