Television
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Tubi: Streamers turned off by premium, ad-inclusive services
Most American consumers say ads are a fair trade-off for free streaming content, but they expect commercial-free experiences if they're paying for a video service.
Comcast brings NBC regional sports networks to Peacock
Comcast has brought its NBC-branded regional sports networks to Peacock as a separate add-on package.
Journalists at government-backed broadcasters work through layoffs
Despite an Executive Order that required a reduction in activity and workforce, some employees of U.S. Agency for Global Media outlets are reporting to work, unsure if they will receive a paycheck.
Super Bowl lifts broadcast, cable viewing over streaming in February
The championship NFL game, the NHL 4 Nations Face-Off and cable news drove time spent with traditional TV during the month.
Roku annoys customers with power-on advertisements
Roku has annoyed some of its streamers by introducing power-on ads that automatically play when a customer first starts using their TV.
Storms temporarily knock Missouri TV station off-air
KSDK-TV said over-the-air viewers and those on DirecTV were unable to watch the station's programming over the weekend.
Nexstar seeks to depose fired WOOD-TV news director Stanton Tang
Attorneys for the broadcast say they've engaged in a back-and-forth with Tang's lawyers on the matter.
Viewpoint: When it comes to local TV news, waste no opportunity
There are many chances to engage with local news audiences — and TV stations cannot afford to pass them up.
By:
Kirk Varner
OPINION
C-SPAN to offer retrospective through “The C-SPAN Story” on Wednesday
The program will indulge C-SPAN viewers with a rare look inside the founding and history of the network.
TEGNA partners with Amazon on NCAA March Madness coverage
"Bracket Breakdown" will be available to stream for free across Amazon's line-up of streaming and smart display devices.
Comcast launches multi-view on Xfinity TV X1 boxes
Comcast's multi-view will allow men's and women's college basketball fans to stay on top of four games at once.
Layoffs hit 1,000 workers at Voice of America, other broadcasters
The job cuts are rooted in an Executive Order signed by President Trump on Friday that requires USAGM and other organizations to reduce their activities and employee count.