In today’s rapidly evolving media landscape, there exists a group of subscribers referred to as “quiet quitters.” These are consumers who continue their cable or satellite TV services yet seem to have lost their enthusiasm and have pulled back from watching. An article posted by Next TV reported on Inscape, a division of Vizio, who […]
But What IS a TV Antenna?
You might be hearing more buzz recently about TV antennas thanks to ATSC 3.0 advancements, NEXTGEN TV and cord cutting as it continues to grow, but do you really know what they are? Where they came from, or how they work today? Let’s take a deep dive into the past in order to shine a […]
We Ask AI: What is Over-The-Air Television?
We’re going to be honest here. After coming back from CES, we’ve been intrigued by AI and have totally gone down the rabbit hole. We decided to play with it recently and ask it a simple question: Tell us about recent events regarding over-the-air television. Not only was the information amazingly accurate, but we realized […]
November Specials on Broadcast Television
It’s getting to that time of the year, the magical, cozy, sparkly time where all you want to do is snuggle up on the couch with something good to watch. And that’s exactly what we’re here to help you with! There are some great music, sports and holiday specials right around the corner and we […]
The Big Game 2022: New Survey Shows Fans Make Sacrifices to Watch – But They Don’t Have To
Every February, the Big Game marks a significant cultural moment in the U.S. Many Americans even observe this Sunday as its own holiday. This televised event draws in tens of millions of nationwide viewers each year, but that doesn’t mean watching the game is easy (or cheap). In fact, many viewers are still forced to […]
Antennas Direct Featured in Digital Trends Best HDTV Antennas for 2021
Digital Trends put dozens of HDTV antennas to the test so you don’t have to! They just released their list of the best HDTV antennas for 2021, and not only do these antennas that made the cut have amazing performance, but they also support the 4K-friendly ATSC-3.0 standards that will continue to roll out across […]
New Year’s Eve LIVE TV Specials
Time to ring in the New Year and leave 2021 in the past! Here is a list of the top New Year’s Eve specials you can watch live, over-the-air with your TV antenna! Grab your champagne and get ready to celebrate the New Year with these action packed specials. Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve8:00pm […]
The Cord-Cutters’ Guide to 2019 Holiday Programming
One of the most beloved things about the holiday season is gathering around the television with your favorite people to watch all the holiday specials, classic TV shows and movies, and, of course, big sporting events. Maybe there’s that one program that you just have to watch every year with your family, or perhaps it’s […]
“There is no such thing as a 150-mile antenna”
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 […]
Five Ways Antennas Direct and Plex Make Cord-Cutting Easy
Can cutting the cable cord really save you money? The answer is YES according to USA Today readers, and there’s a trick: the one-time purchase of an antenna, which gets you access to all your free, local broadcast channels (in HD). Fear of not being able to DVR The Bachelor holding you back? Wondering how […]
The Legacy Continues – Antennas Direct Makes the BEST Antennas of 2019!
The year may still be young, but Antennas Direct has already been recognized for having many of the best HDTV antennas on the market, in particular our ClearStream ECLIPSE®, ClearStream 4MAX®, ClearStream® 2V, and our old but trusted friend, the 8-Element Bowtie Indoor/Outdoor HDTV Antenna. Whether you’re looking for a robust, long-range, outdoor antenna or […]
Be Ready for the Next Carriage Dispute – Don’t Be Left in the Dark!
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 […]