B&C Today: FCC Approves Nexstar-Media General; Fox Bets on Mid-Season

Broadcasting & Cable Newsletter   January 12, 2017     The best of BroadcastingCable.com delivered to your inbox daily     Top Stories       FCC Approves Nexstar-Media General Merger Denies cable, satellite efforts to block deal READ MORE » WHY THIS MATTERS: Both broadcasters had asked the FCC to waive its rule preventing a decision on the deal while the spectrum auction was still in progress.   TCA: Fox Putting Big Bets on the Mid-Season Execs silent on future of 'Pitch,' 'Exorcist' READ MORE » WHY THIS MATTERS: Newman said Fox has done "a pretty good job of representing the country" with its programming.   FCC: DirecTV Now Plan Appears to Violate Net Neutrality Order Says Verizon sponsored data plan is also a potential competitive threat READ MORE » WHY THIS MATTERS: A new, Republican-led FCC is unlikely to second that opinion.   More Top Stories       Tribune, Fox, Capitol Invest $5M in Share Rocket Syndication Ratings: 'ET' Climbs in Slow Holiday Week Bakish Gets New Pact as CEO of Viacom TCA: Fox Reveals Player-Perspective Technology for Super Bowl Accenture Surprised By AI Findings Trump Calls CNN 'Fake News' TCA: 'Making History' Makes History on Fox March 5, 'Kicking Screaming' Debuts March 9 Viacom Names Lynn CEO of International Media Nets MotoWorld Bringing Motorsports to Digital TV FCC Extends Deadline for Opposing Broadcaster Quadrennial Challenge more headlines »   Departments       Washington: FCC Sets Comments for PEG Waiver Request Programming: TCA: Jamie Foxx to Host Fox Gamer 'Beat Shazam' Local TV: Mark Bunting Named WSFA Montgomery's New VP, GM Currency: 'Taboo' Garners Nearly a Quarter Billion TV Ad Impressions Fates & Fortunes: Wurtzel Stepping Down as NBCU Research Chief   Events     Technology Leadership Summit March 8-9, 2017 | Crowne Plaza | Charlotte, NC Learn More Wonder Women March 23, 2017 | New York Hilton Midtown | New York, NY Learn More Advanced Advertising March 27, 2017 | Convene Conference Center | New York, NY Learn More Technology Leadership Awards April 24, 2017 | Westgate Resort & Casino | Las Vegas, NV Learn More more events »   Jobs     Meteorologist Reporter WISN TV – Milwaukee, WI, United States   Director of Engineering WBNS 10TV – Columbus, OH, United States   Marketing Consultant Hearst Television – Des Moines, IA, United States   Executive Producer WBNS 10TV – Columbus, OH, United States   more jobs » News Blogs Events People TV Careers   Advertise Contact Us Send this to a friend       ©2017 NewBay Media, LLC

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