A retransmission consent dispute between DirecTV and Nexstar has resulted in several Upper Midwest network affiliates being removed from the satellite provider.
Category: Retransmission Consent
Weekly Log: 1 Rochester Arrival, 2 Des Moines Departures, 3 Radio Bosses
A new sports anchor has arrived in Rochester, while two anchors plan to depart in Des Moines. On the radio side, there are three new managers in the region.
Weekly Log: New “Current” PM Host; TrueReal Departing DTV Dial
Recent news includes a new afternoon host at “The Current,” the impending end of the “TrueReal” TV network, and a new streaming deal for some Upper Midwest TV stations.
Weekly Log: New Morning Hosts in MSP; Longtime Wis. Broadcasters Retire
There are new morning hosts on both radio and TV in Minneapolis. Meanwhile, two longtime Wisconsin radio broadcasters have retired, and most regional CBS affiliates are off FuboTV.
Quad Cities FOX Affiliate Now Off Both Satellite Providers
Quad Cities FOX affiliate KLJB/18 (Davenport) is off DISH Network as a result of a retransmission consent dispute.
Weekly Log: Barnard Exits KQ; Sioux City Station Promotes and Hires 4
Recent developments include Tom Barnard’s last KQRS show, four staff changes at a Sioux City TV station, and less PBS Kids programming scheduled for the new year.
Weekly Log: Forum Launches Sioux Falls Website; NFL TV Quirk
Recent developments include Forum’s launch of a news presence in Sioux Falls, several TV anchor moves, and an NFL scheduling oddity.
Weekly Log: Numerous Radio, TV Moves; Two Satellite TV Retrans Disputes
This week’s developments include numerous arrivals and departures in both radio and TV, as well as two major retransmission consent disputes.
Dispute Takes Lincoln ABC Affiliate Off DISH Network
ABC affiliate KLKN/8 (Lincoln) is off DISH Network amid a retransmission consent dispute between the satellite provider and the station’s owner, Standard Media.
Weekly Log: Numerous People Moves, Tower Updates, Quad Cities Dispute
A busy week includes radio and TV moves in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, and Nebraska, a retransmission dispute in the Quad Cities, and updates on Twin Cities and Omaha towers.