Television
News articles and original analysis on the television industry, including broadcasting, cable television, satellite television, streaming television, advertising, measurement and policy.
Despite cuts, FCC seeks larger budget for 2026
The FCC has requested a budget increase of more than 4 percent, despite the agency effectuating staff and resource cuts under its current chairman Brendan Carr.
WBD to split cable networks from streaming business
WBD on Monday confirmed plans to spin off the company's cable networks unit from its streaming and studios business.
Dish parent Echostar prepares bankruptcy filing
Echostar, the parent of Dish Network and Sling TV, is preparing a bankruptcy filing to shield its wireless spectrum from regulators.
DirecTV offering more loyalty perks, charity donations in June
DirecTV is celebrating its 31st anniversary with additional loyalty perks and charitable donations throughout the month of June.
Fubo adds pay-per-view sports to streaming platform
Fubo is offering live soccer and boxing matches through a new pay-per-view feature on most supported TV platforms.
Reelz Plus added to Amazon Prime Video Channels
Streamers who watch content through Amazon's Prime Video can now add a subscription to Reelz plus, the companies announced on Thursday.
Scripps promotes Stephanie Rey to lead content licensing pacts
The E. W. Scripps Company this week promoted Stephanie Rey to oversee the broadcaster's content licensing and co-production agreements.
Fox Corporation hires Puja Vohra to ad sales role
Fox Corporation on Thursday announced the hiring of Puja Vohra to the role of Chief Marketing Officer and Executive Vice President of Advertising Sales
USAGM starts firing full-time Voice of America employees
The USAGM is sending termination notices to full-time employees at Voice of America, The Desk has learned.
Gracenote: Metadata helps boost effectiveness of contextual CTV ads
Ad buyers can leverage Gracenote's metadata to drive personalized ad campaigns that reach the right audience at the right time.
Fremantle, Merzigo renew ad-supported video on-demand partnership
Fremantle and Merzigo announced they have renewed their collaboration with a multi-year, multichannel agreement that sees an extension of the AVOD partnership and a new publishing arrangement.
WBD laying off workers in cable networks business
Warner Bros Discovery (WBD) on Wednesday began issuing pink slips to workers within the company's broad cable networks business.