Friday, June 19, 2026

Tom Wolzien scores patent for live talk TV programming

The US Patent and Trademark Office is scheduled to issue U.S. Patent 8,767,031 7/1 for the Video Call
Aereo

Broadcasters may seek damages from Aereo

The game is far from over for Aereo after its loss against broadcasters at the Supreme Court last week

ACA to FCC: Ensure consumers have access to out-of-market signals

The American Cable Association wants the FCC to act on

KVIQ sale closes in California

Kalil & Co. announced the closing on KVIQ-DT Eureka, CA, from Sainte Partners II, LP to Redwood Television Partners LLC. The seller is a California-based company. Kalil & Co. was the exclusive broker for this transaction. The price was
Luken Communications

Luken signs affiliation deal With WLFG-TV

Luken Communications announced a multi-network affiliation agreement with WLFG, serving the Tri-Cities, TN-VA market (DMA 97). WLFG, owned
FOX

Fox to use Aereo ruling against Dish’s streaming service

Shortly after the Supreme Court decision last week deeming Aereo’s streaming TV service illegal, Fox
BET

One killed, four hurt at pre-BET Awards Party

A man was killed and four others were injured early Sunday in a shooting during a pre-show party
Aereo

Aereo pauses service

The below message was sent out to Aereo customers 6/28. The company wants to emphasize that this is a pause, and that the company is not shutting down. Aereo is consulting with the court and mapping out next steps.

NY AG announces settlement with theatrical union

NY Attorney General Eric Schneiderman announced a settlement with the International Alliance of Theatrical & Stage Employees, Local 52

USHCC applauds SCOTUS decision against Aereo

The United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (USHCC) is pleased with the Supreme Court 6-3

LPTV SRC: FCC needs major CDBS update

On 6/26, the LPTV Spectrum Rights Coalition's Director Mike Gravino posted comments on the official

Aereo decision a boon, not a bane for innovation

Aereo’s system was a case of legal engineering rather than technical ingenuity. In American Broadcasting
Brian Wieser

Online video and TV budgets: Sanity check time

Ongoing conjecture put forward by many market participants regarding shifts of spending between traditional TV and online video have led us to give
NAB / National Association of Broadcasters

NAB comments in proceeding on program exclusivity rules

Here are comments NAB submitted to the FCC 6/26 regarding the Commission's proceeding regarding network non-duplication

TVFreedom.org supports STARA

In acknowledging the leadership of Senate Judiciary Chairman Patrick Leahy and Ranking Member