Television
News articles and original analysis on the television industry, including broadcasting, cable television, satellite television, streaming television, advertising, measurement and policy.
IAB: U.S. video ad buys expected to exceed $81 billion in 2026
Digital video is expected to account for more than 60 percent of total TV and video ad spending for the first time.
Scripps channels restored to Comcast’s Xfinity TV under new deal
Comcast and Scripps have reached an agreement that restores Scripps-owned local broadcast stations and national networks to Xfinity TV.
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FCC commissioners could retroactively deny Nexstar-TEGNA deal
In a letter to lawmakers, FCC Chairman Brendan Carr said the Media Bureau's approval of Nexstar's acquisition of TEGNA is not a final decision.
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Appeals court sides against LG in NextGen TV patents lawsuit
The patent issue involving LG comes as federal regulators consider a nationwide transition to NextGen TV by the end of the decade.
Report: Disney wants NFL Network moved to cheaper Comcast package
Disney is pushing to Comcast move NFL Network to a broader tier, while Comcast resists without long-term clarity.
Philo adds AMC’s All Reality streamer to bundle package
Philo is adding a new reality television-themed streaming service to its Bundle Plus package.
Spectrum News 1 rolls out to Xfinity TV customers in Houston
Charter has inked a deal with Comcast's Xfinity TV to provide subscribers with access to its Spectrum News channel in Houston.
Nexstar takes DIRECTV’s fight over TV fees to Supreme Court
Nexstar has asked the Supreme Court to intervene in a lawsuit brought three years ago by DIRECTV over distribution fees.
Pluto TV to relaunch on Paramount Plus platform this summer
In addition to relaunching on Paramount Plus' tech stack, Paramount will push more Pluto TV to register a free account and stream more video on-demand content.
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Paramount grows revenue 2 percent during Q1; Paramount Plus adds 2 million customers
Paramount's streaming and studio businesses offset ongoing losses in its traditional TV media unit during Q1.
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Fox News Media leads news brands on YouTube in April
Fox News Media ended April as the leading provider of news clips to YouTube based on viewership, according to data from Emplifi.
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Allen Media channels coming to lower-priced YouTube TV packages
Several Allen Media-owned channels that have been missing from lower-priced YouTube TV plans will finally be added to those packages in the coming weeks.
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