Tag: CBS
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Local ABC, CBS, FOX, & NBC Are Struggling & So They Want You to Pay More For YouTube TV, Hulu, Fubo, & More
Recently, multiple owners of local TV stations, including ABC, CBS, FOX, and NBC reported strong drops in revenue. Tegna reported revenues down 11% in the 3rd quarter compared to the same period last year. Nexstar the largest owner, saw TV ad revenue down 23% in the 3rd quarter of 2023 but was able to use…
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Blackouts of Local ABC, CBS, FOX, & NBC Affiliates Are Likely to Become More Common on Cable TV, According To DIRECTV
Recently, we have been seeing a lot of blackouts with local ABC, CBS, FOX, and NBC affiliates. Over the summer, DIRECTV saw 200 stations go dark in 116 markets when it had a fight over fees with Nexstar. Now, DIRECTV’s Chief Content Officer Rob Thun is warning that more blackouts are likely coming soon. These…
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Yellowstone’s Second Season Debuts on CBS Next Week
Yellowstone, the modern-day Western that hooked millions of viewers on its Paramount Network and then on streaming, is returning to CBS for a second season. CBS will continue airing Yellowstone on Sundays during its fall lineup. The WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes left several networks struggling to end the year with original programming, but CBS managed…
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Cable TV May Get Even More Expensive As Local ABC, CBS, FOX, and NBC Owners Sign More Lucrative Deals
You might soon be paying more for cable TV. Broadcasting company Scripps said on Wednesday that it locked down cable and satellite carriage agreements that account for 75% of the company’ subscriber households, and touted a bump in how much it’ll be able to get from cable TV providers. As a result of the deals,…
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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…