Television
News articles and original analysis on the television industry, including broadcasting, cable television, satellite television, streaming television, advertising, measurement and policy.
DirecTV satellite plans to include access to streaming apps
Services like HBO Max and Peacock will be included in DirecTV's satellite and streaming TV plans by the end of the year.
Amazon ad revenue helps boost profit during Q2
Amazon's advertising business was one of many bright spots in the company's second quarter (Q2) earnings report released on Thursday.
Gray Media promotes Eric Walters to serve as GM of duopoly in Louisiana
Gray Media has appointed Eric Walters as the General Manager of its duopoly in Monroe, Louisiana.
Origin hires Michael Rosen, opens New York City office
Both moves are intended to help Origin scale its operations and better serve its clients and partners.
Paramount posts profitable Q2, streaming business earns $2.2 billion
The company's direct-to-consumer media apps offset declines in its traditional linear broadcast and cable networks business.
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Roku revenue reaches $1.1 billion during Q2, spurred by higher platform income
Roku posted a $10.5 million profit during Q2, fully reversing its financial loss from last year as the company broke even on hardware sales.
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Peacock holds steady with 41 million subscribers during Q2
Peacock saw little growth during Q2, with parent company Comcast reporting 41 million paying subscribers.
Comcast earns $30.3 billion during Q2, broadband losses continue
The company continues to face pressure from fixed-wireless broadband and other products; Peacock continues to lose money, though subscribers held steady at 41 million.
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Everyone TV to launch streaming dongles for Freely service
New devices made by French electronics firm Netgem will allow Britons to use the Freely platform on their existing TV sets.
Online video dominates daily online habits of Americans, Optimum survey reveals
American adults are spending more than 10 hours online each day, with nearly half that time devoted to streaming video, according to a new Optimum survey.
Fubo stock jumps after company releases some Q2 data early
Fubo's stock price rose sharply this week after the company offered a limited preview of its upcoming Q2 financial earnings report.
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Skydance to bring “performance-based culture” to CBS News
Skydance Media will institute a "performance-based culture" at CBS News when its deal with Paramount closes next month.