Tag: ABC
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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…
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DISH May Lose Many Local ABC, CBS, FOX, & NBC Stations This Week
Millions of DISH Network customers across the United States could soon face a major disruption in their television viewing, as the satellite provider nears a critical deadline in its contract negotiations with Gray Television. Without a new agreement by March 10 at 7 p.m. Eastern Time, DISH may drop dozens of local stations affiliated with…
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Mass Layoffs at ABC, CBS, FOX, & NBC Locals of Over 650 Employees Raise Questions About Local News
Over the past year, from early 2025 through early 2026, the newsrooms of ABC, CBS, Fox, and NBC have faced substantial workforce reductions as the media industry grapples with declining linear television ratings, shifting advertising revenues, and corporate restructurings. These layoffs reflect broader trends in broadcast journalism, where traditional networks are adapting to a digital-first…