The FTC just settled a lawsuit against an antenna manufacturer who clearly never read our blog. Selling antennas under several “brands”, the NY company Wellco sold over 800,000 antennas “based on false claims and using reviews from their competitors to market their own products.” Our friends at Cord Cutting News published this article where you […]
Why you need to choose the right antenna with frequency in mind The most important thing to consider when you’re buying an antenna is whether it’s suited to your needs. Most of all, this means determining your location, so that you know where your local over-the-air (OTA) broadcast towers are. Once you know your location, […]
What you can (and cannot) expect from your antenna Imagine yourself standing in the antenna aisle of your local big-box retailer or surfing the Internet comparing antennas. One box says the antenna inside can grab stations from 100 miles away. Another product’s description boasts that it’s a 4K antenna. Or, maybe you saw the one […]
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 […]
In the past few years, there has been a renaissance in the number of Americans who are putting up an antenna to get broadcast television over-the-air. Why? Because of an explosion in programming choices and enhanced viewing experiences offered by local TV stations – and available to audiences for free every month. Now, with broadcasters […]
Spring has finally sprung in many parts of the country, much to the excitement of those who feel like they are waking up after a long winter’s nap. The turn of the season is filled with so many great things, like the return of baseball, warmer weather, and the beauty of flowering trees all around […]
Earlier this month, millions of cable subscribers across the United States were hit with yet another blackout of their favorite broadcast television stations. These episodes, called “carriage disputes”, are happening way too frequently these days. They are caused by the failure of corporate giants to reach an agreement on just how much cable providers are […]
You don’t want to be that lame aunt or uncle who gives the gift of a cheap TV antenna that won’t get the job done. Or the one who didn’t do any research and bought a knock-off antenna, only to find that when your nephew Steve hooks it up to his TV and performs a […]
What are your favorite holiday specials? Perhaps you have memories of watching a Charlie Brown Christmas Special, It’s a Wonderful Life, or even Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve. And who doesn’t get excited about the holiday parades? The great news is that all of the classics, and even great new programming, are available for […]
Q: WHAT IS YOUR ROLE AT ANTENNAS DIRECT? Christine: I have been Director of Marketing at Antennas Direct for 6 years. I am privileged to work with a fantastic, hardworking team of women and men. I feel proud and blessed to be supported by such exceptional people. I also quarterback our large external marketing team […]
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 […]
You’re all set. You’ve cut the cord. You’re connected to Netflix, Hulu, and all the other great content apps you love. Then a realization hits you. How are you going to watch the local news, or Big Brother being broadcast live on television this evening? You look at the home menu on your Smart TV […]
