Television
News articles and original analysis on the television industry, including broadcasting, cable television, satellite television, streaming television, advertising, measurement and policy.
ABC affiliation moving from WPLG to WSVN in Miami market
WPLG will stop offering ABC network programming in the Miami market in early August, at which point the network's affiliation will move to WSVN.
Ratings: 13.5 million watch NASA astronauts return to Earth
7.7 million households witnessed the return of Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams on cable news, while another 5.5 million tuned in to special coverage on the broadcast networks.
Max to offer “Last of Us” episodes with American Sign Language
Starting March 31, prior episodes of "The Last of Us" will include ASL interpretation, and the second season that begins on April 13 will, too.
Hub: Streamers split on whether NFL makes Netflix more attractive
Streamers are near-evenly divided over wither Netflix's distribution of NFL games on Christmas made them more or less likely to subscribe or keep their memberships active.
Washington Post shuts down free streaming channel
Exclusive: The Washington Post has shut down its free streaming TV channel as its newsroom refocuses its editorial coverage and distribution.
David Novak to serve as Chairman of “SpinCo”
Comcast has picked David Novak to serve as the Chairman of the Board for the future company that will consist of the cable giant's national pay television networks, currently dubbed "SpinCo."
Plex to make mobile apps free to access
Plex will stop charging free users of its media server software for access to its companion apps for mobile phones and tablets in the near future.
Gray Media brings Cincinnati Reds games to broadcast TV
Gray Media is partnering with Main Street Sports to simulcast FanDuel Sports Network broadcasts of Cincinnati Reds baseball games.
Cineverse partners with ad tech firm The Trade Desk
Cineverse and The Trade Desk have forged a strategic partnership focused on global streaming ad opportunities.
Spain arrests crime family accused of TV piracy
A criminal organization in Spain has been dismantled by local police following an investigation into the distribution of pirated television signals online.
Nexstar’s NewsNation gets its White House moment
Correspondents from the cable news network were called upon at the White House press briefing and invited to question President Trump at public events.
Viewpoint: BBC scandal involving Gaza documentary erodes public trust
The blunder added further fuel to criticism against the public broadcaster and overshadowed what was otherwise an important film.
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Dorothy Byrne