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Both the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) have approved the merger between Tegna and Nexstar.
This decision, reported by Susan Li, will result in a deal that creates the largest owner of local television stations in the U.S. Additional details were not provided in the announcement.
The consolidation of media assets seen in this Tegna-Nexstar merger reflects wider shifts across the entertainment and broadcasting sector, paralleling the competitive maneuvering highlighted when Warner Bros. Discovery's board deemed a Paramount Skydance proposal superior and set a deadline for Netflix to respond. Additionally, the backdrop of fluctuating market sentiment, such as the sharp rise of WTI oil above $100 alongside declines in U.S. equity futures, continues to influence both dealmaking and operational strategies within the industry.