Television
News articles and original analysis on the television industry, including broadcasting, cable television, satellite television, streaming television, advertising, measurement and policy.
Comcast targets early 2025 for regional sports networks on Peacock
The company is expected to bring its four NBC Sports-branded RSNs to the streaming service, and may serve as a distribution hub for third-party RSNs as well.
CNN scrutinized after report claiming man freed from Syrian jail
The man, initially identified as a captive held in detention for three months, turned out to be a former Air Force intelligence officer who was jailed for no more than 30 days.
Sinclair releases updated NewsOn app for Roku devices
Sinclair has released a new version of its NewsOn streaming TV app with enhanced interactive news features.
Hulu grabs highest share of revenue during Q3
The Walt Disney Company's general entertainment service Hulu had the biggest share of advertising revenue.
Scripps taps Adam Harman to lead content strategies
Scripps has hired industry veteran Adam Harman to serve as its Senior Vice President of Programming, starting this week
ABC News settles Trump defamation case
Disney's news division will donate $15 million toward a future Trump library as part of the settlement in the defamation case.
Venu Sports backers lose motion to dismiss Fubo lawsuit
Sports broadcasters who backed Venu Sports this week lost a motion to dismiss the antitrust case brought by Fubo.
Warner Bros Discovery to end Sesame Street deal
Warner Bros Discovery will continue licensing Sesame Street episodes through 2027, but is otherwise ending its output deal with Sesame Workshop.
Comcast adds anime-centric Crunchyroll to Xfinity, Xumo devices
Comcast has added anime-centric streaming service Crunchyroll to its Xfinity and Xumo devices.
Roku, Comcast’s FreeWheel expand advertising partnership
Roku will begin offering access to inventory from The Roku Channel and other content within Comcast's ad platform FreeWheel.
Warner Bros Discovery restructures networks, streaming businesses
WBD will reorganize its streaming video, studios and linear networks businesses into two standalone units between now and mid-2025.
Charter begins deploying Max with Ads to Spectrum TV customers
Subscribers of Spectrum TV Select will get access to the streaming video service at no extra cost.