Tag: Sinclair
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Sinclair Wants You to Switch to ATSC 3.0 OTA TV For Free ABC, CBS, FOX, & NBC
Sinclair Broadcast Group has launched an ambitious consumer education campaign in Columbus, Ohio, aimed at encouraging viewers to transition to NextGen TV, the advanced broadcasting standard known as ATSC 3.0. The initiative, announced on June 2, 2026, represents a significant push by the media company to boost awareness and accelerate widespread adoption of the technology,…
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E.W. Scripps Board Unanimously Rejects Sinclair’s $622 Million Unsolicited Takeover Bid Of Its ABC, CBS, FOX, & NBC Locals
In a significant blow to Sinclair and the consolidating U.S. broadcast television industry, the board of directors of The E.W. Scripps Company unanimously rejected an unsolicited acquisition proposal from larger rival Sinclair Inc. on December 16, 2025. The decision came after careful deliberation, with the board concluding that the $622 million offer did not serve…
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Sinclair Is Buying More ABC, CBS, FOX, and NBC Locals From E.W. Scripps
Sinclair Broadcast Group, the nation’s second-largest owner of local television stations, filed a disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission on Monday revealing that it has purchased an 8.2 percent stake in smaller rival E.W. Scripps Company and has spent several months holding private discussions about a full acquisition of the Cincinnati-based broadcaster. The filing…
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YouTube TV Adds Another Sinclair Owned TV Network
YouTube TV officially has another new addition to its channel roster: The Nest, a new offering from Sinclair Broadcast Group. This development, announced earlier this week, arrives at a pivotal moment for the cord-cutting landscape, where consumers increasingly seek diverse, on-demand content without the constraints of traditional cable bundles. The Nest positions itself as a…
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New OTA TV Stations Coming to More Markets as Sinclair Expands CHARGE, Comet, ROAR, and The Nest
Sinclair’s free over-the-air (OTA) multicast networks (CHARGE, Comet, ROAR, and The Nest) are making a big push into more U.S. markets this year. The company announced new affiliate launches, upgraded channel positions, and expanded digital carriage, bringing its content to more viewers without the need for a cable subscription. Expanded Market Coverage Starting August 1…
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Sinclair Sells The Local ABC, CBS, FOX, & NBC Streaming Service NewsOn
In a significant move for the streaming of local ABC, CBS, FOX, & NBC, Zeam, a leading provider of live local news and operator of the hyperlocal streaming platform Zeam, announced today its acquisition of NewsON from Sinclair Inc. NewsON is the nation’s largest aggregator of local news content, and this acquisition strengthens Zeam’s mission…
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Sinclair Announces Strategic Review of Broadcast TV Business and Potentially Splitting The Company Up
Sinclair, Inc. revealed today that its Board of Directors has initiated a comprehensive strategic review of its Broadcast business, aiming to position the company as a leader in the evolving broadcast industry. The announcement highlights Sinclair’s intent to explore value-enhancing opportunities, including acquisitions, strategic partnerships, and business combinations with entities across the broadcast, media, and…
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Sinclair Breaks Ground as First Broadcaster Approved for Drone Operations Over People
In a signifigant broadcast journalism milestone, Sinclair has become the first media company to receive Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approval to operate drones over people and moving vehicles without requiring special waivers for news gathering purposes. The authorization, which stems from the FAA’s acceptance of Sinclair’s Declaration of Compliance for Operations Over People, represents a…
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Sinclair Rebrands OTA TV Network TBD to ROAR, Promising Uproarious Comedy Starting April 28
Sinclair Broadcast Group has announced a bold rebranding of its free over-the-air (OTA) television network TBD, set to become ROAR on April 28, 2025. The newly christened network aims to carve a distinct niche in the digital broadcast landscape, focusing on delivering what Sinclair describes as “uproarious comedy series” that capture the “lightest, funniest, and…
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Sinclair Expands OTA TV Reach with FOX, Adds TBD TV to Major Market Stations
Sinclair Broadcast Group today unveiled a significant distribution deal with FOX Television Stations, set to bring Sinclair’s free over-the-air network, TBD TV, to several of FOX’s top market affiliates starting January 15, 2025. This strategic partnership will see TBD TV expand its audience by an additional 22 million TV households across key markets, including the…