The Frog

A former ION employee predicts that Scripps will rebrand and change the network's programming strategy ahead of sports acquistions.

This could become a reality as Comcast is looking to make cuts to NBCU's network operations.

Studios license shows to their sibling networks, yes.

Sinclair has sold ROH to the owner of AEW. https://twitter.com/TonyKhan/status/1499188969061470208

End of the line (probably) for Sinclair's ROH. https://www.si.com/wrestling/2021/10/28/ring-of-honor-future-sinclair-broadcasting

Good interview with Perry Sook: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cKQ46xoLqVo

A move spurred in part by WFAA's recent reception woes, no doubt. Their signal has been more elusive than usual since they completed their facility changes this summer. Reducing ERP on VHF wasn't a good idea. This strikes me as a really roundabout way of doing what should've been a simple facility swap. If the plan is for Estrella to acquire WFAA's VHF facility, surely this could've been done in a more straightforward fashion? For Estrella, easily parting with an O&O in DMA #5 and potentially ending up on a weaker signal doesn't send a good message about their future. Either way, Tegna can maneuver this into more cap space...

WFAA is the likeliest candidate.

The CW has a new home in Columbia. https://tvnewscheck.com/article/top-news/235428/the-cw-moving-to-wis-tv-columbia-in-fall/

'Sinclair to Buy Fox Sports Networks From Disney' What a doozy of a headline. Imagine reading that a few years ago.

Done deal. https://www.wsj.com/articles/sinclair-to-acquire-sports-networks-from-disney-11556835269?mod=hp_lead_pos6

MyNet will probably be sticking around. https://deadline.com/2019/02/mynetworktv-10-years-after-strategic-pivot-is-a-quiet-but-steady-engine-for-fox-1202566142/

The Cubs and Sinclair are reportedly working together on launching a new RSN. https://awfulannouncing.com/local-networks/cubs-marquee-rsn-sinclair-nbc-sports-chicago.html Additionally, the Yankees are discussing a potential joint bid with Amazon and Sinclair for the YES Network. http://www.sportspromedia.com/news/new-york-yankees-amazon-sinclair-yes-network

Nice picture.

The CW is eyeing an expansion to Saturdays. https://tvnewscheck.com/article/top-news/220147/cw-eyes-expansion-saturdays/

KFJX and WNBJ are adding CW affiliations. With the addition of KAIT, this continues the trend of CW replacing their cable-only affiliates with OTA outlets. https://tvnewscheck.com/article/top-news/220132/wnbj-jackson-launches-cw-subchannel/ http://www.joplinglobe.com/news/cw-network-now-available-over-joplin-airwaves/article_8e4404d4-9769-11e8-b072-e3b4960d3177.html

KAIT is launching a new CW-affiliated subchannel. http://www.wmcactionnews5.com/story/38731455/kait-launching-new-cw-affiliate-in-region-8

I really miss the days when networks programmed Saturday morning cartoons. With the chance that the FCC is going to do away with E/I rules, there just might be a glimmer... but realistically the networks would just boot Litton and give the time back. More infomercial wasteland on a once vibrant daypart... am I getting old? KidsClick isn't clicking because the programming isn't there. Neither is the timeslot or the station clearance. You need easily accessible exclusive original programming, something that'll pull kids away from cable and streamers... you need popular, recognizable IP. As mentioned above, most of the good stuff is locked down with Warners, Disney, Viacom, etc. But what about the toy companies? You've got the Mattels and Hasbros of the world. Hasbro in particular... they recently purchased the Power Rangers franchise. They've got Transformers, G.I. Joe, that pony stuff and other IP all ripe for new cartoons. Would a Big 4 network dare take the plunge in a post-E/I world? Imagine a block with the Hasbro machine behind it. Now, there's no guarantee it would work, but that's how you give it a fighting chance in today's world. KidsClick just ain't cutting the mustard, brother.

Sinclair intends to launch ATSC 3.0 broadcasts in 24 markets this year. http://www.tvtechnology.com/atsc3/0031/ces-2018-atsc-30-coming-of-age-celebrated/282528

KFXF's decision to drop Fox was a financial one. http://www.broadcastingcable.com/news/washington/grays-kfxf-dropping-fox-affiliation/169737

KATN has snagged the Fox affiliation away from KFXF. http://www.tvnewscheck.com/article/108492/katn-picks-up-fox-affiliation-in-fairbanks

Fox has extended MyNetworkTV for two additional years, through the 2019-20 season. http://www.tvnewscheck.com/article/108171/fox-extends-mynetworktv-through-2020

Airbox TV is shutting down. This will free up bandwidth on Ion stations. [MEDIA=reddit]path=%2Fr%2Fcordcutters%2Fcomments%2F6yp4m0%2F[/MEDIA]

KDFI is now Fox 4 More. https://www.facebook.com/FOX4MORE

Cuts are hitting ABC and their O&O's. https://www.wsj.com/articles/disney-to-cut-staff-at-abc-television-group-1504133905