WLIT tops overall numbers The August PPMs were an awesome one for iHeartMedia Chicago, with Rock 95.5 (WCHI-FM) surging, Kiss 103.5 FM sweeping the demo races, and WLIT topping the overall numbers. Rock 95.5 moved from — to thirteenth with a 3.2, the highest share number in the station’s five-year history, and the highest for the frequency since the WNUA […]
WGN-TV, Fox 32 expands local programming [Editor’s Note: This post was updated on Sept. 8 to reflect the last-minute scheduling changes made at Fox 32 and Fox Chicago Plus.] If there’s any indication about the struggles of first-run and off-network syndication, look no further than this season’s new crop of shows, in which you count on one hand whereas in […]
Moves come after loss of federal funding Despite the loss of federal funding, Chicago Public Media’s WBEZ is shaking up its schedule and is adding more local programming to its weekday lineup. Beginning Sept. 15, WBEZ debuts In The Loop With Sasha-Ann Simons, a Chicago-focused talk show discussing the headlines of the day (and there will be a few that […]
Also: DirecTV Stream adds Weigel’s WCIU As expected after agreeing to a short-term extension, Fox Corporation and YouTubeTV reached an agreement on Thursday. “We’re happy to share that we’ve reached an agreement with Fox to keep their content on YouTube TV, preserve the value of our service for our subscribers and offer more flexibility in the future. This means that […]
“Mike” looks to break the mold in local TV With the future of late-night TV iffy after the cancellation of CBS’ The Late Show, one local station in Philadelphia is jumping into the ring. Fox-owned WTXF Philadelphia (known as Fox 29) will air Mike, a new late-night talk show hosted by Mike Jerrick, beginning September 8 at 11:30 p.m. ET, […]
Short-term extension to last through Friday The Wednesday 4 p.m. (CT) deadline came and went with Fox channels remaining on YouTubeTV as the two parties agreed to a short-term extension that lasts until Friday. Update: We’ve reached a short-term extension with Fox to prevent disruption to our subscribers while we work on a new agreement. We’re committed to advocating on […]
Channels could be off by Wednesday With football season set to kick off this weekend, Google’s YouTubeTV and Fox Corporation are at an impasse over a new carriage deal. If there is no deal by Wednesday at 4 p.m. (CT), YouTubeTV customers could lose Fox, Fox News, FS1, FS2, Fox Business, Fox Weather, Fox Nation, Big Ten Network, and 30 […]
Sets up near the Ogilvie Center After vacating their River North venue two years ago, the Museum of Broadcast Communications has found a new home. According to the Sun-Times, the museum is moving to a “pop-up” location at 440 W. Randolph in the West Loop, just two blocks north of the Ogilvie Center, the terminus of several Metra lines, making […]
Combined entity would own 265 stations covering 80 percent of country As hinted by the Wall Street Journal last week, WGN-TV and WGN Radio owner Nexstar Media Group has agreed to purchase rival Tegna, Inc. for $3.6 billion in the biggest deal in television history. The new combined entity gives Nexstar 265 stations with nine of the top ten markets […]
Jumps from rival NBC 5 to take position Nexstar-owned WGN-TV Chicago announced on Wednesday the hiring of Akemi Harrison as the station’s news director, succeeding the now-retired Dom Stasi in the role starting August 25. Harrison arrives from rival NBC-owned WMAQ (NBC 5), where she held the same position. Harrison’s official title is Director of News and Multiplatform Content, overseeing […]
“Unfiltered” already in top ten in Apple Podcasts Disposed by Audacy for a doxxing incident, former 670 The Score (WSCR-AM) morning host Dan Bernstein signed a deal with Hubbard Broadcasting, as reported by the Sun-Times on Monday, not to a terrestrial radio deal, but to host a podcast. Titled Dan Bernstein: Unfiltered, the new venture from Hubbard is 312 Sports, […]
Move means Nexstar could own a station in most areas of Illinois The Wall Street Journal reported Friday that suburban Dallas-based Nexstar is in “advanced talks” to buy suburban Washington D.C.-based station group Tegna. The move is obviously a ploy by the broadcaster to force the ownership cap issue at the FCC, which currently prohibits broadcast groups from reaching more […]
Eanet has been with station since 1996 WGN Radio sportscaster anchor Dave Eanet announced his retirement this morning, but isn’t entirely going away, as he will continue to do play-by-play for Northwestern football and men’s basketball for the station, and he will continue as a fill-in sports anchor for WGN-TV newscasts and late-night sports wrap-up show GN Sports. WGN-TV and […]
Comes as new Paramount owner Skydance takes over Thursday Paramount-owned BET announced on Wednesday that it was “indefinitely suspending” the BET Hip-Hop Awards and The Soul Train Music Awards, as the Black-oriented network is figuring out what to do with them. “So for BET linear, we have suspended the Soul Train and Hip-Hop award shows”, BET President Scott Mills told […]
Also: Fox One to cost $20 a month; Top 25 largest broadcast station groups revealed Audacy announced on Tuesday that it tapped Geoff Buchholz as WBBM Newsradio’s (780 AM/105.9 FM) new political editor, succeeding the now-retired Craig Dellimore, who spent 41 years in the same position. “Chicago and Illinois are entering a critical era, and it’s more important than ever […]
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