Tag: NBC
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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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Another Popular TV Show is Canceled After 30 Years on NBC
The long-running entertainment news program Access Hollywood has come to an end after nearly three decades on air. NBCUniversal announced the cancellation of the show, along with several other first-run syndicated programs including Access Live, Karamo, and The Steve Wilkos Show. This decision reflects a broader strategic shift away from producing syndicated television content in…
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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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NBC, Peacock, & USA Sports Lock In PGA of America Events in Major Golf Rights Renewal
In a major move in the world of golf, the PGA of America extended its media relationships with NBC Sports/Peacock and Versant’s USA Sports through 2033. The extension explicitly includes the 2033 Ryder Cup at The Olympic Club in San Francisco, plus the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship, Senior PGA Championship, and PGA Professional Championship. Live…
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Peacock and NBC’s Sports Strategy & Takeover Made Sundays Must-See TV Again
If you watched TV on a recent Sunday night, there’s a good chance you were watching something on Peacock or NBC. From September 7, 2025, through February 22, 2026, the NBC finished No. 1 in primetime on 23 of 25 Sundays. The data set from the aforementioned dates comes from Nielsen’s Big Data + Panel. The mixed-use…
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USA-Canada Men’s Hockey Gold Medal Finish Fueled Peacock’s Biggest Non-NFL Streaming Moment Ever Recorded
Peacock’s live Winter Olympic run turned into a headline-making streaming surge. NBCUniversal’s Milan-Cortina coverage drew a combined TV + streaming audience in the tens of millions, and Peacock led the way on digital, setting a new high for non-NFL streamed viewership during the Games. That gold-medal men’s hockey thriller between Team USA and Canada produced…
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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…