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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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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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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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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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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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Sinclair to add more premium shows to multicast networks
Comet, Charge, Roar and The Nest are getting new programs and movies, starting later this year.
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"Jeopardy!" and "Wheel of Fortune" will land on streaming platforms this fall
The shows will continue to air new episodes in broadcast syndication, with next-day airings on two network-owned streaming platforms.
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Savannah Bananas to make broadcast network TV debut on CW Network in July
The first game on the CW will be a match-up with the Texas Tailgaters during a sold-out event in Philadelphia.
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Scoop: Byron Allen is selling his local TV stations
Allen has received offers for some or all of his local TV station portfolio; a divestiture allows Allen Media Group to pay down existing debt, rather…
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Fox renews pact with Nielsen for local TV, streaming measurement
Fox-owned local TV stations will use Nielsen's Big Data and panels measurement solutions, along with its consumer insights product Scarborough.
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Broadcasters continue to hold sizable share of time spent with TV in April
Traditional linear TV networks boosted the share of media companies with multipoint distribution strategies, while pure-play broadcasters captured a…
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Sunday night baseball games could move from ESPN to NBC next year
A report published on Wednesday said Comcast's NBC Universal has submitted a bid for the games — and they are not the only ones interested.
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