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Sinclair Inc. is a multi-pronged media company in the driver’s seat on bringing groundbreaking broadcast technology to the world, thanks to its forward-thinking investments. For the company’s veteran tech executive, Del Parks, that’s been a core tenet of his work since Day One — in 1971.

KERA-FM, which began broadcasting on television in 1960 and recently celebrated its 50th anniversary in radio, is expected to move from 3000 Harry Hines Boulevard in Dallas at the end of February and break ground on a new building adjacent to the Katy Trail on the northern end of KERA’s current property later this year.

The maximum penalty for repeated infractions under the Congressionally approved PIRATE Act that may be levied by the FCC has increased to match inflation. That's one key revelation found in the Commission's fifth annual report to Congress detailing the implementation and enforcement activities of the Preventing Illegal Radio Abuse Through Enforcement Act.

What’s in store for the Media & Entertainment sector as we head into 2025? The just-released S&P Global Ratings 2025 Media & Entertainment Industry Outlook examines the sector’s risks, opportunities, trends, credit quality and outlook. Naveen Sarma, who oversees U.S. media and entertainment for S&P Global Ratings, chimes in.

Bringing live and local newscasts includes detailed reports from staff meteorologists — an increasingly important feature of stations in markets across the U.S. where weather threats may lead many to broadcast TV. For Allen Media Group, a change is coming, and it will see an adjustment to how the weather is presented on its local newscasts.

As President Trump readies to once again make himself at home in the White House, Scripps News is welcoming a national security correspondent — a new role that will see this journalist focus on developments within federal intelligence agencies, the DoD and Department of Homeland Security, among other areas critical to the safety of the U.S.

For 80 years, it has had a Downtown Dallas home. As 2024 ended, FOX Television Stations determined that it was time for a change and an upgraded facility. Enter Corgan, which is moving forward with a "future-forward, iconic workspace that enhances wellbeing, collaboration, and adaptability."

Exposure to a bevy of globally popular recording artists and popular videos from internet and Hollywood stars is no longer completely blocked to millions of users in the U.S., as President-elect Trump signaled an Executive Order allowing it to operate in the USA is coming.

A bitter battle over carriage fees ended Saturday after less than one week. Nexstar and Altice USA reached a comprehensive partnership agreement and all Nexstar programming has been restored.

FCC releases latest PIRATE Act report

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