Friday, July 24, 2026

Comcast sees extortionists among merger opponents

Comcst says that many opponents are those that are trying to use it for their own gain in exchange for
Rupert Murdoch

Is Murdoch really done with Time Warner?

A member of the mogul class who knows Murdoch is not so sure.
Deal

There’s an iceberg under that Tupelo TV tip

Wow. The announcement that WTVA-TV in Tupelo left a lot of facts beneath the water line.
Cable / Satellite

Partnership to measure niche cable channels

Currently unmeasured audiences for niche or “long tail” television networks will be coming from Simulmedia Inc. and Nielsen.
Tribune Broadcasting

Taking stock of Tribune

The paperwork is into the Securities and Exchange Commission
FOX Networks

Fox notifies Tribune it’s ending its Seattle affiliation

Tribune Media Company has acknowledged that it has been served notice
Political Advertising

Republican PAC shifting ad buys

At least one national political action committee is changing its plans
CBS

CBS: Hang on and enjoy a nice ride

Wells Fargo analyst Marci Ryvicker believes there may be some turbulence in the new future
F-bomb

TV reporter signs of with one of the seven words

Am KTVA Anchorage AK reporter decided she would rather work in the marijuana business

Luken took a licking but now it’s ticking

Luken Communications has emerged from Chapter 11.
Los Angeles Dodgers

Dodger dealings could impact Comcast/TWC wedding

Rep. Tony Cardenas is pleased about late season Dodgers TV action but he wants more

Comcast defends TWC acquisition

There is a lot of competition in the video delivery field, Comcast has told the FCC
CNN

CNN gets into lifestyles

The show will be delving into the lives of “neighbors” who appear normal but who in fact are not what they seem.
Nexstar Broadcasting Group

FCC punts on Nexstar-TWC signal export dispute

A few years back Time Warner Cable introduced a new tactic into the world of hardball retransmission consent
People watching TV

Television screen still the preferred viewing option

When it comes time to total up actual viewing hours...