Cox Media Group

The deal ends a lengthy blackout and restores the CMG stations to the Dish lineup

All 12 Cox Media Group stations were returned to the satellite lineup before 6:30 gametime

CMG says satellite TV provider’s tactics are threatening local journalism

40-year industry veteran will assume a leadership role in his church

Misti Turnbull promoted to VP of news, Jordan Cipala was named VP of strategy & operations

The free hyper-local streaming service is currently available in Georgia and North Carolina with more launches planned

The agreement will expand FL24’s coverage to include content from CMG stations in Jacksonville and Orlando

Deal ensures CMG’s stations remain in Spectrum’s lineup

Launch involves stations from Sinclair, Nexstar, Cox, Cunningham and PBS

The pay-TV operator-backed group said Cox’s action showed that the Standard General Tegna deal poses a “significant threat to consumers”