Television
News articles and original analysis on the television industry, including broadcasting, cable television, satellite television, streaming television, advertising, measurement and policy.
Hearst to acquire full ownership of A+E Global Media
Hearst has agreed to acquire Disney's equity stake in A+E Global Media, the companies announced this week.
Sinclair revenue rises 7 percent during Q2 as political advertising surges
Sinclair saw strong momentum from political advertising uptake and viewership of the FIFA World Cup on its local Fox affiliates.
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Maryland Congressman Jamie Raskin warns FCC against probe into ABC’s TV licenses
Raskin said federal lawmakers might bring more heat to the FCC in the future if it continues to carry out politically-motivated attacks against broadcasters.
Disney’s ABC, ESPN sell out advertising inventory for Super Bowl LXI
The sell-through was achieved earlier than some of Disney's peer broadcasters in prior-year Super Bowls, despite not having the championship game for two decades.
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Fubo begins to right the ship under new CEO Alisa Bowen
The company narrowed its quarterly loss and saw revenue gains in North America, its key market overall.
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Disney announces content pact with TikTok
The pact comes at a time when all major entertainment companies are trying to figure out how to tap into creator-driven content to bring more business to its premium entertainment products.
Disney revenue rises 7 percent as streaming and parks profits grow
Strong interest in "Toy Story 5," premium sports on ESPN and ABC and a new deal with TikTok were highlights of Disney's Q3 earnings report.
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ESPN names five creators to document road to first Super Bowl telecast
The group will produce social-first content throughout the football season as ESPN prepares for its first Super Bowl telecast in February 2027.
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Urban One narrows Q2 loss despite revenue decline
Ongoing issues with radio and television advertising revenue, coupled with pay TV subscriber losses, impacted nearly all financial line items.
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Paramount CEO: Concerns about direction of CNN after merger are unfounded
Ellison argued antitrust lawsuits challenging Paramount's acquisition of Warner Bros are based on an outdated views and errant concerns about news agendas.
Scripps preparing layoffs as local stations move toward automated systems
The E. W. Scripps Company is readying the issuance of pink slips at several of its local television stations across the country as the broadcaster finalizes some of its transactions and installs new automated systems at a few of its ... Read more
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Scripps finalizes $15.8 million acquisition of Lexington ABC affiliate
The transaction was valued at $15.8 million; Morris Network was the seller of the station.