Antenna: Netflix subscriptions grow after password-sharing crackdown
The report reveals a sharp increase in Netflix subscriptions after the password-sharing crackdown last May, but doesn’t indicate Netflix’s churn rate for the same period.
Year: 2023
Fox News interview with Trump still on, spokesperson says
The former U.S. president will keep an agreement to sit down with the Fox News Channel later this month, a spokesperson for the network said on Friday.
Xumo to power free streaming channels on TCL TVs
A Xumo executive revealed the partnership during an interview with the website Fierce Video this week.
Fox Corporation executive Raj Shah leaves company
The former White House communications official left Fox in late May, according to a report.
Trump agreed to Fox News interview before indictment
The interview with Fox News journalist Bret Baier was scheduled to air on Monday, June 19; it is not clear if the interview will proceed in light of Thursday’s indictment.
Sean Hannity to interview California Governor Gavin Newsom
The interview, to air on June 12, will cover a wide range of topics, including gun control, immigration and the 2024 presidential race.
PBS privacy lawsuit dismissed by federal judge
The plaintiff in the case previously alleged PBS gave video viewership data to Facebook parent company Meta.
TuneIn offers AM broadcasters free access to premium products
Licensed AM radio stations will get free access to TuneIn On Air, which includes a listing in the TuneIn directory and supplemental measurement products.
Christian televangelist Pat Robertson dies at 93
Pat Robertson, one of the pioneers of Christian television broadcasting, died early Thursday morning at his Virginia Beach home at the age of 93.
Amazon plans ad-supported tier for Prime Video
Amazon is developing an ad-supported version of its Prime Video service as it explores ways to unlock more connected TV revenue.
YouTube offers new pre-season NFL Sunday Ticket deal
The deal will earn streamers $50 off if they order the NFL Sunday Ticket before September 9, two days after the start of football season.
Former KTVU anchor Frank Somerville arrested again
The former Fox anchor was detained by police twice this week on charges of DUI and for assaulting his 91-year-old father.
Perry Sook elected to chair NAB Joint Board of Directors
Nexstar CEO Perry Sook has been elected to serve as the chairman of NAB’s Joint Board of Directors, the organization said this week.
Fox Business dominates ratings during business hours in May
The network topped CNBC with a number of programs, including business-hour shows and prime-time airings of “Cops” from Fox Nation.
Los Angeles Times to lay off 74 journalists
It is the first major round of pink slips since the newspaper was acquired by billionaire Patrick Soon-Shiong.
Fox takes issue with Tucker Carlson’s Twitter show
The new video content is seen as a violation of Carlson’s prior agreement with Fox, according to a report.
Nexstar grabs ‘Inside the NFL’ for CW Network
The NFL has struck a deal with Nexstar to bring its long-running weekly recap program “Inside the NFL” to the CW Network.
Chris Licht to step down as president of CNN
Embattled CNN President Chris Licht will step down from the network and leave Warner Bros Discovery this week, with Amy Entelis filling the role on an interim basis.
WBD largest broadcaster in Asia-Pacific region after merger
A merger between WarnerMedia and Discovery resulted in the new company becoming the biggest TV broadcaster in the Asia-Pacific region.
Paramount, Nexstar caught off-guard by PGA Tour, LIV Golf merger
Execs at the four TV networks that offer pro golf telecasts have more questions than answers after PGA Tour and LIV Golf announced plans to merge.
Paramount Plus to land on VIDAA-powered smart TVs
Streamers with VIDAA-powered sets in Canada, Mexico and Latin America will get access to Paramount Plus.
T-Mobile consolidating customer support teams
T-Mobile is closing some of its customer support centers and will consolidate its T-Force team into five hubs.
FCC fines Jacob Wohl, John Burkman $5 million
The penalty was assessed in connection with hundreds of automated phone calls, which the agency said were placed illegally.
WBD wants to put more CNN content into Max streamer
WBD wants to put more content from CNN on its streaming service Max, but existing cable and satellite deals are complicating the matter.
CW insulated from PGA Tour merger with LIV Golf for now
The CW Network is insulated from the immediate effects of a blockbuster merger between the PGA Tour and Saudi-backed upstart LIV Golf.
Byron Allen could make offer to buy TEGNA stations
The broadcaster expressed interest in TEGNA based on its strong approach to community-driven journalism.
Showtime pulls episode of Vice on Ron DeSantis
Showtime has pulled an episode of the news magazine program Vice that focused on Florida Governor Ron DeSantis.
Southwest inks deal with DirecTV for live in-flight television
Passengers on most Southwest Airlines flights can now stream dozens of live television channels thanks to a new partnership with DirecTV.
KCRA journalists cheer after mass shooting coverage wins Emmy
Journalists in Northern California are criticizing a local television station after it reacted to winning a regional Emmy Award in a very unexpected way.
Fox News town hall with Trump gets 2.8 million viewers
Sean Hannity’s interview with former U.S. President Donald Trump drew 2.78 million overall viewers to the Fox News Channel on Thursday.
Audacy returns Live 105 to San Francisco radio
Audacy revived the “Live 105” branding for its radio station at 105.3 FM in the San Francisco Bay Area on Monday.
Dish will get booted from S&P 500 market index
Dish Network will lose its spot on the S&P 500 index later this month, the parent company of the stock market index announced on Monday.
Audacy finds no buyer for Radio.com domain at auction
The radio broadcaster wanted at least $2.5 million for the domain; despite interest, no one submitted a minimum bid.
Chuck Todd leaving NBC’s “Meet the Press”
Chuck Todd will step away as host of “Meet the Press” after nine years, and will be succeeded in the role by White House correspondent Kristen Welker.
Army vet who lost lawsuit against media outlets resigns from TV job
Ben Roberts-Smith has stepped down from his role at Seven Network after he lost a crucial defamation case against three Australian newspapers.
Twitter top safety executive Ella Irwin resigns
Twitter’s head of trust and safety Ella Irwin has resigned, the same day the website’s owner Elon Musk criticized the platform’s handling of a controversial documentary.
Netflix shareholders reject executive pay packages
The vote came after members of the Writers Guild of America urged shareholders to reject the proposal.
YouTube TV rolls out Tennis Channel, others from Sinclair
YouTube TV has started rolling out several new channels as part of a renewed deal with Sinclair Broadcast Group.
House committee to hold hearing on AM radio bill
House lawmakers will hold a hearing on the importance of AM radio in America later this month.
Darrell Brown to step down as Bonneville president
Bonneville International says its top executive, Darrell Brown, will be stepping down and retiring in August.