The Vegas Golden Knights have been turning heads not only for their exciting play on the ice but also for their extraordinary success on free broadcast TV. After leaving AT&T to air their games on Scripps-owned ION network KMCC-TV their network TV ratings have more than doubled, making them a must-watch for their hockey fans […]
In a world where sports had become synonymous with cable, satellite, and streaming services, a resounding cheer echoed through the air as an old friend made a triumphant return. Fans had been waiting for this moment, and it had finally arrived – the return of sports to over-the-air TV. Sport leagues are returning to major […]
With the roll out of NEXTGEN TV across the country, it’s no wonder there are so many articles written about this new wave of excitement for over-the-air broadcasts. Luke Bouma at Cord Cutter News reached out to Richard Schneider, President of Antennas Direct, for a comment on the growth of OTA TV. According to Cord […]
Antennas Direct President and CEO Richard Schneider sat down at CES 2023 with Madeleine Noland, President, Advanced Television Systems Committee (ATSC), to discuss NEXTGEN TV. The big topic on the table: what progress has been made and what are the key features available with NEXTGEN TV? Join us as we dive deeper into over-the-air TV and […]
As if 2020 wasn’t enough of a dumpster fire, Charlie Brown being pulled off of broadcast television was just added gasoline thrown into the flames. In October 2020, it was announced that Apple TV was the new owner to the rights to Charlie Brown Peanuts and it would be the exclusive place to watch the […]
The COVID-19 pandemic surged TV viewership across the country. With the majority of Americans confined to their homes, 5.4 trillion minutes* of streaming and cable television were consumed in 2020. Television became essential to many, but at what cost? Cord-cutting leader, Antennas Direct, understands that affordability continues to be a major concern for TV viewers. […]
“Cutting the cord” is a widely used phrase to describe the process of freeing oneself from the increasingly expensive and frankly toxic relationship that many Americans find themselves in with satellite and cable companies. The most crucial step in cutting the cord is watching over-the-air (OTA) TV with an antenna. Antennas Direct has helped millions […]
During this past year, it has become more important than ever to stay informed on local news and events, as well as having consistent and reliable outlets of entertainment. A TV antenna provides just that – affordable, reliable TV, for both enjoyment and safety purposes. A Breath of Fresh Air – The Benefits of a […]
Cord cutting as a trend is exploding. According to the National Association of Broadcasters, there are over 70 million viewers broadcast TV-reliant as of last year. If you are nervous to take the leap and not sure you can live the liberated life, you’re not alone. Our customer feedback suggests that ‘poor signal strength in […]
Rabbit ears, aluminum foil, coat hangers, or a massive dish taking up half of your backyard. The antenna technology of yesterday included a variety of interesting sights to see, and sometimes, dad may have even asked you to hold onto the antenna and hike up your leg to get better reception. We’ve come a long […]
If you have, or want, free over-the-air TV, you’ll need to be prepared for the TV spectrum repack. This means you will need to rescan the channels on your television or converter box, and having a TV antenna that can keep up with these frequency changes. Currently, all your TV channels are on their own […]
We talk about free TV a lot here—it’s kind of our thing—so it’s only right we take some time to talk about the Public Broadcasting Service, known lovingly across the United States as PBS. While many remember growing up on PBS, it’s actually been around a little less than 50 years. Nevertheless, if you’re considering […]
