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Is A Miami Sibling The Future Model For WHDH?

A focus on '7 News Boston' is likely. But Boston is far different from Miami with respect to all-news outlets

WHDH to carry Leno after all

Facing the threat of losing its NBC affiliation, WHDH-TV Boston has now decided to carry the primetime Jay Leno show launching in September. The...

FCC Grants NEXTGEN TV Modifications For Miami, Boston Licensees

It's official: The two markets where Sunbeam Television owns and operates over-the-air stations are on target for bringing ATSC 3.0-powered NEXTGEN TV signals to viewers who have sets capable of receiving the "improved" digital broadcasts. But, are those stations participating in the widespread launch of NEXTGEN TV in these respective locales?
Dan Joerres

Pahigian To Depart Hearst, With Radio Role Going to Joerres

A veteran radio industry figure who once served as OM of WIP/Philadelphia and Station Manager of WBZ-AM in Boston has decided to say "Good Morning Baltimore" to his staff one final time come March 31.
Adrienne Roark

CBS To Give WWJ A Local News Team

It took more than 26 years, but "CBS62" in Detroit is finally getting its own local newscasts. There will also be a "FAST" Channel for the Motor City to be added to the CBSN platform. While management is excited, the most recent launch of a major-market news department at a Big Four TV station, in Boston, was not met with immediate success.

Media and Entertainment M&A: Securing Content, and Consumers

With content consumption and distribution trends shifting rapidly, there’s no guarantee of survival—one major reason why storied media brands are looking to combine assets to strengthen their position and prepare for a new era, whatever it might look like. A Deloitte Center for Technology, Media & Entertainment leader shares insight on the subject.

Nick Cannon Returns To Nationally Syndicated Show Ahead of ‘Power’ Restoration

With the controversy surrounding Nick Cannon's comments steeped in Jewish stereotypes made on a July podcast now faded from public consciousness, the multi-media star is returning to his syndicated program -- but not just yet at his flagship FM.

A TV News Pioneer Is Remembered, as Ed Ansin Dies

On New Year's Day 1989, Miami's WSVN-7 embarked on an uncertain journey. With loose ties to then-new FOX, it invested heavily in flashy, sensationalist TV journalism that revolutionized the daily newscast. It's thanks to WSVN-7 and WHDH-7 in Boston owner Ed Ansin, who has passed away.

A Solid State Pick For Ed Ansin’s Boston Operation

Last week, RBR+TVBR's Weekly Tech Roundup was first to share the details on how a brand-new $125 million media center for NBCUniversal's Boston operations center includes System T consoles, from Solid State Logic. Now, Solid State Logic has installed similar consoles at the station that used to serve Boston with NBC programming.

‘Nick Cannon’ TV Show Locks Up 90% of America

At NATPE Miami, all were abuzz over a Debmar-Mercury syndicated chat show featuring the popular hip-hop host. Now, a debut date has been set for Nick Cannon's eponymous program, with commitments from multiple ownership groups.

Tribune/Sinclair Merger Meltdown Lawsuit Settled, To Nexstar’s Benefit

Until Monday, a legal battle that started in August 2018 against the former Tribune Media and Sinclair Broadcast Group was still on in America's First State. Now, it has concluded, thanks to a settlement that gives Tribune's new owner -- Nexstar Media Group -- cash and another TV station. The resolution also brings Nexstar the Rio Grande Valley's CBS affiliation.
James Fennessy

Broadcast TV’s Ad Revenue Resilience: A ’20s Boom Or Bust?

In an exclusive interview, SMI CEO James Fennessy shares his belief that the future is bright for broadcast and network television. Why? For one, digital-first advancements such as 5G have everything to do with his bright forecasts. Then, there is broadcast television's continued ability to deliver audiences when live programming such as news, sports and unscripted shows air.

With Miami, Boston Stations, Sunbeam Owner Is Far From Sunset

Ed Ansin has seen a lot as the owner of twin Channel 7 operations in Miami and in Boston, where his Sunbeam Television also owns the CW Network affiliate. At age 83, Ansin's not ready to slow down, he tells The Boston Globe.

FOX Sticks With Sunbeam For Multi-Year WSVN Deal

In May 2018, there was much chatter in South Florida that Ed Ansin-owned Sunbeam Television would lose its 30-year FOX affiliation. This was fueled by proposed spinoffs tied to a merger that never happened. As such, FOX isn't getting a Miami O&O. And WSVN-7 isn't following WHDH-7's lead.
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Nexstar Affirms FOX Affiliations With New Deal

Thirty-one Nexstar Media Group-owned television stations have no fear of participating in a "great affiliation swap" anytime soon. A new multi-year agreement has been signed by the broadcast TV company and FOX that will also include all now-former Tribune FOX affiliates.