Saturday, July 25, 2026

LIN Media

LIN reups with CBS ahead of merger

LIN Media has shored up its relationship with CBS in ten markets

Gray promotes ownership diversity with TV spin-offs

Wheeler: “We applaud the commitment of MMTC and Gray Television"

50 states to Senate: Protect local TV

All 50 state broadcast associations have collaborated on a letter which explains in detail the incredible
AP / Associated Press

AP Critic looks at network fall offerings

AP's Frazier Moore flagged 10 new network programs that he believes are worth checking out.
Cable / Satellite

Cable interests launch anti-broadcast campaign

ATVA will utilize radio, print and digital platforms to urge consumers to support the “local choice” legislation.
Al Franken

Frankly speaking, wedding should be scotched

Al Franken doesn’t want Comcast taking on a new bride. Others agree.

Gray follows CBS affiliation deal with Fox deal

Gray has a new affiliation deal with Fox.
No!

Break up the Comcast/TWC wedding, says Sinclair

The massive size of the merged entity if TWC is allowed to fold into Comcast exacerbates an already
SBG / Sinclair Broadcast Group

Sinclair looking to lawyer up

Sinclair has put out a help wanted notice.
NAB / National Association of Broadcasters

NAB holds its tongue on big media mergers

The NAB can’t help wondering why the FCC treats some businesses differently than others.
Tablets

Off-air TV coming to a tablet near you

Near you? You’re carrying it – and with the help of Tablet TV, you’ll be able to watch live broadcast television off air,
Democrat and Republican

Koch is the real thing for Democratic politicos

It is a well-known fact that political advertising begets more political advertising – one side cannot

CBS remains in play for Gray

Half of Gray Television’s 44 markets include a CBS affiliate, and that partnership will continue for the foreseeable future, thanks to a
Glenn Beck

Glenn Beck reached out to CNN for program deal

CNN reported that Glenn Beck's efforts to get onto more MSO lineups briefly led him to seek out help

Viacom sued by “Dating Naked” cast member

A woman who was on VH1’s "Dating Naked" series has filed a $10 million lawsuit after Viacom channel