Television
News articles and original analysis on the television industry, including broadcasting, cable television, satellite television, streaming television, advertising, measurement and policy.
EverPass to distribute Netflix Christmas football games to bars, hotels
EverPass Media has struck a deal with Netflix and the NFL to offer two Christmas Day football games to businesses.
Fidium launches $150 streaming bonus credit through MyBundle
New Fidium customers will get a $150 streaming credit redeemable through MyBundle when they sign up for certain Internet plans.
Hearst promotes Darrel Lieze-Adams to President, GM of WBBH Fort Myers
Darrel Lieze-Adams has been promoted to serve as the President and General Manager of Hearst Television's WBBH-TV in Fort Myers.
Scripps promotes executives to new AI-focused roles
Kerry Oslund, Christina Hartman and Keith St. Peter will help develop and deploy new AI strategies within the company.
NBC News Now launches in Mexico, Brazil
NBC Universal has launched its free streaming news channel NBC News Now in Latin America for the first time
Fremantle brings seven FAST channels to MyFree DirecTV
Fremantle is bringing seven of its free, ad-supported streaming television (FAST) channels to DirecTV's new FAST service MyFree DirecTV.
Telly to give away smart TVs in Los Angeles this weekend
Telly will be giving away its smart TV at its first pop-up event in Los Angeles on Sunday.
Plex teases totally-reworked apps with new user interface
The new interface is rolling out in beta to mobile phones, ahead of a broader launch in early 2025.
Swerve Combat, others added to MyFree DirecTV
Fans of combat sports have a new channel to watch on the free, ad-supported streaming TV (FAST) platform MyFree DirecTV.
Former editor who leaked Fox News clips gets June trial date
A federal judge this week rejected two motions that could have ended the criminal case against Timothy Burke in his favor.
FreeCast launches streaming app on Roku devices
FreeCast has brought its connected TV app to Roku devices, the company announced this week.
DirecTV officially calls off merger with Dish Network
DirecTV says it will officially terminate its agreement to acquire Dish Network and Sling TV on Friday.