Tag: ABC
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Nexstar Says Its Mega ABC, CBS, FOX, & NBC Merger Can’t Fully Be Undone
Last week, a federal judge issued a temporary restraining order that effectively paused the integration of two broadcasting powerhouses, Nexstar Media Group and Tegna, following the completion of their multi-billion-dollar acquisition earlier this month. The decision comes amid ongoing antitrust concerns raised by satellite television provider DirecTV and a coalition of state attorneys general, highlighting…
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Blacked Out? How to Watch ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC & More Local Channels if Your Cable Company Dropped Them
Cable customers in some markets have recently lost local stations as companies cut costs or hit carriage disputes, which is exactly why more viewers are looking for a better backup plan. Earlier this week, dozens of stations owned by the E.W. Scripps Company went dark for Comcast/Xfinity subscribers. Disputes like this are frustrating for subscribers…
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Legacy Broadcast Giants in Freefall: ABC, CBS, FOX & NBC Have Lost More Than 77% Of Their Market Share
The four major broadcast television networks—ABC, CBS, FOX, and NBC—have collectively lost more than 77 percent of their market share in recent decades, reflecting a profound transformation in how Americans consume video content. This sharp decline has left traditional broadcasters grappling with reduced audiences and advertiser interest, while local television stations across the country confront…
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The FCC Approves Another Merger of Local ABC, CBS, FOX, & NBC Stations
The Federal Communications Commission has given its official blessing to the transfer of three television station licenses from Allen Media Group to Gray Media, moving one of the broadcast industry’s more closely watched consolidation deals significantly closer to completion, per RBR+TVBR. The FCC’s Media Bureau issued a letter on March 23 granting the transfer of…
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ABC Cancels The Bachelorette as Leaked Video and Domestic Investigation Derail Bachelorette Debut
Taylor Frankie Paul’s carefully orchestrated promotional campaign for her upcoming season of The Bachelorette has come apart rapidly this week, as a leaked video depicting a 2023 domestic incident and an ongoing police investigation into a more recent altercation have prompted NBC to cancel her scheduled late-night television appearance and ABC to pull her season…
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Nexstar Media Group Closes $6.2 Billion Acquisition of TEGNA, Becoming Nation’s Largest Local TV Broadcaster of ABC, CBS, FOX, & NBC
Nexstar Media Group officially completed its acquisition of TEGNA Inc. on Thursday, bringing to a close one of the most closely watched and fiercely contested media mergers in recent American broadcasting history. The deal received approval from both the Federal Communications Commission and the United States Department of Justice, clearing the final regulatory hurdles and…
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8 States Sue to Block Nexstar’s Deal to Buy Many Local ABC, CBS, FOX, & NBC From Tegna
A coalition of eight state attorneys general launched a legal challenge Wednesday to stop Nexstar Media Group from completing its proposed $6.2 billion takeover of TEGNA Inc., arguing the merger would harm consumers, eliminate jobs, and dangerously consolidate local broadcast news under a single corporate roof, according to Reuters. The lawsuit was filed in U.S.…
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Women’s March Madness 2026: How to Watch the NCAA Tournament Live on Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV & More
Another March Madness has arrived, and the 2026 NCAA Division I Women’s College Basketball Tournament Bracket is set. All roads lead to the Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix, as the best teams in the nation take the floor in a single-elimination tournament from Wednesday, March 18, to Sunday, April 5. Women’s March Madness 2026 at…
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2026 Oscars: Time, Nominees, How to Watch the 98th Academy Awards Live on March 15
The 98th Academy Awards air live from the Dolby Theatre at Ovation Hollywood in Los Angeles on Sunday, March 15, 2026, with Conan O’Brien returning to host the ceremony. The Oscars celebrate the best films released in 2025 and bring together Hollywood’s biggest names for a night of awards, live performances, and memorable moments. This…
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FOX News Dominates YouTube in February 2026 With More Views Than ABC, CBS, & NBC Combined
FOX News Media solidified its position as a leading force in digital news consumption during February 2026, topping major competitors across key platforms according to analytics from Emplifi. The network’s strong performance on YouTube and broader social media highlighted its growing appeal in an era where viewers increasingly turn to online sources for breaking news…