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.
Cable / Satellite

GreatLand Connections may be merger offspring

A new cable company may be coming to a town near you, or even the one where you live.
TV Remote

Stations look to change channels in advance of auction

A trio of stations have proposals before the FCC to pack up their bags and move to a new spot on the
Gannett

Moody’s applauds Gannett exit from print

Gannett’s reliance on broadcast and digital businesses and the absence of a print-based anchor figure to improve overall results.
Democrat and Republican

Complaints about political ad sponsors rebuffed by FCC

A political ad sponsorship dispute has been addressed by the FCC.
SBG / Sinclair Broadcast Group

Sinclair ups its ante in Las Vegas

The presence of Sinclair Broadcast Group in Las Vegas is about to skyrocket.