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Diamond Sports Group, a subsidiary of Sinclair Broadcast Group (SBGI), has appointed a new board of directors following the closure of a $635 million financing facility. The board, led by Randy Freer, former Hulu CEO, will focus on expanding the company's direct-to-consumer sports streaming services. Chris Ripley, CEO of Sinclair, emphasized the new board's extensive industry experience to enhance DSG's strategy and growth, particularly with a planned soft launch of DTC services coinciding with Major League Baseball season. Strong early TV viewership is promising for the upcoming DTC offerings.
Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. (SBGI) announced a Fourth Amendment to its Seventh Amended and Restated Credit Agreement. This amendment allows Sinclair Television Group, Inc. to incur $750 million in new term loans and refinance existing loans. The maturity date for $612.5 million of revolving commitments has been extended to April 21, 2027. The proceeds will be used to redeem senior notes due in 2026, with the new loans maturing on April 21, 2029, bearing interest at Term SOFR plus 3.75% or base rate plus 2.75%.
Sinclair Broadcast Group (NASDAQ: SBGI) announced plans to enhance viewer experiences by offering high dynamic range (HDR) content on Bally Sports Regional Sports Networks starting Q3 2022. Demonstrations are being showcased at NAB 2022, utilizing 'Advanced HDR by Technicolor' for improved picture quality. The SL-HDR1 technology will enable simultaneous delivery of HDR and standard dynamic range (SDR) content, optimizing bandwidth for over-the-air broadcasts. Sinclair emphasizes this initiative as a 'no-compromise' approach to enrich viewer engagement across platforms.
Sinclair Broadcast Group (Nasdaq: SBGI) has announced the launch of an open-sourced version of its Broadcast App designed for the broadcast industry, facilitating hybrid TV that merges over-the-air and Internet programming. This innovative app allows viewers to access content flexibly and interactively, regardless of delivery method. Sinclair aims to accelerate the adoption of NextGen Broadcast services by providing the app for free under an MIT Open-Source license. This initiative emphasizes the need for broadcasters to enhance viewer engagement and service customization.
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Sinclair Broadcast Group (NASDAQ: SBGI) and its subsidiary ONE Media 3.0 are showcasing advancements in the NextGen Broadcast standard (ATSC 3.0) at the NAB Show. Their 'mobile-first' vision aims to enhance video and data services alongside significant picture quality improvements. Sinclair's KVCW station will use high dynamic range (HDR) for better viewing experiences. Additionally, they are introducing a Hybrid TV Broadcast App to merge broadcast and broadband content. Such innovations promise to simplify access to quality programming for viewers across multiple platforms.
Sinclair Broadcast Group (NASDAQ: SBGI) will participate at the NAB Show in Las Vegas on April 23, showcasing advancements in ATSC 3.0 NextGen broadcasting. Executives, including President Chris Ripley and others, will lead panel discussions and host demonstrations, addressing the future of broadcasting and datacasting. Notable sessions include a press conference at 3 PM and discussions on Interactive NextGen Broadcast TV and HDR Transition. Sinclair’s innovations stand to transform the media landscape.
Sinclair Broadcast Group (SBGI) and Charter Communications (CHTR) have finalized a distribution agreement to continue broadcasting Sinclair's local stations, Tennis Channel, Bally Sports RSN brands, Marquee Sports Network, and YES Network. The terms of the deal remain undisclosed. This agreement reinforces Sinclair's position in local sports and news broadcasting, highlighting its ownership of 185 TV stations and 21 regional sports networks across the U.S. Sinclair's content is accessible through various platforms, including streaming services.
Sinclair Broadcast Group (NASDAQ: SBGI) and USSI Global have partnered to launch the first commercial datacasting service using NextGen Broadcast standard (ATSC 3.0). This pilot program will target the growing Electric Vehicle Charging station market, delivering local content, advertising, and data files. The initiative aims to enhance audience engagement and validate financial assumptions while demonstrating significant scalability potential. Sinclair's President, Chris Ripley, emphasized the strategic importance of this partnership in expanding service offerings.
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