Tag: CBS
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The Slow Death of Local News & Weather on ABC, CBS, FOX, & NBC Has Started
Across the United States, the landscape of local television news is undergoing a profound transformation that signals the start of its decline. Regulatory shifts have opened the door for a single company to own major network affiliates—ABC, CBS, FOX, and NBC—in the same market, a change that once seemed unthinkable under rules designed to preserve…
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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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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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UFC 326 Drew Huge Audience for CBS Debut, Marking Most-Watched Linear UFC Telecast in a Decade
The UFC’s first major broadcast on CBS delivered a massive audience. According to a graphic tweeted by the UFC’s official account, UFC 326 became the most-watched UFC telecast on linear television in the past 10 years. Since the beginning of this year, Paramount+ has been the home of the UFC, and on March 7, CBS…
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CBS News Staff Hold 24 Hour Walkout Over Contract Dispute
Writers and journalists at CBS News 24/7, the streaming news service operated by CBS News, participated in a 24-hour work stoppage on March 17, 2026. The action involved members of the Writers Guild of America East (WGAE) assigned to the CBS News 24/7 bargaining unit. This unit includes approximately 60 employees who handle writing and…
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How to Watch March Madness 2026: NCAA Tournament Live on Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV & More
68 teams compete in the grueling, thrilling, single-elimination NCAA Men’s DI Basketball Tournament known as March Madness. Cinderella stories will be told, and brackets will be busted as all roads lead to Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis for the 2026 NCAA Championship Game. From dominant performances to buzzer-beating upsets, watching this year’s tournament doesn’t have…