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Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. has issues with unfair business practices, violated debt collection laws
The school is alleging that Sinclair engaged in unfair business practices, violated debt collection laws, and committed trade libel, among other claims.
Jan 1, 2022 | ourvalleyvoice.comSinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. hires Rob Weisbord as chief operating officer and president of broadcast
Sinclair Broadcast Group Inc. named longtime executive Rob Weisbord to be its new chief operating officer and president of broadcast.
Jan 1, 2022 | marketwatch.comSinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. invested into Tagboard in $8M on Feb 22nd 22'.
Redmond-based Tagboard, a cloud production and graphics platform, today announced $8 million in Series A funding, co-led by Grayhawk Capital and Next Frontier Capital, with strategic investments from Sinclair Broadcast Group and WISE Ventures.
Jan 1, 2022 | 425business.comSinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. launched direct-to-consumer product in the five markets on Feb 23rd 22'.
Sinclair Broadcast Group said it plans to launch its direct-to-consumer product in the five markets where it has rights to stream baseball teams in the first half of 2022.
Jan 1, 2022 | nexttv.comSinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. partnered with National Hockey League on Dec 3rd 21'.
Sinclair Broadcasting Group announced today that their Diamond Sports Group subsidiary, the technical owner of Bally Sports RSNs, has reached a multi-year agreement with the NHL to continue its digital and outer market distribution rights.
Jan 1, 2021 | cordcuttersnews.comSinclair Broadcasting Group acquired Tennis Channel Podcast Network for $350M on Jan 1st 16'.
In 2016, Sinclair acquired The Tennis Channel, with national distribution (61 million homes), for $350 million.
Jan 1, 2019 | forbes.comTennis Channel partners with Sinclair Broadcasting Group
Tennis Channel is also partnering with parent company Sinclair Broadcast Group’s regional sports networks around the country to bring the tournament into even more households.
Jan 1, 2020 | tennisindustrymag.comSinclair Broadcasting Group partnered with Harman International on Jan 1st 19'.
Sinclair announced a nonbinding agreement today with audio specialist Harman and Korean mobile operator SK Telecom to develop and launch digital broadcasting network-based automotive electronics technology for global markets.
Jan 1, 2019 | fiercevideo.comSinclair Broadcasting Group partnered with Mediacom Bolt on Nov 6th 19'.
Wednesday brought big news on the Marquee Sports Network front, as Sinclair Broadcasting announced a multi-year carriage deal with Mediacom Communications.
Jan 1, 2019 | cubsinsider.comSinclair Broadcasting Group partnered with Red Cross on Jun 14th 21'.
(AP Photo/Gerald Herbert) WASHINGTON (TND) — Sinclair Broadcast Group is teaming up with the American Red Cross to help provide much-needed relief to those impacted by deadly tornadoes across the American South and Midwest.
Jan 1, 2021 | wpde.comVictoria’s Voice Foundation partners with Sinclair Broadcasting Group
The Victoria Siegel Foundation has teamed up with some local social media influencers and our parent company, Sinclair Broadcast Group, to promote “Social Media for Good.”
Jan 1, 2020 | news3lv.comWalt Disney sold assets to Sinclair Broadcasting Group in the amount of $9.6B on Jan 1st 19'.
In 2019, the Sinclair Broadcasting Group acquired all 21 Fox regional sports networks from Walt Disney, a deal that was valued at nearly $10 billion.
Jan 1, 2019 | airalamo.comSinclair Broadcasting Group invests into assets : streaming rights
Sinclair must buy the streaming rights from each baseball team as their TV contracts expire.
Jan 1, 2022 | bloomberg.comSinclair Broadcasting Group has issues with securities fraud or other unlawful business practices
The investigation concerns whether Sinclair and certain of its officers and/or directors have engaged in securities fraud or other unlawful business practices.
Jan 1, 2022 | benzinga.comSinclair Broadcasting Group partners with International Federation for the Red Cross
Sinclair Broadcast Group is teaming up with the American Red Cross and the International Federation Red Cross to provide aid to victims of the war in Ukraine and neighboring countries, many of which are hosting refugees.
Jan 1, 2022 | bakersfieldnow.comSinclair Broadcasting Group hired Rebecka Butcher as Vice President/General Manager of WSMH on Mar 14th 22'.
Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI) today announced Rebecka Butcher has been named Vice President/General Manager of WSMH (FOX) in Flint, MI.
Jan 1, 2022 | sbgi.netSinclair Broadcasting Group sells assets to HollyFrontier Corporation
HollyFrontier, an independent petroleum refiner, completed the acquisition of the branded marketing business, renewable diesel business, and two refiners from Sinclair, a holding company, for $1.8bn, and Holly Energy Partners, a petroleum company, completed the acquisition of the integrated crude and refined products pipelines and terminal assets from Sinclair for $758m.
Jan 1, 2022 | mergerlinks.comSinclair Broadcasting Group promoted Keith Pelletier to President of Dielectric subsidiary on Apr 7th 22'.
Sinclair Broadcast Group (Nasdaq: SBGI) today announced the promotion of Keith Pelletier to President of its Dielectric subsidiary.
Jan 1, 2022 | sbgi.netSinclair Broadcasting Group launches Sinclair Green: Battery Recycling
Media company Sinclair Broadcast Group Inc. said it has launched Sinclair Green: Battery Recycling to encourage employees and viewers to recycle household batteries.
Jan 1, 2022 | marketwatch.comSinclair Broadcasting Group launches program to institute battery recycling companywide
As part of its efforts to reduce battery waste throughout the company, Sinclair is launching a program to institute battery recycling companywide and to test wider use of rechargeable batteries as an alternative to standard alkaline batteries, with the goal of reducing battery waste across the entire organization.
Jan 1, 2022 | kfoxtv.comSinclair Broadcasting Group launched Marquee Sports Network on Jun 14th 20'.
More recently, Sinclair has expanded its sports broadcast division with the acquisition of Tennis Channel, and the launch of the Marquee Sports Network in Chicago.
Jan 1, 2021 | foxbaltimore.comSinclair Broadcasting Group partners with Kidsclick
Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI ) announces its newest entry into the content arena with 'KidsClick,' a national multiplatform programming block geared for children.
Jan 1, 2017 | prnewswire.comSinclair Broadcasting Group partners with Batteries Plus, Llc
Sinclair Broadcast Group is joining up with Batteries Plus to help the environment.
Jan 1, 2022 | fox42kptm.comSinclair Broadcasting Group recognized as top honors in the Public Service at National Headliner Awards
Sinclair Broadcast Group (NASDAQ: SBGI) is pleased to announce its television stations were honored with a total of six National Headliner Awards, including top honors in the Public Service and Health/Science categories.
Jan 1, 2022 | sbgi.netDugan leaves Sinclair Broadcasting Group as research director
Dugan comes to BIA from Sinclair Broadcasting, where he was a research director for WPGH-TV in Pittsburgh.
Jan 1, 2022 | biakelsey.comAngus leaves Sinclair Broadcasting Group as senior vice president, distribution and network relations
Angus joins TelevisaUnivision from Sinclair Broadcast Group, where he served as senior vice president, distribution and network relations, overseeing distribution of the Bally Sports (formerly Fox) regional sports networks as well as Sinclair’s television stations and Tennis Channel.
Jan 1, 2022 | tvtechnology.comSinclair Broadcasting Group hires Scott Ehrlich as chief innovation officer
Sinclair Broadcast Group has announced that Scott Ehrlich has been named the company’s first chief innovation officer.
Jan 1, 2022 | tvtechnology.comSinclair Broadcasting Group hired Ryan Moore as Chief Revenue Officer/SVP of Digital Sales and Sports on May 11th 22'.
Sinclair Broadcast Group (NASDAQ: SBGI) today announced Ryan Moore has been named Chief Revenue Officer/SVP of Digital Sales and Sports.
Jan 1, 2022 | sbgi.netSinclair Broadcasting Group launches app
Jamal, as you probably know, Sinclair, the owner of the 19 Bally Sports regional sports networks (RSNs), has said it plans to launch an app that will allow fans to subscribe directly to their in-market Bally Sports channel without a subscription to a pay TV service such as cable or satellite.
Jan 1, 2022 | tvanswerman.comSinclair Broadcasting Group hired Michael Schneider as chief operating officer and general manager of Bally Sports+ on Jan 1st 22'.
Sinclair Broadcast Group and Diamond Sports Group have tapped Michael Schneider as the chief operating officer and general manager of Bally Sports+ when it launches this year.
Jan 1, 2022 | barrettsportsmedia.comSinclair Broadcasting Group partners with Feeding America
Those meals disappear when children are let out of school for the summer, so Sinclair Broadcast Group, Bally Sports, The Tennis Channel and all of our divisions are partnering with Feeding America to help feed children nationwide.
Jan 1, 2022 | katu.comSinclair Broadcasting Group receives award RTDNA Regional Edward R. Murrow Award for Outstanding Journalism
Sinclair Broadcast Group (Nasdaq: SBGI) is proud to announce that 13 of its newsrooms have been honored with the prestigious RTDNA Regional Edward R. Murrow Award for Outstanding Journalism.
Jan 1, 2022 | sbgi.netSinclair Broadcasting Group launches V-VR handpiece to complete women's health solution
Sinclair launches the V-VR handpiece to complete its women's health solution.
Jan 1, 2022 | benzinga.comSinclair Broadcasting Group will have issues with cyber attack on Oct 1st 22'.
Sinclair Broadcast Group's fourth-quarter revenue was down by 2% to $1.48 billion, following a cyber attack in October 2021 and reflecting less political advertising in the period.
Jan 1, 2022 | mediapost.comSinclair Broadcasting Group launches campaign on hyaluronic acid fillers
Pharmaceutical company Sinclair has launched a new campaign on its hyaluronic acid fillers for the eyes and lips.
Jan 1, 2022 | aestheticsjournal.comSinclair Broadcasting Group promotes Robert Croteau to vice president and general manager of CBS and CW affiliate
Sinclair Broadcast Group has promoted Robert Croteau to vice president and general manager of its CBS and CW affiliate in Albany, N.Y., WRGB- WCWN.
Jan 1, 2022 | adweek.comSinclair Broadcasting Group hired Robert Croteau as Vice President/General Manager of WRGB/CBS6 and WCWN/CW15 on Jun 22nd 22'.
Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI) today announced Robert Croteau has been named Vice President/General Manager of WRGB/CBS6 and WCWN/CW15 in Albany, NY.
Jan 1, 2022 | sbgi.netSinclair Broadcasting Group hired Joni Rippen as Vice President/General Manager of KHGI/ABC and KFXL/FOX on Jul 11th 22'.
Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI) today announced Joni Rippen has been named Vice President/General Manager of KHGI/ABC and KFXL/FOX in Nebraska’s Lincoln-Hastings-Kearney region.
Jan 1, 2022 | sbgi.netSinclair Broadcasting Group acquired FOX Sports on Jan 1st 19'.
Channel 12's parent company, Sinclair Broadcast Group, bought FSO from Disney last year.
Jan 1, 2020 | wvxu.orgSinclair Broadcasting Group had issues with power outage on Jul 21st 22'.
Sinclair’s regional sports networks were briefly impacted Thursday by a power outage at their master control center.
Jan 1, 2022 | awfulannouncing.comColumbussports partners with Sinclair Broadcasting Group
Columbussports partnered with Sinclair Broadcast Group to celebrate that growth and tell the story of Columbus' transformation into a top destination for sports in the U.S.
Jan 1, 2022 | columbussports.orgSinclair Broadcasting Group hired Stephen Clare as Vice President, Finance on Jul 26th 22'.
Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI) today announced Stephen Clare has been named Vice President, Finance.
Jan 1, 2022 | sbgi.netSinclair Broadcasting Group hired Diana Wilkin as vice president and general manager on Jul 25th 22'.
Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI) today announced Diana Wilkin has been named Vice President/General Manager of KOKH/FOX and KOCB/CW in Oklahoma City.
Jan 1, 2022 | sbgi.netSinclair Broadcasting Group hires Cooke as VP of Programming and Development
Cooke joins Sinclair from podcast studio Cadence13, where he was VP of Programming and Development.
Jan 1, 2022 | tvtechnology.comSinclair Broadcasting Group will launch streaming service version of Bally Sports regional sports networks on Sep 1st 22'.
Why he matters: Sinclair is one of the largest TV station groups in the country and is preparing to launch a streaming service version of its Bally Sports regional sports networks.
Apr 29, 2022 | axios.comSinclair Broadcasting Group hires Carbo Yu as chairperson
PRHK, the association for public relations and communications professionals in Hong Kong, has appointed Sinclair’s regional director Carbo Yu as chairperson, succeeding Annouchka Behrmann, head of brand of Edelman.
Aug 23, 2022 | marketing-interactive.comSinclair Broadcasting Group partnered with ProjectRELO on Aug 18th 22'.
Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI) today announced a partnership with Project RELO, a not-for-profit organization focused on improving the quality and number of career opportunities available to military veterans.
Aug 22, 2022 | sbgi.netSinclair Broadcasting Group launched Comet on Jan 1st 15'.
Sinclair launched Comet in partnership with MGM in 2015.
Sep 1, 2022 | nexttv.comWalt Disney Company sold assets to Sinclair Broadcasting Group in the amount of $10B on Jan 1st 19'.
Sinclair purchased nearly two dozen regional sports networks from the Walt Disney Company in 2019 for around $10 billion.
Sep 7, 2022 | fiercevideo.comSinclair Broadcasting Group hired Valerie Koonce as Vice President/General Manager of KBOI/CBS and KYUU/CW on Oct 17th 22'.
Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI) today announced Valerie Koonce has been named Vice President/General Manager of KBOI/CBS and KYUU/CW in Boise.
Oct 16, 2022 | sbgi.netSinclair Broadcasting Group decreased headcount by 400 on Mar 1st 21'.
For example, Sinclair Broadcasting Group, the owner of nearly 200 television stations across the U.S., laid off more than 400 people in March 2021.
Oct 12, 2022 | pewresearch.orgSinclair Broadcasting Group has issues with racial discrimination
Sinclair Broadcast Group, which is headquartered in Hunt Valley, has been sued for racial discrimination by the EEOC.
Oct 3, 2022 | bizjournals.comSinclair Broadcasting Group hired Franco Gentile as Vice President/General Manager of KPTM on Nov 17th 22'.
Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI) today announced Franco Gentile has been named Vice President/General Manager of KPTM (FOX) in Omaha, Nebraska.
Nov 17, 2022 | sbgi.netDisney Daily Dime sells assets to Sinclair Broadcasting Group in the amount of $9B
Sinclair bought the RSNs from The Walt Disney Co., taking on about $9 billion in debit.
Dec 5, 2022 | nexttv.comLipscomb University partners with Sinclair Broadcasting Group
In partnership with Sinclair Broadcast Group, Lipscomb’s production team produced Set Apart: The Music City Mustangs, a two-part documentary.
Dec 2, 2022 | lipscomb.eduSinclair Broadcasting Group hired Shapiro as senior vice president on Jan 1st 11'.
Shapiro joined Sinclair in 2011 and after fulfilling various roles in finance, launched the Corporate Development team in 2015 where he was promoted to vice president in 2016, senior vice president in 2019, and named senior vice president, chief development officer in 2020.
Dec 8, 2022 | tvtechnology.comSinclair Broadcasting Group promoted Scott Shapiro to executive vice president, corporate development and strategy on Dec 8th 22'.
Sinclair Broadcast Group today promoted Scott Shapiro to executive vice president, corporate development and strategy.
Dec 8, 2022 | tvnewscheck.comSinclair Broadcasting Group hires Veronica Johnson as chief meteorologist
Veronica Johnson has been named chief meteorologist at Sinclair owned Washington, D.C. station WJLA.
Dec 6, 2022 | adweek.comSinclair Broadcasting Group invests into assets : 19 Fox regional sports networks in the amount of $9B
Sinclair incurred about $9 billion in debt when it bought the 19 Fox regional sports networks from The Walt Disney Co.
Dec 19, 2022 | nexttv.comSinclair Broadcasting Group invests into assets : Bally Sports RSNs in the amount of $9B in Diamond, Missouri, United States
Since Sinclair acquired the Bally Sports RSNs from Disney and rebranded it as Diamond, the broadcaster has incurred more than $9 billion in debt as sports rights costs explode and subscribers continue to cut the cord.
Dec 21, 2022 | tvtechnology.comSinclair Broadcasting Group has issues with ransomware attack
Sinclair was hit with a ransomware attack in October 2021 that disrupted its news broadcasts, and it wasn’t until February that CEO Chris Ripley revealed the impact on the broadcast segment’s ad revenues was $63 million.
Dec 15, 2022 | cablefax.comDisney sold assets to Sinclair Broadcasting Group in the amount of $9.6B on Jul 3rd 19'.
The Turin-based firm will provide the backend infrastructure for new live streaming apps and websites for the 21 Fox-branded RSNs, which Sinclair acquired from Disney last year in a deal worth US$9.6 billion, according to Sportico.
Jul 3, 2020 | sportspromedia.comFubo partners with Sinclair Broadcasting Group
Fubo TV ( FUBO - Free Report ) recently announced that it partnered with Sinclair Broadcast Group, which will allow it to launch Bally Sports’ 19 regional sports networks to Fubo TV in the coming weeks.
Dec 21, 2022 | zacks.comFubo partners with Sinclair Broadcasting Group
Fubo TV ( FUBO - Free Report ) recently announced that it partnered with Sinclair Broadcast Group, which will allow it to launch Bally Sports’ 19 regional sports networks to Fubo TV in the coming weeks.
Dec 21, 2022 | zacks.comSinclair Broadcasting Group hired Adam Ware as director of content acquisitions and business development on Dec 6th 18'.
Today Sinclair named Adam Ware as general manager, Stacie Anthony as editor in chief and Ben Lister as director of content acquisitions and business development.
Dec 5, 2018 | fiercevideo.com