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News articles and original analysis on the television industry, including broadcasting, cable television, satellite television, streaming television, advertising, measurement and policy.
Plex adds more free streaming channels from NBC Universal
NBC Sports Now, NBC GolfPass, American Crimes and local NBC- and Telemundo-owned news feeds are available to stream without a subscription.
Fox News, ABC attract highest viewership with Trump prime-time speech to Congress
Fox News and ABC were the top cable news channel and broadcast network respectively with coverage of President Donald Trump's prime-time address to a joint session of Congress on Tuesday, according to Nielsen ratings.
Disney laying off workers at ABC News, cable networks
The job cuts affect around 200 workers, and adds to Disney's body count since it began laying off workers two years ago.
A+E Networks rebrands to A+E Global Media
The change is intended to spotlight the company's multi-platform distribution efforts.
Philo adjusts price for customers billed through Apple
Subscribers who prefer to pay for Philo through Apple will be charged $4 more, though the increase can be avoided with direct billing.
YouTube Premium grows to 125 million users, service launches Premium Lite
The plan costs $8 per month and offers commercial-free streaming of most videos on the platform.
WBD CEO: We’re better off without live NBA games
After suing to enforce a prior contract, David Zaslav says the company will do just fine without pro basketball.
Viewpoint: Can local TV news still matter?
In his inaugural column for the website TVND, semi-retired TV news veteran Kirk Varner makes the case that local TV news matters now more than ever.
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Kirk Varner
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Scripps confirms layoffs at some local TV stations
Employees at nearly a dozen TV stations were affected by the layoffs, according to a spokesperson.
Warner Bros Discovery to relaunch Blu TV as Max in Turkey
WBD says it will replace its streaming service Blu TV with its cornerstone service Max in Turkey.
Hearst Networks EMEA to partner with Synamedia on IP channel distribution
The broadcaster will utilize Synamedia's forthcoming Quortex PowerVu product as part of a shift toward cloud-based distribution of its channels.
Disney gets creative in counting Oscars ceremony audience
Disney has gotten creative in claiming a year-over lift in Oscars viewership by counting those who watched some of the awards ceremony on their phones, tablets and PCs.