Television
News articles and original analysis on the television industry, including broadcasting, cable television, satellite television, streaming television, advertising, measurement and policy.

New York Post launches free streaming channel with VideoElephant
The channel will feature content from brands including the New York Post and Page Six, with around 150 hours of programming.

Bango study: Sports fans want bundled options to stay on top of games
The report highlights shifting behavior, including greater reliance on highlights and social media, rising piracy concerns and increased demand for bundled solutions.
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Parks: Fox tie-up with Roku boosts streaming media reach of both companies
Roku’s strategic value lies in controlling content discovery and advertising opportunities within the connected TV ecosystem, extending beyond hardware.
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TEGNA promotes Kurt Rao to EVP, Chief Technology Officer
Rao will oversee the company's digital product strategy and technology platforms, bringing together different internal teams with a goal of delivering across broadcast and digital platforms.

Spectrum News to air “Across America at 250” on Wednesday
The special, “Across America at 250,” premieres June 17 at 8 p.m. local time on Spectrum News channels and the Spectrum News app, the company said in a statement on Monday.

VAB: Connected TV ownership reaching saturation point in U.S.
Most households in the U.S. who want a connected TV device already have one, while the number of customers paying for traditional TV has fallen over the past few years.
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Fox, Telemundo see ratings gold during opening matches of FIFA World Cup tournament
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is off to a record-setting start in the United States, with Fox Sports and Telemundo noting historic audiences during opening matches.

Fox Corporation to acquire Roku in blockbuster $22 billion deal
Fox said the combined entity would become the third-largest television platform in the United States across broadcast, cable and streaming.

FreeCast expands DIRECTV partnership to enterprise clients
The agreement allows telecom providers, property owners and other partners to bundle DIRECTV into their own branded offerings.

Fox Weather awards next scholarship to Mississippi State’s Jacob Kasitz
Kasitz is the latest recipient of a scholarship rooted in a program started by Fox Weather and Mississippi State University in 2021.

Here are the cheapest ways to stream all 2026 FIFA World Cup games without cable
Many World Cup matches will air for free on Fox this year, but others will require some kind of pay TV subscription.

Omnicom: Home screen ads increase connected TV campaign performance
A mixture of traditional video spots with home screen advertising can boost recall and purchase intent, according to Omnicom and Roku's latest study.
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