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Cox to sell 14 local TV stations

Broadcast-streaming. Cox Media Group announced that it is “evaluating” its ownership of 14 TV stations in the US, which is expected to lead either to a new outside investor or to an outright sale. around the country, saying the move will likely result in the company losing full control over the stations. Cox’s announcement cams as its larger competitor, Sinclair, has sought to win regulatory approval for its proposed $3.9bn merger with Tribune Media. Cox Media Group, a subsidiary of Cox Enterprises, was formed in 2009 by combining Cox Radio, Cox Television, Cox Newspapers, CoxReps and various digital businesses into a single integrated broadcasting, publishing and digital media company.

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