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Return of ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ Racked Up 19 Million Views on YouTube
By George Winslow published
Large online audiences could play a role in talks between ABC and station groups Nexstar and Sinclair, which are preempting the show in 23% of the country

UPDATED: Nexstar's ABC Affiliates To Preempt “Jimmy Kimmel Live!”
By George Winslow published
Nexstar joined Sinclair not airing the show's return on ABC on Sept. 23 but says it continues to have "productive" talks with Disney about the future

ABC Ends Suspension of `Jimmy Kimmel Live!'
By George Winslow published
The late night show will return to its regular schedule on Tuesday Sept. 23; Sinclair said it will continue to preempt the show

Democrats Decry FCC Chair’s Attempts to `Threaten’ Media Companies, Demand Answers to FCC’s Role in `Censoring’ Kimmel
By George Winslow published
A letter to the FCC signed by Senate Democrats complained that the “FCC’s role in overseeing the public airwaves does not give it the power to act as a roving press censor”

Sinclair Says Kimmel Suspension Is Not Enough; Major Owner of ABC Affiliates Calls on FCC and ABC to Take Additional Action
By George Winslow published
Sinclair’s vice-chair said: `This incident highlights the critical need for the FCC to take immediate regulatory action to address control held over local broadcasters by the big national networks.’

Nexstar Media Group to Acquire Tegna for $6.2 Billion
By George Winslow published
The deal will create a behemoth in the local broadcasting industry that will have 265 full-power television stations in 44 states and a presence 41 of the top 50 DMAs

Analyst: Consolidation Isn’t a Quick Fix for TV-Station Ad Woes
By George Winslow published
Larger station groups will still face an ongoing shift of ad dollars from TV to digital, according to Madison & Wall

New EdgeBeam CEO Conrad Clemson Discusses His Plans for 3.0 Datacasting
By Phil Kurz published
NextGen TV Named to head JV on Monday, industry vet sees EdgeBeam’s first revenue within months
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