Television
News articles and original analysis on the television industry, including broadcasting, cable television, satellite television, streaming television, advertising, measurement and policy.
Parks Associates seeks speakers, papers for Future of Video conference
Parks Associates has announced the agenda and issued a call for speakers and papers for its 8th annual "Future of Video: Business of Streaming" conference.
RCA to begin using Samsung’s Tizen OS in smart TVs
Tizen-powered RCA TVs will begin shipping in the U.S., Canada and Mexico later this year; other manufacturers will also integrate Tizen into smart TVs sold in Europe and Australia.
TVOT Interview: KPIX GM Scott Warren on CBS AR/VR studios, pursuing local sports rights
KPIX became the first station to develop and deploy a new AR/VR studio for its news broadcasts, creating a new form of local storytelling and influencing other CBS stations to do the same.
Broadcasters losing ad revenue due to AI recommendations
Marketers who use generative AI tools to plan their budgets are being pushed away from broadcast TV and radio at an alarming rate, Futuri revealed.
Traditional TV share declines in Nielsen’s “The Gauge” for June
Americans continued to tune out of traditional forms of television in favor of streaming apps and services in June
Viant reveals ad tech partnership with LG Ad Solutions
Inventory from more than 45 million LG smart TVs and smart screens used in the United States is now available through Viant's demand-side platform.
IAB: Generative AI, connected TV platforms influencing ad production
More than half of advertisers are using generative AI to create spots, the IAB concludes in its latest report.
Hearst honors Suzanne Grethen with TV producer fellowship program
The Suzanne Grethen Creative Services Associate Producer Fellowship will help develop and nurture emerging television production talent.
Westinghouse releases new Xumo TV models
Westinghouse has become the latest to license Charter and Comcast's smart TV operating system Xumo for its own models.
Dr. Phil relaunches Merit Street as Envoy Media
The media company will include a national TV channel and podcasts; comedian Steve Harvey will produce content for the venture.
FreeCast launches new shoppable channel Test Drive Live
The new shoppable streaming channel is rolling out on FreeCast and Roku, with support for other connected TV platforms coming in the near future.
Parrot: Netflix adds 32 million global subscribers during Q2
Netflix attracted 32 million new global subscribers during the second quarter (Q2) of the year, according to a new analysis from Parrot Analytics.