The latest in:
Chris Ripley
-
Premium Content
04/30/2026
Sinclair’s Consolidation Dreams
The Nexstar-Tegna combo may have hit a wall for now, but that regulatory scuffle hasn’t extinguished Sinclair President/CEO Chris Ripley’s own consolidation dreams.
-
Premium Content
04/22/2026
Sook Defends Nexstar-Tegna, Slams DirecTV
Although the broadcast giant he founded 29 years ago received FCC approval to buy Tegna, Nexstar CEO Perry Sook blasted the lawsuit from DirecTV and eight states that’s now blocking the $6.2 billion combination from crossing the finish line.
-
Premium Content
02/26/2026
Nexstar, Scripps, Sinclair Express Regulatory Optimism
With FCC Chair Brendan Carr seemingly in support of changing the broadcast rulebook and allowing more consolidation to happen, broadcasters are feeling great about the regulatory environment.
-
Premium Content
02/26/2026
Charter’s Video Sub Gains Fuel Earnings Optimism
The news that Charter posted video sub gains for the first time since 2020 in 4Q25 is getting a bit of play on programmer earnings calls.
-
Premium Content
11/17/2025
Sinclair Makes Scripps Move
Chris Ripley’s comments about the future of the broadcast industry turned out to be foreshadowing.
-
Premium Content
11/05/2025
Sinclair CEO Suggests Creating Two Broadcast Behemoths
Broadcasters are waiting with anticipation as the FCC ponders changes to ownership rules.