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March 20, 2019
Nexstar-Tribune TV Spinoffs Go To Scripps, TEGNA; Disney Closes On Fox Acquisition
As the NEXSTAR acquisition of TRIBUNE MEDIA continues to wend its way through the regulatory process, the companies have announced the spinoff of 19 television stations to TEGNA and SCRIPPS for a total of $1.32 billion. SCRIPPS is acquiring CW … more »
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March 12, 2019
Tribune Shareholders Vote To Approve Sale To Nexstar
Shareholders of TRIBUNE MEDIA have voted to approve the company's sale to NEXSTAR MEDIA GROUP. The vote saw over 95% of Class A and B common stockholders giving thumbs up to the deal, representing about 73% of TRIBUNE's outstanding shares … more »
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March 7, 2019
Thursday At Talk Show Boot Camp X: Adjusting To A Changing Talk Audience
THURSDAY was the first of two days of sessions at DON ANTHONY and GABE HOBBS' 10th annual TALK SHOW BOOT CAMP at the MARRIOTT MARINA DEL REY, and the talk began with HOBBS' annual deep dive into News-Talk ratings, then delved into looks at where … more »
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March 5, 2019
Lauren Lapka Named Midday-Afternoon Traffic Reporter At WGN/Chicago
Former TRIBUNE Sports WGWG-LP (87.7 THE GAME)/CHICAGO sports update anchor LAUREN LAPKA is returning to CHICAGO radio as midday and afternoon traffic reporter for TRIBUNE News-Talk WGN-A, reports ROBERTFEDER.COM. LAPKA will also host a video … more »
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March 4, 2019
Luminary, New Podcast App And Network, To Debut With Over 40 Exclusive Shows
Another company is proclaiming its desire to become the "NETFLIX of podcasts" with the announcement of the launch of LUMINARY in a NEW YORK TIMES article. The new app and network, set to debut in JUNE and headed by co-founder/CEO and … more »
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March 1, 2019
Tribune Media Revenue Rises In Fourth Quarter
TRIBUNE MEDIA fourth quarter revenue rose 18% year-to-year to $578.7 million, with consolidated operating profit up from $123.4 million to $166 million. Television and Entertainment segment advertising revenues increased 25% to $406.7 million; core … more »
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February 26, 2019
Nexstar Overall Revenue Up For Fourth Quarter Despite Declines In Local, National Ad Revenue
Political and digital revenue and retransmission fees helped NEXSTAR MEDIA GROUP show an overall net revenue increase for fourth quarter 2018, rising 22.1% year-to-year to $798,022,000. The increase came despite local revenue falling 1.5% and … more »
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February 20, 2019
Fast Company Releases 2019 Lists Of World's Most Innovative Companies
FAST COMPANY's annual list of the world's 50 most innovative companies again includes some businesses with radio, podcasting, and/or music ties for 2019. On the list are THE WALT DISNEY COMPANY, parent of ESPN and RADIO DISNEY/RADIO DISNEY … more »
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February 11, 2019
Report Says Cox Media Group In Talks To Sell TV Stations To Apollo Global Management
The news, reported first by CNBC, that private equity firm APOLLO GLOBAL MANAGEMENT LLC is close to a deal to buy COX MEDIA GROUP's TV stations for about $3 billion is raising speculation about the fate of COX's radio stations and newspapers. The … more »
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January 29, 2019
Deals: WGN-To-Nexstar Paperwork Filed, Elmira-Corning Stations Sold
The backup of applications that accumulated during the government shutdown is beginning to show up in the FCC database now that the agency is back in action. Among the filings popping up MONDAY morning, the paperwork has been filed to transfer WGN … more »