Headlines
EW Scripps CEO: Wall Street misunderstands new sports joint venture
Local broadcast station groups plummeted in value this week after Disney, Warner Bros. Discovery and Fox announced they will be launching a new joint venture focused on sports fans.
What Does the Supreme Court’s Review of the Chevron Doctrine Mean for Media Companies Challenging Decisions of the FCC and Other Government Agencies?
Last month, there was a Supreme Court argument in a case called Relentless, Inc. v. Department of Commerce that the popular press suggested was going to end the regulation of media companies.
Mergers & Acquisitions
Station Sales Week Of 2/9
Andrew Sturlaugson’s P&A Media is purchasing the radio holdings from the estate of Stephen Marks in Montana and North Dakota for $850,000.
Television
Nexstar Fined $720,000 By FCC For Retrans Violations
Nexstar Media Group has been fined $720,000 – double the normal amount – for violating Federal Communications Commission rules while negotiating a new carriage deal last year with a cable company in Hawaii.
Sinclair: Comet, Charge! and TBD Deliver Record Ratings
The multicast networks delivered double digit growth in total viewers in 2023 and continued growth in January of 2024
Radio
Here’s What An Advertiser Could Get On Radio For The Price Of A Super Bowl Ad
Marketers are paying a reported $6.47 million for a network TV spot in Sunday’s Super Bowl LVIII telecast, allowing them to reach north of 100 million viewers for 30 seconds.
Are You Programming Your Radio Station (Or Just Changing The Oil)?
You know all about how car maintenance works. It's one of the least glamorous aspects of car ownership, but if you want to drive your four-wheeled friend past the 100,000 miles mark – and beyond – you've got to invest in routine maintenance.
Media
Sinclair Exploring Strategic Alternatives for the Tennis Channel
Sinclair Inc. is exploring bringing in an equity partner for the Tennis Channel as well as other strategic alternatives for the network, industry sources confirmed to Front Office Sports, marking a major potential move for one of the most unique success stories in sports media.
CTV/OTT
Talking TV: Laura Ling On Building A Very Local Streamer From Scratch
In just over two years, Hearst Television’s Very Local streaming service has built a library of dozens of titles and more than 500 original episodes. VP Laura Ling explains how the streamer makes cable-quality shows at scale and on a lean budget.
