Fans Push NFL to Adopt College-Style Open Sunday Broadcasts
In a nutshell, it seem some want the NFL to adapt a college football-like model and sell rights to Sunday games to many outlets so that all games are available in all markets (blowing out the need for Sunday Ticket).
Gomez Warns Nexstar‑Tegna Merger Will Silence Local News
FCC Commissioner Anna Gomez says Nexstar-Tegna deal means less news, less viewpoints and communities suffer. She is speaking at Main Street vs (Par-WBD) The Merger.
CBS Swaps $40M Loss for $15M Profit with Allen
CBS defends its decision to cancel Stephen Colbert lease the late-night slot to Byron Allen. Network said: “With this `time buy' model, we have shifted an hour that was losing roughly $40 million annually to $15 million in profit — a $55 million...
FCC Urges Broadcasters to Ignore Threats, Stay Resilient
FCC Commissioner Anna Gomez says of latest public interest notice for broadcasters: "Broadcasters should ignore these latest threats and stiffen their spine."
FCC Notice Coincides with Disney's Station Renewal Deadline
I'm sure it's just a coincidence that Brendan Carr's FCC issues a public notice on public interest obligations of broadcasters the same day Disney's early renewal applications for its TV stations is due.
Paramount‑Warner Deal Could Close by End of July, WSJ Reports
The WSJ's @jtoonkel & @laurenthomas were first to report Paramount telling staffers Warner deal could close as early as end of July in this April 6 story. https://t.co/czUPH7YAwU Yes it's hard to keep up with coverage so just a reminder...
Nexstar Says Injunction Protects Big Tech, Harms Local News
Nexstar has filed its argument against States and Directv in 9th Circuit regarding deal w Tegna. Here is their statement: The plaintiffs’ claims reflect a fundamental misunderstanding of the modern media landscape in which companies like Nexstar and TEGNA are...
FCC Chair Carr Opposes State Attempts to Block Warner‑Paramount Merger
FCC Chairman Brendan Carr says he doesn't think state governments should try to block the Warner-Paramount deal.
Ari Emanuel, Mark Shapiro Become Minority Owners of Raiders
WME and TKO top execs Ari Emanuel and Mark Shapiro are taking individual, personal stakes in the Las Vegas Raiders NFL team. The deal, expected to close later this month, will see them become minority owners in the team, with stakes...
DOJ Probe Unrelated to Streaming Gripes and NFL Schedule Shifts
I’m sure that there is no correlation between the DOJ probe into Sports Broadcasting Act and grumbling about putting too many games on streamers and today’s NFL news that Fox, NBC got more games and CBS got to move an...
NFL Prioritizes More Stand‑Alone Games in New CBS, Fox Deals
The NFL is also creating more stand alone games with these new deals w CBS and Fox. More stand alone games is a top priority at league.
CBS Upgrades Regional Game to Prime‑time, Boosting Its Value
To be clear, CBS is getting to make a regional afternoon game into a prime time Saturday game. More value for them.
NFL Treats Networks Like Oprah: Extra Games for All
The NFL is playing Oprah with the broadcast networks: “you get an extra game and you get an extra game.” https://t.co/OXEuwvyr9g
NBCU, Fox Hinder Press Access at Upfront, Animal House Style
Both NBCU and Fox subtly and not so subtly make it more challenging for press to work crowds at upfront. Kind of like this Animal House scene. https://t.co/GjlpRaF7Nc
Jane Krakowski Breaks Ground Singing at Both NBCU, Fox Upfronts
In what may be a first Jane Krakowski sings at both NBCU and Fox upfronts. https://t.co/fEiXr8IsSf