Television
News articles and original analysis on the television industry, including broadcasting, cable television, satellite television, streaming television, advertising, measurement and policy.
Court TV finalizes layoffs; Matt Johnson, Julie Grant depart network
Several anchors and staff members were let go as the network reduced its live programming lineup and shifted operations from Atlanta to New York.
Looper survey: Streamers set to dominate sports media rights
Amazon’s Prime Video ranked as the platform most likely to lead sports streaming, followed by YouTube and Netflix.
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Starz adopts “poison pill” to keep litigious mogul Byron Allen at bay
Starz adopted a shareholder rights plan that dilutes ownership if any investor acquires more than 17.5 percent of the company’s stock.
Gray Media says stations dropped from Dish over unusual demand
The broadcaster claims Dish violated federal “good faith” negotiation requirements tied to retransmission consent agreements.
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Sinclair to acquire KPIC, four other stations in Oregon
Sinclair has filed an application with the FCC to acquire a TV station in Oregon and four of its local broadcast translators.
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Report: Nexstar wants $2.75 billion bank loan for TEGNA acquisition
A group of major banks led by Bank of America are arranging a $2.75 billion leveraged loan to help finance Nexstar Media Group’s proposed acquisition of TEGNA.
Dish Network forced to drop Gray Media local TV stations
The blackout affects viewers in major markets including Atlanta, Tampa, Phoenix and Cleveland.
Fox News Media sees two years of record ad revenue growth, exec says
Political advertising tied to the 2026 midterm elections is expected to further boost revenue, with industry forecasts projecting around $11 billion in total spending.
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Sinclair’s Harvey Arnold to receive Television Engineering Achievement Award
Sinclair's SVP of Engineering Harvey Arnold will receive the 2026 Television Engineering Achievement Award.
Philo rolls out cheaper TV plan without bundled content
Philo has restored a lower-priced plan that offers access to premium cable networks over streaming without the inclusion of bundled, network-backed streaming apps and content.
Study: TV remains most-important ad platform across purchase funnel
TV’s impact in the awareness stage was five times greater than social media and seven times greater than non-TV streaming video platforms.
Hub: Sports fans still frustrated by broadcast, streaming TV deals
Fragmented media rights deals force viewers to navigate multiple apps and subscriptions to follow a single sport or team.