March 12, 2007

Transaction Value of TV Station Sales

Sale Value
2002 2.4
2003 0.43
2004 0.87
2005 2.86
2006 (July) 15.7

In 2006, local television stations changed hands at a level of transaction activity that hasn’t been seen since the late 1990’s and early 2000’s.

Source: Broadcasting & Cable, April 24th 2006; BIA Press Release, July 20th 2006

Date Posted: March 12, 2007