Get on the Scale

摘要

The central theme in the television business in 2013 was consolidation, and 2014 should see it continue apace. Deals have popped up everywhere as the economy has roared back to life. Station groups, cable operators and content companies are all looking to increase scale and presence in new markets. Gannett-Belo, Tribune-Local TV, Charter's play forTime Warner Cable-all of these are perhaps just a preview of coming attractions. Discovery Communications has reportedly taken a look at Scripps; AMC Networks often faces questions about its long-term independence; and even the once-almighty broadcast television networks are regularly mentioned as live bait.