Television
News articles and original analysis on the television industry, including broadcasting, cable television, satellite television, streaming television, advertising, measurement and policy.
Broadcast, cable TV continue to top Nielsen’s The Gauge
Linear TV captured more than 46 percent of total TV time in December, compared with streaming's 43 percent.
MSG Networks offers extension to Optimum, with a major catch
The cable TV company would have to agree to "binding arbitration" for the extension to be approved, an unusual tactic in a carriage dispute.
Netflix reaches 700 million streamers, will raise prices in U.S.
Netflix saw its global customer base increase to 300 million paid accounts by the end of 2024.
Deutsche Telekom renews streaming pact with RTL Deutschland
Deutsche Telekom has renewed its streaming pact with RTL Deutschland, extending the agreement for an additional five years.
PBS Reno, Sinclair partner on ATSC 3.0 signal
Sinclair and APTS have coordinated the launch of PBS Reno's main signal on NextGen TV in western Nevada.
Viewpoint: CNN and the journalism sausage factory
The defamation trial involving CNN, its star host Jake Tapper and American veteran exposed how the American news hot dog is made.
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Charles Benaiah
Bango draws over $53 million in revenue during 2024
The subscription and mobile payments company has formally announced three new executive promotions to help build on its prosperous business.
Optimum restores Nexstar channels as carriage dispute ends
Altice USA has settled its distribution spat with Nexstar Media Group, restoring dozens of local TV channels and NewsNation to its platform.
Allen Media laying off local TV weather forecasters
Allen Media Group is laying off most of its local TV weather forecasters and will centralize regional weather reporting from its Atlanta studios of The Weather Channel.
Ryan Reynolds, Fubo-backed Maximum Effort Channel shuts down
Fubo and actor-comedian Ryan Reynolds have walked away from the Maximum Effort Channel, with the FAST network shutting down earlier this month.
Sinclair revamps content brand, ad sales and marketing
Two new initiatives will carry the "AMP" branding, with one focused on ad sales and marketing, and the other on content development and distribution.
OutKick draws nearly 8 million monthly visitors in Q4
OutKick saw its average monthly audience grow to nearly 8 million during the fourth quarter (Q4) of the year.