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

John Malone to take chair emeritus status at WBD
John Malone has announced he will not seek re-election to the board of directors at Warner Bros Discovery.

Horowitz: Antenna adoption declines in U.S. homes
The number of Americans who regularly use antennas to watch television has declined over the past five years, according to a new report released by Horowitz Research on Thursday.

Sinclair networks see lift from NCAA March Madness final
Comet, Charge and TBD saw higher viewership immediately after the Florida-Houston game in key markets where CBS-owned stations are affiliates.

FreeCast launches free streaming channel Cigar TV
FreeCast has launched a new specialty channel called Cigar TV, which is now available on its own connected TV platform and on Roku.

AMC Networks focuses on content over channels during Upfronts
AMC Networks is leaning into the brand's developing of premium TV content as a way to attract advertisers to its cable network and AMC Plus.

Gray Media to broadcast Military Basketball Association games
Gray Media will air Military Basketball Association games across its local TV stations and regional sports networks.

Scripps completes refinancing of term loans
Scripps has completed the refinancing of its term loans and secured a new revolving credit facility, the company said on Thursday.

Comcast’s Sky to bring Saturday Night Live to London
Comcast's Sky Group is working with "Saturday Night Live" creator and executive producer Lorne Michaels on a British adaptation of the light night sketch comedy show.

Sinclair launches media-for-equity program
Small businesses and startups will get access to Sinclair's local media advertising and marketing products in exchange for equity in their companies.

TiVo: Most use built-in TV apps to watch streaming video content
As consumers engage with built-in apps, they're being exposed to more home screen ads — and they perceive those spots differently, depending on what's being promoted.

Delaware judge says Newsmax defamed Dominion Voting Systems
A judge in Delaware said election-related conspiracies aired on Newsmax four years ago amounted to defamation, though a jury may still have to weigh other elements of the case.

NAB Show attracts 55,000 registered attendees
More than half of those registered attended NAB Show for the first time; one in four flew from another country to participate.