Company Town
After the Federal Communications Commission expressed “serious concerns” about Sinclair Broadcast Group’s $3.9-billion deal to buy Tribune Media, the broadcast giant is amending its plan.
July 18, 2018
The Maryland-based TV station owner’s tactics in an aborted takeover of Tribune Media drew FCC scrutiny.
May 6, 2020
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Dec. 8, 2010
Sinclair Broadcast Group Inc. has put to rest speculation that it plans to hire former Fox News host Bill O’Reilly.
Nov. 1, 2017
Entertainment & Arts
Sinclair Broadcast Group faces possible bankruptcy
July 15, 2009
Opinion
Having opened the door to an unhealthy amount of broadcast-industry consolidation, Federal Communications Commission Chairman Ajit Pai sought to block the path Monday of the most alarming deal pending: Sinclair Broadcast Group’s proposed $3.9-billion takeover of Tribune Media.
July 17, 2018
To the editor: Too often the masses and their information are quietly targeted and controlled by a strongman who has control of the source of their news.
April 8, 2018
A nonprofit petitions the FCC, saying the broadcast firm violates media-control limits.
Nov. 2, 2004
Business
Sinclair Broadcast Group Inc.’s bid to become a broadcasting powerhouse by purchasing Tribune Media Co. hinges on spinning off TV stations to comply with U.S. limits on broadcast ownership.
July 4, 2018
Sinclair Broadcast Group has been thrust into the spotlight by a viral video showing anchors from its news stations nationwide reading a company-mandated promotional announcement warning against media bias and “false news.”
April 2, 2018