Canada’s Competition Tribunal OK’s Rogers-Shaw Deal
With the decision, released late Thursday, the Canadian Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry now holds the final judgment call on whether or not to approve a transaction the companies hoped would close by the end of 2022.
Is Gray’s Current Stock Price A Good Value?
On November 4, Gray Television shares dipped below the $9 mark. Today, they're heading toward a 5% gain from Wednesday and were priced at $11.25 with 30 minutes remaining in Thursday's trading. Is the stock still "a bargain?" Financial blog Simply Wall St. sought the answer to that question.
LPTV Broadcasters Association Makes Exec. Dir. Move
In July 2022, Michael Lee exited as the first Executive Director of the LPTV Broadcasters Association, founded by "SuperFrank" Copsidas. Now, the individual selected to replace him on a temporary basis is departing, and the advocacy group is now welcoming its next person to take the role.
A Live Sports App Could Come From Amazon … Or Not
Amazon is developing a standalone app for live sports, part of the company’s broader push into securing rights for athletic events, according to a report published on Wednesday. But, the app could never see the light of day.
A HD-Only Shift Will Wait For Spanish TV Consumers
From Bilbao to Barcelona and from Malaga to Madrid, the Spanish government anticipated a wholesale shutdown of standard definition TV signals. That won't happen just yet, because that would prevent many from watching broadcast television in Spain.
FCC Grants NEXTGEN TV Modifications For Miami, Boston Licensees
It's official: The two markets where Sunbeam Television owns and operates over-the-air stations are on target for bringing ATSC 3.0-powered NEXTGEN TV signals to viewers who have sets capable of receiving the "improved" digital broadcasts. But, are those stations participating in the widespread launch of NEXTGEN TV in these respective locales?
Castelli Captures Conch Republic LPTV CPs
Vince Castelli has been an active buyer of low-power television stations. In early November, he completed his Castelli Media's purchase of a group of LPTVs associated with John Kyle. This followed a July 2022 agreement to acquire a LPTV in Florida's Panhandle from Jeff Winemiller. Now, Castelli is expanding once again in the Sunshine State.
A Touching Holiday Spot Soars At OTA TV For Walmart
The spot, which recognizes the Christmas, Chanukkah and Kwanzaa traditions in addition to South Asian celebrations associated with the end of the year, is not only moving, but it is also leading the Spot Ten TV report from Media Monitors for the second consecutive week.
Harriett Robinson: Buying More Shares of GTN
On December 19, with the company's shares closing at $10.58 per share, one major shareholder of Gray Television obtained a significant chunk of stock in a company many Wall Street observers believe is an undervalued NYSE-traded issue. Here's the rub: this big holder of Gray stock was purchased at an average cost of $17.82 per share.
Canada’s Competition Tribunal Still Undecided On Rogers-Shaw Deal
With the clock ticking and the nation of Canada awaiting a decision, Canada's Competition Tribunal on Wednesday (12/21) confirmed that the wait will continue. And, it has nothing more to say about the matter.
How Effective Is Broadcast TV For Local Agencies?
That's a question Borrell Associates posed in its Fall 2002 survey of local advertising agencies, and the answer is great news for TVB leaders and those on the sales side of free-to-air television stations across the U.S. — in particular low-power stations in markets where opportunities abound.
Stingray Brings Music Channels To A U.S. OTT Platform
It not only owns radio stations across Canada but happens to be a global music, media and technology company with commercial-free music stations found on such U.S. MVPDs as Hotwire. Now, two Stingray 'FAST' channels are heading to a growing U.S. OTT provider.
Bally Sports Heading To FuboTV
All 19 Bally Sports RSNs will begin appearing "in the coming weeks" on FuboTV, the financially challenged operation with John Janedis as CFO that just suffered a cyberattack during a pivotal 2022 FIFA World Cup match.
Analyst Tackles ‘Linear’s Decline, Streaming’s Rise’
Michael Nathanson, Senior Analyst at MoffettNathanson, admits that his Wall Street advisement house has painted "a grim picture" about the current state of linear TV thanks to accelerated cord cutting trends. Now, he laments, "We darken that picture even more." Brace yourselves.
Comscore Celebrates A Client Win With ‘AZTV7’
Just how big the audience is for the locally owned television station serving Arizona's biggest DMA will now be the job of the company seeking to gain more TV measurement business from privately held Nielsen, which is in the midst of a major leadership restructuring.