Raycom renews the African-American-targeted network in 26 DMAs, adds network in Knoxville and Panama City; LIN renews four markets, launches in Buffalo, Providence and Grand Rapids; Belo renews in Houston; WVUE renews in New Orleans; WBDT renews in Dayton; WYTV launches in Youngstown
QUARTERLY REPORT
LIN Reports Record 4Q, Full-Year Results
Fourth quarter revenue was up 76%, boosted by the eight stations acquired from New Vision in October. Local revenue was up 39%, national up 25%, interactive up 52%. For the full year, revenue rose 38% to $553.5 million.
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CTD Clears ‘Jeff Probst’ Talker In 55% Of U.S.
Eight of the 10 NBC Owned Television Stations will carry the new daytime talk show in fall 2012, including WNBC New York, KNBC Los Angeles and WCAU Philadelphia. Also clearing the talker are stations in 16 of the top 20 markets.
