Tag: ABC
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How to Watch ABC’s Bachelor in Paradise on Roku, Fire TV, iOS, Android, & Apple TV
Tonight ABC will premiere Bachelor in Paradise as it builds on its hit show. Starting at 8 PM Eastern on August 5th, 2019 and airing every Monday and Tuesdays at 8 PM Eastern.. The good news is as a cord cutter you have many options to stream the show on your Roku, Fire TV, Android,…
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ABC, CBS, FOX, & NBC Fees on Cable TV Are Up Over 600% Since 2006
Fees for local TV stations are some of the biggest expenses for cable TV and even cord cutting services. Increasingly, cable companies have been pushing back and Sling TV even decided to not offer locals. Over the last month, several high profile blackouts of local channels have happened as Meredeth was dropped on Dish and…
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ABC, CBS, FOX, & NBC Are Suing Locast to Shut It Down
Today it was learned that ABC, CBS. FOX, and NBC are suing to shutdown Locast according to The Wall Street Journal. This comes after Dish and AT&T have used Locast to help support their fight with local ABC, CBS, Fox, and NBC local TV stations. Update: Locast sent Cord Cutters News the following statement about…
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TEGNA is Buying The Dispatch Broadcast Group’s TV Stations & Radio Stations
Today TEGAN announced a deal to buy WTHR, the NBC affiliate and the #1 rated station in Indianapolis, IN, and WBNS, the CBS affiliate and the #1 rated station in Columbus, OH. TEGAN is also acquiring WBNS Radio (1460 AM and 97.1 FM), from the Dispatch Broadcast Group. “We have long admired the talented and…
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The XFL Will Be Cord Cutting Friendly As It Teams Up With ABC, ESPN, & FOX Sports
The XFL wants to do something many have failed to do by taking on the NFL. Most recently the AAF tried just this year at a spring football league but failed as funding fell through. Now the XFL has announced that they have signed a multi-year deal with ABC, ESPN, and Fox Sports. This means…
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PlayStation Vue Adds 15 New ABC, FOX, & NBC Affiliates
Last night PlayStation Vue quietly added 15 new ABC, FOX, and NBC affiliates to their lineup. The good news is they are live the bad news is they are subject to a limited DVR option meaning you won’t be able to record shows on them with the PlayStation Vue DVR. Instead, you will need to…
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Scripps and Tegna Are Buying 19 ABC, CBS, FOX, & CW Stations From Nexstar
We’ve learned that Scripps and Tegna will be making a purchase of 19 Nexstar TV stations for $1.32 billion. 11 of those networks will be going to Tegna. The local stations are located in eight markets including Memphis and Hartford. Scripps will take on eight networks in seven markets. Scripps will now own the following…
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How to Watch the Oscars on Roku, Fire TV, & Apple TV
On Sunday, February 24, 2019, at 8 PM Eastern, the Oscars get underway. This year there are more options than ever for cord cutters to stream the Oscars. The Oscars will air in on ABC, and there are many great options to stream the game on Roku, Fire TV, and Apple TV. How to Stream…
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Tegna & ABC Renew Their Affiliate Deal
Yesterday it was announced that ABC and Tegna have renewed their affiliate deal. Now Tegna will be able to continue to offer ABC content in nine US markets. “We are excited to extend our long-standing relationship with ABC across platforms,” said Dave Lougee, president and CEO, TEGNA. “This long-term agreement adds certainty and stability for…
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Your Local ABC, CBS, FOX, & NBC Station May Have a New Owner Today as Gray & Raycom Merge
Last week Gray Television closed their deal to buy Raycom Media and has become the third-largest owner of broadcast TV stations. With this deal, the new company will own 142 full-power television stations in 92 markets. The deal is worth $3.46 billion, and Wells Fargo financed $2.525 billion of the deal. “Today we announce the…