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

Brightline introduces new AI engine for connected TV ads
Brightline has announced the launch of DynamicAI, a next-generation AI learning engine built to optimize the performance of engageable CTV ads in real time.

YouTube TV to add more-custom multiview options
YouTube TV will launch a new app experience in the coming weeks that will allow streamers to build custom multiview experiences beyond what is available today.

Roku unveils new streaming experience, including portable sticks
Roku has announced two new streaming sticks and a new overall experience that is aimed at making it easier to find familiar shows and new content to watch.

Frndly TV adds Reelz to low-cost streaming service
Fans of "On Patrol: Live" and similar shows have a new way to watch all the action on the cable network Reelz.

DOJ launches probe into Fubo-Disney pay TV merger
The U.S. Department of Justice is investigating whether Fubo and Disney's plan to merge their pay TV businesess violate antitrust rules.

Viant-acquired Lockr adds five identity solutions
Lockr, by Viant, today announced a significant expansion of its audience integration management platform with the addition of several top-tier identity solutions.

Judge approves injunction that reinstates Voice of America funding
A federal judge has approved a preliminary injunction that requires USAGM to reinstate fired Voice of America employees and provide funding to the broadcaster once again.

Verizon slows churn in Fios TV business
Verizon continued to lose pay TV customers during Q1, but its rate of churn was slower compared to last year, and its broadband business is thriving.

Max moves forward with password-sharing crackdown
The Warner Bros Discovery-owned streaming service is now offering its customers a way to add an "extra member" ahead of a broader crackdown on password-sharing expected this summer.

Nexstar honors “Remarkable Woman of the Year” on CW Network
Dr. Kim Carter-Tillman, founder of the Time for Change Foundation, has been named the “2025 Remarkable Woman of the Year.”

Report: Nexstar fired reporter to avoid Trump defamation lawsuit
The dismissal was tied to an errant report on financial documents associated with Trump's social media company Truth Social, which triggered a deamation lawsuit.

Survey: Streaming is most-popular way to consume video content
More than two-thirds of Americans prefer streaming platforms to watch TV on the regular, according to a new consumer survey.