Could ‘Young Sheldon’ EAS Oops Cost CBS?
The airing of a simulated Emergency Alert System (EAS) tone is a serious violation of FCC regulations and has already resulted in Consent Decrees to settle infractions tied to a Meruelo Media FM, ABC's "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" and two cable networks. Now, CBS is in trouble.
A New Growth Story, Thanks To A Former Gray Grab
A station that debuted 40 years ago found itself in the middle of a controversial station sale in fall 2013, forcing Gray Television to sell the facility to a minority broadcaster. The husband-and-wife team that bought it is now selling it. The buyer is an innovative Fresno-based multicast pioneer.
BMI’s Fiscal Year Is Over. Radio, TV Weren’t The Top Revenue Source
It was a record-breaking revenue year for BMI, which just concluded fiscal 2019. But, don't mistakenly believe the surge in dollars came from radio or from television. BMI's growth is largely thanks to cable and satellite services -- and digital audio services, too.
Zacks Paints A Dim Picture For Radio, TV Near-Term Outlook
Uh-oh. The Zacks Broadcast Radio and Television industry near-term forecast is out, and it doesn't look very pretty. In fact, the Wall Street financial house predicts broadcast media's forthcoming quarters are "dim," presenting a shady outlook for AM, FM, and over-the-air TV.
A New DirecTV Retrans Impasse Blanks Cowles Stations
AT&T-owned DirecTV on Wednesday prevented DirecTV customers in three Northwest DMAs from receiving their local NBC affiliate. Chalk it up to yet another retransmission consent negotiation to result in an impasse. A trio of dual FOX/ABC affiliates are also impacted by the lack of a new deal.
Meredith Shares Sink As Awful Outlook Overshadows Q4 Beat
The owner of 17 broadcast TV stations and a bevy of lifestyle brands on Thursday released its fiscal Q4 earnings, and beat Street estimates. Unfortunately, its fiscal 2020 outlook is dismal. This sent Meredith shares tumbling by nearly 25% in a horrific trading session.
Introducing A Retrans-Free ‘Mini’ DBS Service
A newly launched "skinny DBS" seeks to do what perhaps a vMVPD does, while skirting retrans fee negotiations altogether. How so? It is offering consumers a high-powered outdoor digital TV antenna with a dish capable of receiving a select group of cable channels.
Nexstar Signs Consent Decree Settling ‘KidVid’ Violations
With new "KidVid" regulations designed to give broadcasters “greater flexibility” in serving the educational and informational needs of children coming in days, Nexstar signed a $100k-plus Consent Decree with the FCC that resolves an inquiry into its compliance with the Children’s Television Act of 1990.
MRC Finalizes Video Cross-Media Audience Measurement Standards
Calling it "an important milestone" in its efforts to develop measurement standards designed specifically with "today's complex video consumption environments in mind," the MRC early Wednesday released the final version of its Cross-Media Audience Measurement Standards.
Altitude Sickness: DISH Drop Precedes Comcast, AT&T ‘Blackouts’
Don't think for a minute that television broadcasting companies are the only ones tangling with MVPDs over new rights agreements. A regional sports network heavy on Mile High pro teams on August 29 went dark on DISH. Two other big "blackouts" came on Saturday.
MMTC To FCC: Delegated Authority Can Improve EEO Enforcement Now
It may have been a Federal holiday, but that didn't stop the key leaders at the MMTC from drafting a letter to the FCC late Monday "respectfully recommending four steps it can take immediately, upon delegated authority, to improve EEO enforcement.
How The FCC Gets Radio Station Deals To The Finish Line
Three members of the Media Bureau’s Audio Division hold the keys to the grant of radio station assignments and transfers. They’ve agreed to provide RBR+TVBR, through prominent D.C. attorney Erwin Krasnow, a behind-the-scenes look at the assignment and transfer application process.
‘Blackout’ Ends For Nexstar Across AT&T Services
After nearly two months, just in time for the start of the NFL regular season, it's over: Nexstar Media Group and AT&T have entered into a new multi-year retransmission consent agreement to provide Nexstar-owned network affiliated and local broadcast stations to customers of AT&T’s video platforms in 97 markets across the United States.
Winter Horton Joins Meruelo Media As COO
Just days after exiting the COO position at LBI Media, Winter Horton has quickly resurfaced across town — as Chief Operations Officer of Meruelo Media.
Here Are The Details On The FCC’s 2019 Reg Fees
A 125-page document outlining the assessment and collection of regulatory fees for fiscal 2019 has been released by the FCC. Details of the R&O and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking were shared Wednesday by the Commission, along with a statement on the reg fees from one GOP Commissioner.