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Heritage Broadcasting and Dish Network reach retransmission agreement

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Posted 20 Dec 2011 — by Michigan Media
Category Marquette, Traverse City-Cadillac

Dish NetworkHeritage Broadcasting and Dish Network have reached a multi-year retransmission agreement. WWTV and WFQX have returned to Dish Network’s channel lineup in Northern Michigan.

Heritage Broadcasting and Dish Network have reached a multi year agreement to continue to bring the number one network programming and best local news and weather coverage to Dish Customers in Northern Michigan.

“We are very appreciative of the feedback and encouragement from our viewers during this period. Thank you for you continued support and for making us Northern Michigan’s News leader.” Bill Kring, General Manager

Dish Network will be restoring your signal as soon as possible.

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WWTV, WFQX pulled from Dish Network

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Posted 15 Dec 2011 — by Michigan Media
Category Marquette, Traverse City-Cadillac

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Update (December 20, 2011): Heritage Broadcasting and Dish Network reach retransmission agreement

WWTV and WFQX in Northern Michigan have been removed from Dish Network because of a dispute over retransmission fees.

A retransmission-consent dispute has resulted in a pair of Heritage Broadcasting Group stations in Traverse, Mich. going dark for Dish Network subscribers.

The signals for WWTV, the CBS affiliate, and WFXQ, the Fox affiliate, were disconnected on Dec. 15 at 1:01 a.m., upon the expiration of the parties’ contract.

Per usual, an increase in compensation is at the heart of the dispute.

Dish, on its www.BefairHeritage.com website, indicates that Heritage is demanding an outrageous “take it or leave it” fee increase of more than 500% and has completely walked away from the negotiating table. We are shocked at Heritage’s unprofessional behavior and its complete lack of concern for its viewers.

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Nielsen releases new rankings for DMAs

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Posted 31 Aug 2011 — by Michigan Media
Category Detroit, Flint-Saginaw-Bay City, Grand Rapids-Kalamazoo-Battle Creek, Lansing, Marquette, Traverse City-Cadillac

NielsenNielsen released new rankings for local television markets. The Detroit, Lansing and Alpena markets did not change. Grand Rapids, Traverse City and Marquette moved down one spot. Flint moved up one spot in the rankings.

Here is an overview of Michigan DMAs:

2010-11
Rank		  – 2011-12
Rank		 - - Difference – DMA Name – 2011
TV Homes		 – 2012
TV Homes
11 11 Detroit 1,883,840 1,842,650
41 42 -1 Grand Rapids-Kalmzoo-B.Crk 740,230 722,150
69 68 +1 Flint-Saginaw-Bay City 455,840 451,880
115 115 Lansing 253,380 252,890
119 120 -1 Traverse City-Cadillac 242,700 244,050
179 180 -1 Marquette 87,670 85,230
208 208 Alpena 17,040 17,100

 

Read the full list here.

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Nexstar completes purchase of WFRV and WJMN

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Posted 01 Jul 2011 — by Michigan Media
Category Marquette

WJMNNexstar Broadcasting Group completed the purchase of WFRV in Green Bay and WJMN in Marquette from Liberty Media. Joseph Denk is the new vice president and general manager of both stations.

Nexstar Broadcasting Group announced today that it completed the previously announced purchase of CBS affiliates WFRV Green Bay, Wis. (DMA 71), and WJMN Marquette, Mich. (DMA 179), and has appointed Joseph Denk vice president and general manager of both stations and their associated e-Media operations.

The stations were purchased from an affiliate of Liberty Media Corp. for $20 million and, the company said, are expected to be immediately accretive to Nexstar’s operating results. The deal’s completion means Nexstar owns, operates, programs or provides sales and other services to 13 CBS affiliates and a total of 65 television stations and related digital signals in 36 markets in 16 states, and reaches approximately 13.5 million television households.

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Nexstar plans to launch local news at WJMN

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Posted 07 Apr 2011 — by Michigan Media
Category Marquette

NexstarMarquette residents may soon have another choice for local news. Nexstar Broadcasting plans to launch local news at WJMN in Marquette after the group closes on its acquisition of the station.

Nexstar plans to launch local news at WJMN Marquette (MI) after the group closes on its acquisition of it and WFRV Green Bay, says president and CEO Perry Sook.

WJMN is run as a satellite station out of WFRV and rebroadcasts the Green Bay station’s programming. A skeleton crew, comprised of a salesperson and an engineer, works out of Marquette.

“We’ve found ways to make a lot of money on news in markets that size,” says Sook. “We plan to develop a separate news presence and sales staff; local news is definitely a part of the future for that station.”

Perry Kidder is president and general manager of WFRV and WJMN. He’s run the stations since 1992.

Michael Malone | Broadcasting & Cable

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Nexstar to acquire WFRV and WJMN

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Posted 07 Apr 2011 — by Michigan Media
Category Marquette

WJMNNexstar will acquire WFRV Green Bay and its semi-satellite station WJMN Marquette from Liberty Media for $20 million.

Nexstar Broadcasting Group has agreed to acquire WFRV Green Bay and WJMN Marquette from an affiliate of Liberty Media Corporation for $20 million. Both are CBS affiliates. The acquisition will increase Nexstar’s CBS contingent to 13 stations and expand to 65 the number of stations either owned or operated by the group.

The deal includes $17.5 million of cash, which Nexstar intends to finance through borrowings under its senior credit facility, and Nexstar stock valued at $2.5 million to an affiliate of Liberty Media Corporation.

“The acquisition of WFRV and WJMN highlights Nexstar’s role in the industry as a leading consolidator of stations in mid-sized markets through accretive transactions,” said Perry Sook, Nexstar president and CEO. “The acquisition allows the company to expand and diversify its station portfolio and presents a new opportunity for the Company to leverage its intellectual capital and operating management. In addition, entering Wisconsin and Michigan represents a natural complement to our existing Midwest operations.”

Michael Malone | Broadcasting & Cable

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MAB announces 2010 broadcast awards

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Posted 10 Mar 2011 — by Michigan Media
Category Detroit, Grand Rapids-Kalamazoo-Battle Creek, Marquette, Traverse City-Cadillac

MABThe Michigan Association of Broadcasters announced their 2010 broadcast excellence awards.

Commercial Broadcasting Stations of the Year:

  • TV Market 1: WXYZ
  • TV Market 2: WOOD-TV
  • TV Market 3: WWTV/WWUP
  • TV Market 4: WLUC

Read More: 2010 Broadcast Excellence Awards

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