Pivotal updates CBS model ahead of Q1 earnings
Brian Wieser, Senior Research Analyst, Pivotal Research Group, announced they are updating
No tie: Justice Alito to hear Aereo case
There will be no tie in the Supreme Court battle of Aereo vs. major broadcasters in the upcoming
Wheel, Jeopardy! top syndication with 10M+ viewers
For the week of March 31 - April 6, each of the top three shows in syndication were seen by over 10 million viewers. CBS Television Distribution’s Wheel of Fortune and Jeopardy! ranked #1 and #2, followed closely by ABC Syndication’s Weekend Adventure.
FCC sets auction rules vote; issues fact sheet
The FCC is planning a 5/15 vote on the ground rules for the broadcast incentive auction. Under the
Getting the incentive auction right
Few FCC policies have generated more attention than the Incentive Auction. “Groundbreaking,”
“SNL” to celebrate 40 years
Past and present cast members, as well as special and musical guests from the show’s 40-year run, will appear on the telecast, with the specific lineup of guests to be determined in the coming months.
Analysis: Bruce Beckner on Aereo advocacy
Aereo recently launched “ProtectMyAntenna.org,” an educational and advocacy site
Aereo launches ProtectMyAntenna.org
ProtectMyAntenna.org is an educational and advocacy site that aims to provide basic information
The Washington Post editors back Comcast-TWC merger
The Washington Post editorial board is calling on the Obama administration to approve and
NBCU to create shows for digital push
NBCUniversal is launching what it calls a “robust original video programming initiative” focused on
Dish to issue $2 million in refunds to customers
Dish Network will reimburse Washington state customers about $2 million for a surcharge
Beckner: Questions on NAB and Aereo
Bruce Beckner, Owner at Garvey Schubert Barer, had some thoughts and questions from the WSJ article regarding broadcasters’ “Plan B” for
Broadcasters want a “Plan B” for Aereo
Major broadcasters are considering contingency plans in case they lose the high-stakes Supreme Court
Report: Bidding rules clearing up for spectrum auction
Federal officials plan to reserve up to a third of licenses sold in a TV airwaves auction next year for
Comcast buys all of FEARnet
Comcast has bought out its partners in the JV--Sony Pictures Entertainment and Lionsgate Entertainment—to take 100%