Tag: NBC
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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…
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Nexstar is Cutting Local News Staff At Some of Its ABC, CBS, FOX, and NBC Stations
In a significant move reflecting ongoing challenges in the broadcast industry, Nexstar Media Group has initiated a series of layoffs affecting staff at multiple local television stations across the United States. As the largest owner of affiliates for major networks including ABC, CBS, FOX, and NBC, the company oversees more than 200 stations nationwide, reaching…
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Computers Are Replacing News Staff at Local ABC, CBS, FOX, & NBC TV Stations
Cut continue at, local affiliates of ABC, CBS, FOX, and NBC are increasingly turning to advanced software solutions to automate news production, reducing reliance on traditional staff roles. Gray Media, one of the largest owners of these network-affiliated stations, has pioneered this approach with a successful test at its KNOP News 2 station in North…
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Peacock Streams 6.3 Billion Minutes as NBCUniversal Reaches 200M in “Legendary February”
This month has been a historic one for NBC Sports, with Peacock‘s live sports streaming reaching a massive audience. Citing Nielsen Big Data + Panel reach data and digital analytics, NBCU says 200 million viewers have watched the company’s “Legendary February” presentation, underscoring the streamer’s ability to handle live sports at scale. A few of…
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AI is Going To Replace Employees At Local ABC, CBS, FOX, & NBC Stations, Leading to Layoffs
In a bold move to navigate the evolving media landscape, the E.W. Scripps Company has outlined an extensive overhaul of its operations, incorporating workforce adjustments, efficiency improvements, and forward-looking growth initiatives. The plan signals upcoming layoffs as part of broader efforts to trim expenses while integrating advanced technologies like artificial intelligence and automation to drive…
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NBA All-Star 2026: Streaming Info, Events & Everything You Need to Know
NBC Sports has locked in the voices for NBA All-Star 2026 in Los Angeles, with a mix of rising broadcast stars and Hall of Fame heavyweights. For the first time, Peacock is the streaming home for the NBA’s biggest weekend, featuring pregame and on-site live coverage (Rising Stars, NBA Showtime specials). Additionally, NBC will also…
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Super Bowl LX: Time, How to Watch on Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV, & More
The Big Game has finally arrived with the Seattle Seahawks taking on the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LX, streaming live on Peacock. This year’s game at Levi Stadium is a Super Bowl rematch 11 years in the making. Their Super Bowl XLIX matchup is remembered for Malcolm Butler’s goal-line interception that kept the Patriots’…
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2026 Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony: Time, Channels & How to Watch on Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV & More
The Milano Cortina 2026 Opening Ceremony centers on Milan’s historic San Siro (Stadio Giuseppe Meazza) with live elements across northern Italy, streaming on Peacock. The multi-site, cinematic kickoff pairs stadium spectacle with mountain-town pageantry. For the first time, two cauldrons will be lit, underscoring the Games’ split city identity: one in Milan (Arco della Pace)…
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Winter Olympics: Schedule, How to Watch & What to Know About Milan Cortina 2026
The Milan Cortina Winter Olympics are almost here, and for cord cutters this is the kind of live-event TV that proves streaming has replaced traditional pay-TV. NBC and Peacock (additional live coverage on USA Network and CNBC) are the U.S. home for the Games, and they’ve built a streaming-first plan that makes watching the fallout on your…
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Peacock is Turning Super Bowl Sunday Into a 4K Streaming Event
Peacock is turning Super Bowl Sunday into a 4K showcase. On Sunday, February 8, NBCUniversal will present Super Bowl LX and live Winter Olympics coverage from Milan-Cortina in 4K HDR on both NBC and n Peacock. The move gives viewers roughly 17 hours of premium 4K HDR programming across the day. What to Know “When you’re…