Tag: CBS
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Local ABC, CBS, FOX, & NBC Owners Say YouTube TV, Hulu, & Fubo Are Not Paying Enough For Locals & Want the FCC To Change The Rules
Back in September, Congress held its first hearing into the future of TV. At the hearing, representatives from the National Association of Broadcasters joined efforts by owners of local TV stations to make live TV streaming services like YouTube TV, Hulu, and Fubo into cable TV companies. To help do this, owners of local TV…
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Local ABC, CBS, FOX, & NBC Stations May See $4 Billion Boost in Political Advertising Next Year
After a tough year when the advertising market cratered amid inflation and various economic pressures, local stations like ABC, CBS, FOX, and NBC could see relief coming over the horizon. S&P Global Market Intelligence Radio/TV Station Annual Outlook 2023 report predicts the 2024 campaign season could garner $4 billion in political ad revenue, which is…
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CBS Sports Chairman Sean McManus Will Retire in April, With David Berson Taking the Reins
CBS Sports on Tuesday announced a leadership change with longtime Chairman Sean McManus set to retire in April, with current division president, David Berson, succeeding him as chairman and CEO. McManus is retiring after leading CBS Sports for 27 years. He played an instrumental role in re-acquiring the rights to NFL games in 1998, and…
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Wheel of Fortune Extends Vanna White’s Contract as Pat Sajak Begins His Last Season
Wheel of Fortune kicked off its 41st season on September 11, marking the end of tenured host Pat Sajak, who is leaving the show in 2024. While fans prepare to say farewell to Sajak, they can be assured that Vanna White will continue spinning letters for at least another two years. CBS confirmed White extended…
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The Price is Right at Night and Let’s Make a Deal Primetime Hit CBS as Hollywood Strike Rages On
As networks scramble to fill a fall season devoid of scripted programming, CBS brings something for game show fans to primetime this fall. The Price is Right returns to primetime next month with competition show-themed episodes and three prize-packed Let’s Make a Deal episodes in November. CBS is one of several networks facing vacancies in…
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DIRECTV and Nexstar Agree to Bring ABC, CBS, FOX, and NBC Locals Back In Temporary Agreement
Nexstar and DIRECTV have agreed to temporarily bring back nearly 160 local ABC, CBS, FOX and NBC stations back to the satellite TV provider, ending a blackout that has spanned three months. “In recognition and appreciation of the continued patience of DIRECTV customers and Nexstar viewers, the companies have agreed to temporarily return the signals…
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Why Do ABC, CBS, FOX, & NBC Owners Want to Make YouTube TV, Hulu, Fubo & More Into Cable Companies With the FCC’s Help? – Ask Luke
Earlier this week, Congress held its first hearing into the future of TV. At the hearing, representatives from the National Association of Broadcasters joined efforts by owners of local TV stations to make live TV streaming services like YouTube TV, Hulu, and Fubo into cable TV companies. The goal is to get the FCC to…
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Paramount+ Releases Trailer for Reboot of Frasier
Paramount+ revealed the official trailer for its new original series, Frasier, a semi-reboot/continuation of the class show from the ‘90s. Kelsey Grammer reprises his Emmy Award-winning role as Frasier Crane. Before the series premiere on October 12, Paramount+ will give fans a behind-the-scenes look into the making of the show with a half-hour special called…
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Local Now Adds 18 Free CBS Channels to Lineup
Local Now struck a deal to launch 18 new free ad-supported streaming channels from CBS. The deal underscores the continued growth of free ad-supported platforms like Local Now, which have exploded in popularity with the continuous rise of subscription streaming services. With many consumers cutting the cord, having access to local channels through streaming platforms…
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Local ABC, CBS, FOX, & NBC Owners Demand The FCC Reclassify YouTube TV, Fubo, DIRECTV STREAM, & More As Cable TV Companies
Earlier this year, Local TV station owners formed a new Coalition for Local News to push the FCC to force cord cutting services to be treated like cable TV companies. If the FCC agrees to change the rules, it would force YouTube TV, Hulu, Fubo, and more to strike deals directly with the owners of…