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 […]
3 REASONS 2019 IS THE YEAR TO CUT THE CORD
It’s no surprise you’re interested in cutting the cord, because it’s a no-brainer. Who else is tired of carriage disputes that cause interruptions in a service that you pay for?! Are you sick of experiencing poor resolution quality, and yet you’re seeing an increase in charges to your monthly bill? You’re not alone. 2019 is […]
Friendsgiving 2018: This Year’s Top 5 TV Watching Rules with a Special Antenna Offer
The Friendsgiving holiday season is upon us! By now, surely, you’ve heard of this modern twist on a beloved day of eating, being a couch potato, and gazing lovingly at your television screen while you and your friends take in all the free broadcast sights and sounds that the worlds of sports and entertainment have […]
Meet CHRISTINE: Director of Marketing at Antennas Direct
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 […]
Cord Cutter’s Guide to the MLB Playoffs
Baseball has been going strong for a few months and the playoffs will soon be upon us. If you’re not a baseball fan, this means you like watching the crisp, changing leaves, and pumpkin spice everything, but if you are a baseball fan, especially one that doesn’t have cable, it’s time to reevaluate how you […]
The Cord Cutters Secret Weapon for NFL Football: The TV Antenna
If you’re a diehard NFL fan, nothing is better than those first signs of Fall approaching because with it comes the beginning of football. During the offseason, players were picked up, tossed out, and shuffled around to create the best teams possible. With all the changes, each season brings a new opportunity for your hometown […]
How to watch the 2018 Kentucky Derby
Put on your beautiful wide-brim hats and pour some mint juleps, it’s time for the Kentucky Derby again! This year is the 144th annual Run for the Roses, and will air on NBC Saturday, May 5th. As we’re sure you know, NBC is an over-the-air broadcast TV channel, and this means you can tune in […]
TV Changes are Coming: Plan to Rescan!
As someone who watches TV for free with an HDTV antenna, you join the ranks of 77 million viewers nationwide who will be impacted when many TV stations move frequencies in the near future. By law, nearly 1,000 TV stations must change frequencies to make room for wireless services between 2018 and 2020. When these […]
The 2018 Winter Olympics: Cord Cutters are Winning (PLUS A GIVEAWAY!)
Ah, the Winter Olympics. The time, every four years, we have the pleasure to watch the most talented athletes in the world compete for their country, while we judge them. “He could have gone so much faster; that was not his best time.” “That was a weak toe jump; she calls herself a figure skater? […]
Does Cord Cutting Really Save Money?
Cord cutting is a hot topic, and no, it’s nothing new, but it’s recently been gaining attention and making headlines. The question we constantly hear is: Does cutting the cord really save you money? The short answer is… YES! Let us explain. The cost of cable is constantly going up. Just this month, it was […]
Watching NFL Games with An OTA Antenna
Cord-cutting is gaining tremendous popularity with dozens of services and apps that are available. One of the downfalls of these services is that none of them have all four major broadcast networks (ABC, CBS, NBC, and FOX.) Even if the NFL have agreements with broadcast networks, they might not even carry them in your local […]
What’s the REAL DEAL with Next Gen Broadcast TV (ATSC 3.0)?
This is a guest blog we wrote for Cord Cutters News. Be sure to check them out for more great cord cutting content. There’s been a lot of buzz recently about Next Gen Broadcast TV, more technically known as ATSC 3.0, what it means for you, what it means for antenna manufacturers, and when it […]