DirecTV and Scripps retransmission battle: 54 local TV stations go dark

The retransmission battle between Scripps and DirecTV has escalated, with 54 local Scripps stations in 36 Nielsen-designated ...
The Boston Globe

Local TV stations are losing viewers. A new ‘survival guide’ urges a digital-first pivot.

Long a safe haven due to a reliable stream of retransmission fees and advertising dollars, local TV news stations are now facing a stark message as their industry faces the same financial pressures as ...
The Hollywood Reporter

Sinclair Pursuing Deal With E.W. Scripps as Battle for Local TV Stations Heats Up

Sinclair disclosed the talks in an SEC filing Monday. By Alex Weprin Senior Editor Another major deal for local TV stations may be brewing, with Sinclair Broadcast Group (and its 185 or so local ...
Los Angeles Times

Inside the crisis facing local TV news: Layoffs, consolidation and shrinking ratings

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Longtime local TV anchors, including KTLA’s Mark Kriski and others, are being laid off as parent company Nexstar ...
The Journalist's Resource

Redefining local: How young Americans engage with television news across platforms

A survey of younger news consumers offers insights for local TV station managers about how to reach this surprisingly engaged ...

Scripps' 54 Stations Go Dark On DirecTV Amid Retransmission Dispute

Programming on Scripps Local Media’s 54 broadcast stations across 36 Nielsen-designated market areas has been suspended ...
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Sinclair Pursuing Deal With E.W. Scripps as Battle for Local TV Stations Heats Up

Another major deal for local TV stations may be brewing, with Sinclair Broadcast Group (and its 185 or so local stations) revealing Monday that it is pursuing a deal for E.W. Scripps, which owns some ...