Comcast recruits social media users to demand Peacock for Roku
Using the #FreetheBird hashtag, the cable giant encourages customers to take their complaints to Roku.
Television
Articles involving the broadcast, pay and streaming television industry.
Report: AMC Networks exploring possible sale or merger
AMC Networks has hired investment firm Morgan Stanley to explore a possible sale or merger with a competitor.
Scripps sells WPIX New York to Mission Broadcasting
Mission is known to exercise shared services agreements with Nexstar Media.
HBO Max becomes “fully integrated” with TiVo Stream
The Android-based TV streamer says it now fully supports AT&T’s blockbuster service.
Viewpoint: Sitcom dads are goofy — and out of touch with parents of today
Today’s dads are putting more time into caring for their children, so why are sitcom dads still portrayed as silly and foolish?
Comcast exec sees few people taking Peacock’s ad-free subscription
Comcast believes most people will pay for Peacock’s premium tier or receive it through a partner for free.
Media analyst sees benefit to Charter staying out of streaming space
Unlike rivals Comcast and AT&T, Charter has remained devoted to traditional cable TV offerings.
Peacock original programming to exist behind paywall, executives say
NBC marketing executives confirmed some original shows like “Brave New World” will only be available to paying subscribers.
Report: Peacock unlikely to land on Roku, Amazon on launch date
A CNBC report on Thursday confirmed what The Desk reported last month: Peacock will likely miss the two biggest streaming platforms.
Report: Comcast offers some NBC News staff buyouts
Employees working on NBC’s flagship evening news program have been offered buyouts, according to a report.
