Headlines
EdgeBeam Wireless ATSC 3.0 Datacasting Hits the Ground Running
It’s still early days for EdgeBeam Wireless, the joint venture of E.W. Scripps Co., Sinclair, Gray Media and Nexstar Media Group aiming to deliver datacasting service nationwide via ATSC 3.0, but that does not mean the new company is starting from a standstill.
Local News Audience Ratings Double, Triple During L.A. Fire Coverage
As tragedy struck Los Angeles, residents turned to local journalists — on TV, radio and online — to stay informed. Los Angeles’ local TV stations saw a tremendous spike in news viewership last Tuesday, Jan. 7, as the city first came under siege from fierce Santa Ana winds, leading to the devastating fires in Pacific Palisades, Altadena and elsewhere.
Mergers & Acquisitions
Station Trading Roundup: One Deal, $490,000
The purchase of KXLT Rochester, Minn., by Gray Media tops the latest list of TV station transactions submitted to the FCC for its approval, according to BIA Advisory Services.
Imagicomm Communications To Sell Its 12 Stations
Employees at the Imagicomm Communications stations learned today the owner plans to sell the TV group.
The Trade Desk announces plans to acquire Sincera
The Trade Desk intends to acquire ad data firm Sincera, marking only its second acquisition since it launched in 2009 — a rare move for a company that usually builds, not buys.
Television
Sinclair Restructures Debt in Possible Hopes of More Deregulation
Sinclair said it has deals with select creditors to boost its liquidity and strengthen its balance sheet for the long-term, meaning the station group may be expecting the Trump administration to open the market up for more station acquisitions.
How A Local News Reporter Spotted The Sunset Fire: "Local News Is Still Vital"
During his show’s opening monologue on Monday night, Jimmy Kimmel praised L.A.’s local news media for their tireless and vital coverage of the devastating fires. “I want to thank our local news reporters,” he said, his voice breaking with emotion, “who reminded us how important local television and radio and newspapers are.”
Radio
Why Radio is a Golden Opportunity for Jewelry Retailers
The holidays may be behind us, but there are many gift-giving days ahead.
