Completely satisfied Friday to all who have a good time. On this week’s version of tales we didn’t put up for one cause or one other, we see some sturm und drang over what the latest election of The Trump means for journalism and a scuffle broke out in Baltimore over a poll initiative funded by the person behind Sinclair.
Let’s make the cheese:
Broadcast spectrum might not be as beneficial as gold, or as versatile as oil, however there are early indicators that starting in 2025, it will likely be the asset that has Wall Avenue salivating. Name it the Broadcast Land Seize. Click on right here for extra.
DirecTV is abandoning its acquisition of Dish property after a bunch of bondholders refused to just accept the phrases of a proposed debt provide, a DirecTV spokesperson stated Click on right here to examine it.
It’s been a yr since we final noticed a beloved TV persona working full time on TV in Philly, and now we FINALLY are listening to her facet of the story. 6 abc’s longtime sports activities anchor, Jamie Apody, has been an interesting story in our space. And now… we now have heard a bit extra from her. Let’s begin, although, by wanting again. Click on right here for extra.
From Poynter: We’re on the precipice of what may very well be a really harmful time for the press in america. Why? Two phrases: Donald Trump. Click on right here to examine it.
Dominique Sachse’s return to TV didn’t final lengthy. On Sunday, the previous KPRC 2 Houston information anchor introduced her departure from Dr. Phil McGraw’s Benefit Avenue Media through Instagram. Click on right here for extra.
In Springfield, Missouri, KY3′s ‘The Place’ is happening hiatus. KY3′s way of life present will likely be off the air starting Monday, November 11. The present will return on Monday, December 9. Click on right here to learn extra.
Right here’s one we missed in August: WBAL in Baltimore reported {that a} “Cease Sinclair” committee was created to oppose a constitution modification that would cut back the variety of elected Metropolis Council members from 14 to eight, plus a president had ties to the Baltimore Mayor. The constitution modification misplaced. The Folks for Elected Accountability and Civic Engagement (PEACE) had been the chief proponents of the modification, a bunch primarily bankrolled by David Smith, chairman of the Baltimore County-based Sinclair Broadcast Group, which owns WBFF-TV in Baltimore, and co-owner of The Baltimore Solar. Click on right here to kind all of it out.
