Television
News articles and original analysis on the television industry, including broadcasting, cable television, satellite television, streaming television, advertising, measurement and policy.
NBC News loses Pentagon office to One America News Network
The Department of Defense is evicting four news outlets from their Pentagon offices and will allow four right-of-center news organizations to take over that space.
Federal lawmakers push mandatory rebates during cable TV disputes
Cable TV industry advocates say the proposal that mandates rebates during blackouts will not adequately address the problem.
Free TV Networks to debut fourth multicast network Busted
Free TV Networks will launch a new true crime, reality-based network called Busted on March 1.
FCC Chairman Carr probes sponsorships at NPR, PBS stations
The Chairman of the FCC is looking into sponsorship spots aired on PBS and NPR member stations.
Comcast sheds broadband, cable TV subscribers in Q4
Comcast continued to experience subscriber declines in its land-based broadband Internet and cable TV services during the fourth quarter.
Optimum digging in for prolonged spat with MSG Network
The CEO of Altice USA has suggested the company's carriage dispute with MSG Networks might go on longer than anticipated.
Missing Chicago TV employee Kevin Spencer found dead
Kevin Spencer was reported missing on Monday after he failed to report to work; his family later revealed he died by suicide.
Nexstar to bring Texas Rangers games to local broadcast TV
More than a dozen TV stations across four states will offer at least 15 regular-season games from the Rangers this season.
Comcast, DirecTV to distribute MLS Season Pass games from Apple
The distribution agreement is the first to involve the airing of games from MLS Season Pass on traditional cable and satellite platforms.
DirecTV to donate $1 million for wildfire relief, broadcast FireAid benefit
DirecTV is committing $1 million to wildfire relief and recovery efforts in Southern California.
Fox News is top cable news channel in January
Fox News won the January ratings war in the cable news sector, easily beating out MSNBC and CNN in overall and key demographic viewers.
Philo earns “Best Places to Work” designation by Built In
Philo has ranked on Built In's "Best Places to Work" chart for yet another year, a testament to employee satisfaction and retention at its three offices.