Tag: CBS
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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…
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The NFL is Asking CBS to Pay An Extra $1 Billion to Keep NFL TV Rights
The National Football League has entered advanced negotiations with Paramount, the parent company of CBS, to restructure its existing media rights agreement for Sunday afternoon games. This development stems from recent corporate changes at Paramount, including its acquisition activities and a change-of-control provision that allows the league to revisit terms earlier than originally planned. Under…
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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…
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DIRECTV Warns Of The Danger of Mega ABC, CBS, FOX, & NBC Mergers to Local News
In a recent move to influence regulatory decisions, satellite television provider DIRECTV has presented a detailed analysis to the Federal Communications Commission, pointing out potential drawbacks of increasing consolidation among local television station groups. The submission focuses on how mergers and shared operations among broadcasters are leading to a noticeable decline in the production and…