Television
News articles and original analysis on the television industry, including broadcasting, cable television, satellite television, streaming television, advertising, measurement and policy.
Dr. Phil Show to end broadcast syndication, move to Merit TV
Dr. Phil McGraw is ending his distribution agreement with CBS that made re-runs of his talk show available in broadcast syndication.
Report: ESPN streaming service could cost $30 per month
The standalone ESPN streaming service could cost as much as $30 per month, but it is also expected to include add-ons like access to ESPN Plus.
Televisa-Univision streaming business logs second profitable quarter
Televisa-Univision saw its stateside business continues to gain momentum during the fourth quarter of 2024.
Fox News Digital logs 1 billion video views on social platforms in January
Fox News Digital logged more than a billion video views across social media platforms for the first time in January, according to Comscore.
NAB CEO says FCC should eliminate broadcast ownership caps
In a keynote address this week, Curtis LeGeyt suggested the broadcast industry can better serve communities if they are allowed to grow larger.
GumGum: Contextual ads valued over identity-based spots
A consumer survey found more TV viewers and streamers prefer and engage with contextual advertising at a higher level than identity-based spots and campaigns.
Adrienne Roark to depart CBS for executive role at TEGNA
Adrienne Roark is leaving Paramount's CBS News & Stations to take a leading executive role at local TV broadcaster TEGNA.
OTTera, Blue Pictures launch AVAZ streaming channel
AVAZ will offer around-the-clock Nollywood TV shows and movies, spotlighting the best entertainment from Nigeria.
Netflix content officer expresses interest in Sunday football rights
A Netflix executive is hoping the company gets Sunday afternoon games from the NFL, but one of the company's co-CEOs says full season rights could be a complicated endeavor.
Hearst CEO: Cord-cutting eroding A+E Networks revenue
CEO Steve Swartz said television remains the biggest driver of consumer media revenue, but investments in A+E Networks and ESPN will continue to offset some revenue growth.
NBC hires Joel Davis to oversee Philadelphia TV stations
NBC Universal has hired Joel Davis to oversee its two television stations in Philadelphia, the company announced on Tuesday.
Nexstar hires Samantha Osborne Reynolds to oversee political ad sales
Nexstar has appointed industry sales veteran Samantha Osborne Reynolds to oversee the company's newly-formed political advertising sales unit