Cord-cutting increases over-the-air television users
For years, Americans primarily received their television programming directly over the air, but the percentage dwindled as subscriptions to various MVPD platforms skyrocketed. But a new study shows significant migration back to OTA viewership.
Disney stock drops after downgrade
Disney stock took a hit on 6/20, dropping the most since 11/12 after Goldman Sachs & Co. downgraded it. While a lot of stocks...
TWC said to be not so concerned about consumers
To hear Time Warner Cable, you’d think a cable television subscription would be the most economical thing in the world if local broadcasters were...
More raves for acquisitive TV group Nexstar
Moody’s Investor Service notes that the debt Nexstar is taking on to fund acquisitions is going to jack up its leverage, but over half of the increase is expected to melt away over within a year.
NBC edges Nielsen puck into the net
The NHL playoffs gave the night to NBC by the barest of margins over Fox, which spent the night cooking. Univision was alone in...
Apple TV signs HBO GO, WatchESPN
Apple announced 6/19 it will be bringing video content from HBO and ESPN through their video apps to its Apple TV set-top box. They...
Watchdog decries Wheeler ambiguity on indecency
Anti pornography activist group Morality in Media was hoping for a stronger statement from FCC Chairman nominee Tom Wheeler when he met with the...
ABC rides NBA playoffs to another prime time win
NBC at least made it somewhat competitive with its final Voice episode, but the NBA playoffs still beat it in the Nielsen contest by...
Demise of West Palm LPTV stands
WALO-LP in West Palm Beach had to vacate Channel 53, and was authorized to begin digital operation on Channel 44. However, it failed to...
Univision partners with Penske
Univision News, the news division of Univision Communications, and Penske Media Corporation (PMC) have joined forces to create a co-branded multiplatform entertainment segment for...
FBN ends contract with Tobin Smith over stock boosting
Fox Business Network has terminated the contract of contributor Tobin Smith, who was paid $50,000 to tout the stock of Petrosonic Energy, a FBN...
Dish ends bidding for Sprint
Dish Network said it won’t make a new offer to buy Sprint Nextel in time for a deadline and will instead focus on its...
Beasley changes up SW Florida cluster
Beasley Broadcast Southwest Florida revealed multiple changes to the sun-bathed cluster, including the merger of two brands into one, the move of another to...
ABC #1 in 18-49 for the week
Overall: ABC won its 2nd consecutive week in both Total Viewers and Adults 18-49, ranking #1 in Adults 18-49 for the 4th time in...
NBC nails it on Monday with singing competition
With numbers better than twice as good as #2 ABC, NBC rode the singing finale of The Voice. Univision was a mere whisker behind...