Television
News articles and original analysis on the television industry, including broadcasting, cable television, satellite television, streaming television, advertising, measurement and policy.
Judge says 1,000 Voice of America workers must be reinstated
A federal judge has ordered more than 1,000 laid off Voice of Ameriaca employees to be reinstated.
YouTube to serve as promotional window for FIFA World Cup matches
FIFA has struck an agreement with YouTube that will allow the rights holders to stream World Cup matches on the platform this year.
Comcast’s Sky adds Disney Plus to TV packages
Sky customers now have access to Disney Plus as part of their package, the company announced in a news release on Tuesday.
NAB appoints Paramount, Entravision execs to Board of Directors
The National Association of Broadcasters has appointed two executives from Paramount and Entravision Media to its Television Board of Directors.
EXECUTIVE MOVES
VAB: Most prospective voters engage with ad-supported TV
Viewers exposed to political messaging on TV are more likely to engage, seek information and take action.
CBS News streaming channel stages walkout amid contract negotiations
WGA East members at CBS News 24/7 staged a two-coast walkout after failing to reach a new contract with Paramount.
Glenn Haygood to retire from Hearst’s WLKY
Hearst Television says Glenn Haygood, the company's President and General Manager of WKLY-TV in Louisville, Kentucky, will retire later this year.
Tubi: Intent-based viewing driving adoption of ad-supported streaming services
Many consumers are cutting costs, with nearly three-quarters saying they would cancel subscriptions if prices increase.
Korean broadcaster to partner with Sinclair on NextGen TV channel, tech
K-Channel 82 is expected to reach about 30 million homes through Sinclair’s NextGen TV broadcast network.
FIRST ON THE DESK
Paramount Plus to absorb BET Plus after company buys out Tyler Perry
BET shows will move to the BET Hub on Paramount Plus, expanding their reach to the platform’s global audience.
Disney-owned ABC stations commit to California debate
The debate will air on three Disney-owned ABC stations in California and one Univision station in Los Angeles.
A+E Global Media renews measurement pact with Nielsen
The deal covers audience measurement for brands including A&E, Lifetime and the History Channel.