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States seek court restraining order to block Nexstar-TEGNA merger
Officials argue the merger violates antitrust laws and prioritizes corporate interests over consumers.
California, other states sue to block Nexstar-TEGNA merger
The attorneys general of California and eight other states have filed a federal lawsuit seeking to block Nexstar Media Group’s proposed $6 billion acquisition of peer broadcaster TEGNA.
Streaming News
Bars, restaurants may lose access to NFL Sunday Ticket
The change follows the end of a temporary deal allowing DIRECTV to offer the package to business customers.
Policy & Law
States seek court restraining order to block Nexstar-TEGNA merger
Officials argue the merger violates antitrust laws and prioritizes corporate interests over consumers.
Radio & Television News
Scott Rates named news director at CBS stations in Sacramento
Paramount’s CBS News & Stations has named Scott Rates as its news director for the company’s Sacramento market duopoly.
Sports Desk
Bars, restaurants may lose access to NFL Sunday Ticket
The change follows the end of a temporary deal allowing DIRECTV to offer the package to business customers.
Advertising & Data
VAB: Most prospective voters engage with ad-supported TV
Viewers exposed to political messaging on TV are more likely to engage, seek information and take action.
Special Coverage: Media Earnings
Salem Media posts $35 million financial loss amid lower revenue in 2025
Higher impairment charges and continued pressure on broadcast advertising weighed on the broadcaster’s overall financial results.
Special Coverage: NextGen TV
Survey: Consumers willing to purchase low-cost NextGen TV box
The findings come as broadcasters push adoption of NextGen TV, which requires new compatible devices.
Europe & UK
Comcast’s Sky adds Disney Plus to TV packages
Sky customers now have access to Disney Plus as part of their package, the company announced in a news release on Tuesday.
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