Sinclair

FCC filing urges the agency to relax ownership rules, boost ATSC 3.0 and change vMVPD rules

Sinclair will provide free carriage of a virtual channel for NextGen TV broadcasts for public television stations not yet offering 3.0 broadcasts

It is partnering with Reading Is Fundamental to launch Sinclair Cares: Supporting Children’s Literacy

The multicast network is now available in 44 of the top-50 markets; expanding the network’s reach to 79% of the U.S.

The multicast networks delivered double digit growth in total viewers in 2023 and continued growth in January of 2024

Hansen moves to the Birmingham, Ala., Sinclair stations after holding the roles Richmond, Va.

Long-term distribution agreement includes all of Sinclair's owned/operated local stations and the Tennis Channel

The deal with Fox covers affiliation renewals in 41 markets serving approximately 19 million TV households

The promotions include 16 executive in the Sinclair Television Group

The deal covers local television stations in 10 markets, the Tennis Channel and YES Network.