DirecTV and Scripps retransmission battle: 54 local TV stations go dark

The retransmission battle between Scripps and DirecTV has escalated, with 54 local Scripps stations in 36 Nielsen-designated ...
The Desk on MSN

DIRECTV likely to lose Scripps-owned stations as contract expiration nears

DIRECTV is set to lose dozens of local TV stations owned by the E. W. Scripps Company at the end of the month.— This story first appears at TheDesk.net, a premium source for original news and analysis ...
The Boston Globe

Local TV stations are losing viewers. A new ‘survival guide’ urges a digital-first pivot.

Long a safe haven due to a reliable stream of retransmission fees and advertising dollars, local TV news stations are now facing a stark message as their industry faces the same financial pressures as ...

Scripps' 54 Stations Go Dark On DirecTV Amid Retransmission Dispute

Programming on Scripps Local Media’s 54 broadcast stations across 36 Nielsen-designated market areas has been suspended ...