Sinclair Broadcast Group is a major American telecommunications conglomerate primarily engaged in owning and operating broadcast television stations across the United States. Founded in 1971 by Julian Sinclair Smith as Chesapeake Television Corporation, the company grew significantly under the leadership of his sons, particularly CEO David D. Smith, who expanded Sinclair aggressively through acquisitions and strategic use of local marketing agreements. By the mid-1990s, Sinclair went public and capitalized on the Telecommunications Act of 1996 to broaden its portfolio to nearly 90 TV stations by the decade’s end[4]. In the 2000s and 2010s, Sinclair adapted to digital broadcasting by launching digital subchannels and benefiting from retransmission fees. The company diversified with ventures such as the American Sports Channel and original programming, and pursued large-scale station acquisitions. A notable but unsuccessful attempt to acquire Tribune Media in 2017 would have made Sinclair the largest U.S. broadcaster, but regulatory hurdles led to the deal’s collapse and a $48 million FCC fine for disclosure violations. Sinclair also expanded into streaming with its Stirr platform and acquired regional sports networks under the Bally Sports brand[4]. Currently, Sinclair operates 189 television stations, multicast networks, and original content under its Local Media segment, including the Tennis Channel and non-traditional digital assets such as podcasts and technical services. The company emphasizes investigative journalism, notably through its weekly program *Full Measure with Sharyl Attkisson*, which has grown its audience by over 76% since 2015 and outperforms major cable news networks in numerous markets. This focus builds trust and drives advertising revenue while reducing dependence on cable[1][2]. Financially, Sinclair reported robust second-quarter 2025 results with growth in core advertising revenues and strategic acquisitions like Digital Remedy, enhancing its digital footprint. The company continues to navigate challenges amid a shifting media landscape by leveraging its broad distribution network and original content production[1][5]. Notable aspects of Sinclair include it