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Free TV Networks inks distribution deal with Scripps, Gray, expanding affiliates
Stations in Amarillo, Portland, Seattle, Houston, Atlanta, Buffalo and Reno now have one or both networks.
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Matthew Keys
Broadcast networks rank among top must-keep TV brands with American consumers
A new consumer survey conducted by the Strategic Counsel has found Netflix to be the top must-keep TV brand among most American households — but…
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Matthew Keys
Dr. Phil's media company Merit Street Media declares bankruptcy
The firm behind the multicast network Merit TV is also suing its distribution partner Trinity Broadcasting Network.
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Matthew Keys
Fubo adds Weigel's WCIU, multicast station portfolio
The addition of WCIU in the Chicago market brings locally-televised WNBA games to the platform; other networks like MeTV, MeTV Toons, Heroes & Icons and…
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Matthew Keys
Game 7 is highest-rated NBA Finals event since 2019
Game 7 of the NBA Finals drew an average audience of 16.353 million viewers on Sunday, according to preliminary data from Nielsen cited by ESPN.
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Matthew Keys
FCC seeks public comment on eliminating broadcast TV ownership rules
The agency is considering the possibility of modifying or eliminating certain broadcast ownership restrictions.
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DirecTV adding Weigel-owned multicast network MeTV Toons
DirecTV is in the process of bringing Weigel Broadcasting’s retro cartoon channel MeTV Toons to its satellite and streaming platforms.
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Weigel to launch western-themed multicast network this fall
Weigel Broadcasting has announced a new multicast offering that will land on broadcast TV in most parts of the country later this year.
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Matthew Keys
TEGNA to compete against network morning shows with streaming newscasts
The broadcaster is rolling out two-hour local newscasts in all of its news-producing markets by the end of the year.
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Matthew Keys
Scripps renews WNBA Friday Night games for Ion TV network
The games, which have generated immense interest in Scripps Sports, will continue to air on free broadcast and streaming TV for a few more years.
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Matthew Keys
CBS debuts new virtual reality weather studio in Los Angeles
The station is the sixth to launch an AR/VR studio in two years.
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Matthew Keys
Nexstar ready to squeeze more cash out of cable, satellite subscribers
Nexstar Media Group feels its television distribution partners are not paying enough for its local TV channels, and the broadcaster is ready for cable…
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