The NEXTGEN TV Wave Rolls Into Houston
The nation's eight-ranked market has become the latest to gain access to ATSC 3.0-powered NEXTGEN TV. And, its launch is thanks to the FOX Television Stations-owned duopoly as well as the Nexstar-owned affiliate of The CW Network.
NBCU looking for big bucks from retrans
While paying retransmission consent fees to broadcasters in the past may not have been welcomed by Comcast, now that it owns a broadcast
SAG to honor Mary Tyler Moore
Renowned actress, producer and humanitarian Mary Tyler Moore will receive Screen Actors Guild (SAG)’s most prestigious accolade – the SAG Life Achievement Award. The...
National TV Ad Growth To Be Driven By Digital
Want further proof that the future of national television advertising spending will be dependent on growth of interactive, video on demand (VOD) and the addressable advertising solutions that ATSC 3.0 "next gen" digital transmissions promise? Look no further than the latest report from MediaVillage and noted media ecologist Jack Myers, who forecasts an increase in annual national TV ad spend between 2017 and 2020 of $5 billion. But, a magnified look reveals some major trouble spots for cable and satellite TV, and some challenges for broadcast TV.
And we'll have funds, funds, funds under Boucher voucher plan
End of analog TV is now exactly 11 months away. Although many are confident that the current coupon allocation is sufficient, and they may well be correct. But
DTV transition moving forward
There wasn’t much new put on the table at the Senate Commerce Committee’s DTV hearing. In fact, it was sparsely attended in terms of...
Gordon Smith testimony from STELA hearings
NAB President and CEO Gordon Smith testified 4/1 at a Senate Subcommittee on Communications
Luken signs affiliation deal With WLFG-TV
Luken Communications announced a multi-network affiliation agreement with WLFG, serving the Tri-Cities, TN-VA market (DMA 97). WLFG, owned
FCC Easing Deadline for TV Stations in Auction Repack Phase 9
The coronavirus pandemic has led the FCC to allow any station scheduled to complete its post-spectrum auction transition to a new channel in Phase 9 that believes it may be unable to meet the May 1 deadline to apply for a waiver and reassignment to Phase 10.
NEXTGEN TV Comes To The South’s Queen City
Behind Atlanta, it's the largest metropolitan area in the U.S. South. And, its residents now have access to ATSC 3.0-powered next generation broadcast TV signals.
Hoak exits DISH lineups
Satellite MVPD DISH believes that television group Hoak Media is asking too much in retransmission fees. Hoak, on the other hand, believes DISH is...
Fox's ‘GLEE’ finished first year; ‘Hell’s Kitchen’ wins 8pm
Against the NBA Finals Game 3 last night, FOX aired an original HELL’S KITCHEN and the GLEE season finale to rank No. 2 among...
One in four opened wallets for DTV
Knowledge Networks has a study out that reports 26% of all US TV households have taken one of three actions to deal with the...
Final Round Set For Reverse Auction’s Current Stage
The Commission announced Wednesday (1/4) that Stage 4 of its Reverse Auction will conclude on Friday, Jan. 13.
CBS renews The Talk for next season
CBS says its new daytime talk show is on a “ratings roll” after delivering season-high audiences for the past two weeks. “The Talk” has...