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 ...

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 ...
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 ...