Television
News articles and original analysis on the television industry, including broadcasting, cable television, satellite television, streaming television, advertising, measurement and policy.
CBS to simulcast VMAs from MTV in September
Paramount Global will simulcast its MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) on broadcast network CBS this year, the company announced on Thursday.
Ken Solomon appointed CEO of Dr. Phil’s media company Merit TV
Dr. Phil McGraw's media company Merit TV has appointed former Tennis Channel executive Ken Solomon to serve as the company's CEO and President, starting this month.
NAB renews call for FCC to eliminate broadcast ownership cap
The NAB has sent a letter to the FCC urging the agency to eliminate federal ownership caps for radio and TV station owners.
ESPN, Spectrum, Sinclair execs to be honored at Hall of Fame ceremony
ESPN Chairman Jimmy Pitaro and Spectrum Reach Executive Vice President David Kline are among the industry leaders who will be honored at a Hall of Fame ceremony later this year.
Newsmax stock retreats to $43 after wild ride on Wall Street
Newsmax has settled into Wall Street at a more-reasonable $40 per share after achieving a wild high of more than $280 by mid-week.
DAZN closes on $2.1 billion acquisition of Foxtel
Sports juggernaut DAZN has completed its blockbuster acquisition of Australian pay television provider Foxtel.
Dr. Phil McGraw launching podcast series
Dr. Phil McGraw's media company Merit TV is breaking into the world of podcasting with the debut of three new shows this week.
FAA grants Sinclair broad authority to fly drones over people, vehicles
The FAA has granted local TV broadcaster Sinclair approval to fly drones over cars and people without a separate waiver.
FilmRise to distribute Bloomberg shows on Amazon
FilmRise has inked a deal with Bloomberg that allows the entertainment firm to distribute a handful of original television shows via Amazon's Prime Video platform.
Looper: Streamers shrug off sports on apps
Most TV fans surveyed by the data analytics firm said sports weren't a determining factor in staying with or churning out of a streaming service.
Yankees exec thanks Trump, Carr after Comcast dispute passes
The head of the New York Yankees has thanked President Trump and FCC Chairman Carr after a carriage dispute with Comcast did not materialize.
NFL will stream Christmas Day game on Amazon’s Prime Video
Netflix and Amazon's Prime Video will share distribution rights to three National Football League (NFL) games played on Christmas Day, the league confirmed on Tuesday.