Most parts of the Upper Midwest have lost at least one network affiliate on DISH Network amid a dispute between the satellite provider and Gray Media.
Category: Retransmission Consent
Weekly Log: KELO-TV Announces New Anchor; Several Radio Moves
South Dakota’s “KELOLAND” has announced who will replace a longtime anchor who is retiring. Elsewhere, several radio hosts have found new homes.
Weekly Log: Changes at Civic Media’s Wisconsin Talk Network
Civic Media has dropped two hosts from its News/Talk lineup and added a show hosted by their Madison morning team. Elsewhere, a new morning radio show is airing in the Twin Cities.
Weekly Log: Several High-Profile Retirements
Jane Matenaer, Judy Clark, and Darren Danielson have announced plans to retire. Meanwhile, a fundraiser has reduced the number of layoffs at South Dakota Public Broadcasting,
Weekly Log: Radio Changes Continue in Milwaukee
Milwaukee’s “Froggy” and “Fonz” formats are no more, as two other stations continue their farewells. Meanwhile, Civic Media has announced a half-dozen new appointments.
Tegna’s KARE, WOI, WQAD Return to DirecTV
Tegna’s stations have returned to DirecTV and AT&T U-verse after a retransmission consent dispute that resulted in the stations being removed for six weeks.
Reminder: Broadcast TV Is Free. Here’s How to Watch
Often lost in the coverage of retransmission consent disputes between broadcasters and pay TV providers is the fact that broadcast TV is still free.
Weekly Log: Duluth DJ Returns; New DTV Channels; DISH-Hearst Dispute Ends
A packed report includes news of morning hosts in Duluth and Green Bay, Wisconsin reporter moves, national attention for a UP station, and new channels in the new year.
Nexstar Stations Return to DirecTV after 11-Week Outage
176 Nexstar-owned stations have returned to DirecTV after an 11-week outage caused by a retransmission consent dispute.
Hearst-DISH Join Growing List of Outages as NFL Season Begins
Hearst Television and DISH Network have joined a growing list of high-profile carriage disputes as the NFL season begins.