The Future Of Television. Dissected Daily.
It’s Time For Broadcasters To Pivot To NextGen TV - And Leave Retransmission Consent Behind
Broadcasters have relied on outdated regulations to protect their position in a media landscape that’s increasingly leaving them behind. The shift to ATSC 3.0 represents an opportunity for the industry to move forward.
Deregulating TV Station Ownership Won’t Fix The Industry’s Problems — It’ll Make Them Worse
Increasing ownership limits and reducing regulations will do nothing to solve the industry’s existential issues; in fact, it will amplify the very weaknesses that threaten the future of local TV.
U.S. TV Station Ownership Rules And Loopholes: An Explainer
TV station ownership rules were originally established to preserve localism, diversity, and competition in local marketplaces. Have they outlived their usefulness?
Local TV News’ Big Election Day Test
This Election Day is not just another reporting cycle — it’s a defining moment for local TV stations to demonstrate their unwavering dedication to accuracy and the public interest.
Local TV’s Year Of Living Dangerously
The local broadcast TV business has thrived on temporary boosts from political ads, but that safety net is about to disappear, leaving the underlying structural weaknesses fully exposed come first quarter of next year.
The Long, Slow Demise Of Over-The-Air TV
Until broadcasters recognize the value of nurturing their free-to-air audience, OTA viewing will remain a niche option rather than a mainstream alternative to paid services.
It's Time To 'Act': Why TV & Video Need A New Regulatory Framework
It's time for a new regulatory framework for television/video – one that embraces the realities of our digital world while preserving the core principles that have guided media regulation for decades.
Game Time For A New RSN (Yes, A New RSN)
What makes the new Chicago Sports Network think it can thrive (let alone survive) while RSNs around the country are imploding?
Private Equity & Local Broadcast TV: A Risky Relationship
Will private equity prove a boon or bust for local television broadcasting?
ZoneCasting: A Blueprint For Local TV’s Future?
Is a new radio content targeting technology a glimpse into the future of over-the-air television?
Locked Out Of Local TV: The Streaming Bundle We Still Can’t Get
It’s time to ask why viewers can’t simply pay for what many want: a bundle comprised of just OTA broadcast TV networks and local stations/diginets — reasonably priced and easy to access via streaming.
Paramount’s Potential Station Sale Puts Local TV In The Crosshairs
Paramount's potential sale of a group of major-market independent stations poses pressing questions as to the future of local broadcasting.
Who’s Actually Watching Local TV News?
The answer is a complex blend of station-brand-loyal older viewers, rural audiences, and a disparate smattering of genre-defying younger cohorts who don’t really “watch television” at all.
RSNs In Flux, Chicago-Style
The regional sports network (RSN) industry is in a state of flux, and few markets exemplify both the chaos and transformation more than Chicago
Peacock's Olympic Ascendance: A Double-Edged Sword For NBC & Local Affiliates
Peacock is the Paris Olympics’ media gold medal winner; will local NBC stations & affiliates even make the podium?
Jim Dolan Actually Has a Point
The often unpopular Knicks (and Rangers, Madison Square Garden, Sphere, & MSG Network) owner isn't wrong in his fears of waning local NBA media revenue
Broadcast Regulation Post-Chevron
A precedent-busting Supreme Court decision has the potential to upend the of future broadcast regulation.
Does Local Sports Media's Future Lie in the Stars?
A first-of-its-kind deal to bring live streaming games of a major professional sports team to fans at no cost could be the death knell for RSNs.
Weather Or Not?
Timely local TV weather forecasts are vital for safety during severe weather, but can be significantly delayed if accessed via streaming. Will ATSC 3.0/NextGen come to the rescue?
Bundles, Bundles, Bundles: What We Learned At The Stream TV Show
The StreamTV Show had a lot of takeaways. Our top four include the OS Wars, Contextual Targeting, Local Goes Steaming and the Evolution of FASTs.