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Insiders are skeptical about Disney CEO Bob Iger's chances to sell ABC
“Everyone is way ahead of their skis on this story,” a banker briefed on the talks said. “They don't know what is happening here.”
ABC News staffers feeling uncertain over sale rumors despite pushback from Disney
ABC News staffers are "freaking out" over a fresh round of sale rumors, even as parent Disney slammed the report, saying it “has made no decision” on it yet.
Disney in talks with local TV station owner Nexstar to sell ABC: sources
Disney CEO Bob Iger said in July that the company could sell some of its traditional TV assets that have struggled for years due to the rise of streaming services.
ViacomCBS and WarnerMedia reportedly exploring sale of the CW
Discussions to buy the network, which is known for shows like "Riverdale," "All American," "The Flash" and "Supernatural," could result in a deal "soon," the report said
Ex-White House comms director joins NewsNation
Former Fox News executive and White House director of communications Bill Shine has joined NewsNation, according to a new report Wednesday. Shine was hired by NewsNation, a new, 24-hour news...
FCC backs Nexstar's $4.1B deal for Tribune Media stations
The Federal Communications Commission OK’d Nexstar’s $4.1 billion takeover of Tribune Media Monday �� paving the way for the Texas-based Nexstar to become the largest broadcast company in the US...
Sinclair snaps up 21 local sports networks from 21st Century Fox
Twenty-one local sports networks that used to belong to 21st Century Fox — and carried games from the Miami Heat to the Atlanta Braves — are now owned by Sinclair...
Nexstar to buy Tribune Media for $4.1B
Nexstar Media Group has reached a $4.1 billion deal to acquire Tribune Media, making it the country’s largest operator of local TV stations. Reports on Sunday said Nexstar’s all-cash offer...
Nexstar is leading bidder for TV-station giant Tribune Media
Nexstar Media Group has emerged as the leading bidder for Tribune Media as it angles for a deal to create the nation’s biggest owner of local TV stations, The Post...
ION Media joins Cerberus and Hicks in bid for Tribune Media
The auction of TV broadcasting giant Tribune Media is heating up. ION Media — a privately held operator of 70 stations across the US — has joined buyout firm Cerberus...
Trump-loving super PAC chairman might buy Tribune Media
Tribune Media and its 42 TV stations have a new suitor — and this one likes President Trump, too. The owner of local TV stations like WPIX in New York...
Sook's Nexstar may be next to chase Tribune Media merger
Perry Sook’s Nexstar Media Group may be hoping to succeed with Tribune Media where Sinclair Broadcasting failed, The Post has learned. The chief executive of the second-largest TV station owner...
Standard General sees big gain from Media General tussle
Standard General’s Soo Kim has lost control of Media General — but he made a big profit in the bargain, The Post has learned. Kim bowed out when Nexstar Broadcasting...
Nexstar set to pay $2.3B for Media General
TV station owner Nexstar Broadcasting is preparing within days to sign a roughly $2.3 billion agreement to buy Media General, The Post has learned. The deal would make the combined...
Meredith sweetens offer for Media General minutes after Nexstar deal
Meredith Corp.’s Steve Lacy loves a game of hardball. Just minutes after TV station owner Media General on Thursday announced it had negotiated a deal to be bought by Nexstar...
Nexstar nears $2B deal to acquire Media General
Nexstar Broadcasting, the owner of 106 TV stations reaching 17 percent of US households, is nearing a better-than-$2 billion deal to acquire rival Media General, The Post has learned. “The...
Nexstar ‘Muses’ buyout of Media General
Nexstar Broadcasting met this week with Media General director John Muse in an attempt to negotiate a buyout of the Richmond, Va., company, The Post has learned. Media General, by...
Nexstar ups the ante in fight with Media General
Nexstar Broadcasting Group is planning to take its fight against Media General to the boardroom if the two sides can’t agree to merge, The Post has learned. The 11-member Media...
Nexstar TV increases its bid for rival Media General
Nexstar Broadcasting Group has sweetened its offer for rival TV station operator Media General, The Post has learned. Nexstar raised its bid by almost 17 percent to just under $17...
Meredith Corp. tries fattening Media General offer
Meredith Corp. is looking to sweeten the pot to complete a $2.4 billion merger with Media General and thwart a rival offer from Nexstar Broadcasting Group, The Post has learned....