DIRECTV accuses Nexstar of withholding evidence in antitrust case
The TV provider accuses Nexstar of improperly using attorney-client privilege to withhold evidence of communications during retransmission consent negotiations.
Special Coverage: Media Earnings
Starz revenue grows during Q3 as streaming offsets linear declines
Streaming revenue increased 1.7 percent to $226.6 million, while revenue from traditional television distribution and other sources declined.
FCC commissioners clash over election-related poll warnings
FCC Chairman Brendan Carr defended his earlier comments that threatened broadcasters from reporting on certain election polls, saying they don’t apply to TV stations who report the news in good faith.
YouTube ad revenue grows, but slows, during Alphabet’s Q3
YouTube Music and Premium surpassed 150 million global subscribers, including free trials. Cloud revenue doubled to $30.71 billion.
Nexstar to pay $80,500 to settle FCC probe over rules violations
In an agreement reached with the FCC this week, Nexstar will be allowed to make a “voluntary” payment of $80,500 to settle violations of federal public disclosure rules.
Comscore takes shot at Nielsen with new monthly Gauge-style report
The first report, for the August measurement period, puts broadcast and cable TV ahead of streaming in a key metric.
At Fox News Media, Sharri Berg never stops thinking about what’s next
One of Fox News’ earliest employees, Sharri Berg has spent three decades bringing a startup mentality to innovative storytelling techniques that have influenced the television news industry.