Wheel, Jeopardy!, Judy on top with over 10m viewers each
CBS Television Distribution held the top three spots for the third week in May (May 12 – May 18). Wheel of Fortune, Jeopardy! and Judge Judy were each seen by over 10 million viewers, followed by ABC Syndication’s Weekend Adventure with just under 10 million viewers.
Broadcasters to sue FCC on JSA/SSA ban
As many thought was coming, the broadcast industry plans to sue the FCC over its decision to
Pai-O’Rielly issue joint statement on Sinclair turning in licenses
When the FCC voted 3/31 to restrict broadcasters’ use of JSAs, many
DirecTV adding Newsmax TV
Newsmax Media’s Newsmax TV has signed a distribution deal with DirecTV and is accelerating toward a national launch that expects
Brian Roberts defends Time Warner Cable buy
Comcast Chairman and CEO Brian Roberts on defended his company's $45 billion takeover of Time Warner Cable, saying the deal would make it more competitive in video and improve its broadband offerings for customers.
Vermont legislation potentially harmful to broadcasters
Sue Keenom, NAB SVP/State Associations and Board Relations, sent an email out 5/29 to all
Nielsen expands sample size in local TV markets
Nielsen announced a significant and broad expansion to its ongoing sample improvement plan that
Waywire Networks names new content partners
Waywire Networks announced the addition of 100 new branded channels to its network of branded and curated channels. With the additions
Gray announces senior secured debt refinancing
Gray Television has commenced a senior secured debt refinancing, expected to consist of a $500 million term loan and a $50 million revolving credit facility. The proceeds from this new senior secured credit facility will be used primarily to complete pending acquisitions and refinance amounts outstanding under its existing senior secured credit facility.
Russia’s CTC Media close content deal with Hulu
CTC Media, Russia’s largest publicly traded television company, said it’s near a deal for Hulu to carry its
Scripps Networks Interactive names Travel Channel SVP/CFO
Kellie Goldstein has been named SVP and CFO for Scripps Networks
NY Times: DOJ, FCC should block Comcast-TWC merger
There are good reasons the Justice Department and the Federal Communications Commission
Sumner Redstone sells some $236M in CBS, Viacom shares
Just before his 91st birthday on 5/27, the CBS Corp. and Viacom Executive Chairman has sold $236 million in
Tennis Channel launches “Tennis Channel Plus”
The Tennis Channel unveiled an annual digital subscription service – Tennis Channel Plus
Comcast launches major lobbying push
Comcast has added seven lobbying firms to its roster since first proposing the deal to acquire Time Warner