Television
News articles and original analysis on the television industry, including broadcasting, cable television, satellite television, streaming television, advertising, measurement and policy.
Comcast inks deal with AMC for VOD, linear channels playout
AMC Networks has chosen Comcast Technology Solutions to serve as its distribution partner for its linear channels and VOD content.
Tablo to allow offline access to broadcast TV on 4th-gen DVRs
The update follows a prolonged server outage on Sunday that affected users of the 4th-generation Tablo DVR at a time when many were trying to watch football on CBS and Fox.
ABC to simulcast Jets-49ers “Monday Night Football” game
ABC will simulcast a highly-anticipated match-up between the New York Jets and the San Francisco 49ers on Monday — which is good news for DirecTV customers who have an antenna.
Fox Weather hires ad exec Jason Hermes away from Weather Channel
Hermes is the latest Weather Channel staffer to join Fox Weather since it launched nearly three years ago.
Kate Riley named CEO of America’s Public Television Stations
Kate Riley has been named president and chief executive officer of America’s Public Television Stations
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APTS (press release)
Tablo server outage leaves football fans frustrated
The fourth-generation Tablo model suffered from a massive outage on Sunday, just as football fans were sitting down to watch games on CBS and Fox.
Broadcast, streaming TV networks plan to simulcast ABC News debate
More than a dozen broadcast, cable and streaming-only channels have affirmed plans to offer a simulcast of the ABC News Presidential Debate on Tuesday.
WBD bringing FanDuel’s ‘Up & Adams’ to Tru TV, Max
Warner Bros Discovery is bringing the FanDuel online morning show to traditional cable TV.
DirecTV taps Steamboat Willie in new ad campaign on Disney dispute
DirecTV has tapped a former Disney character to draw attention to its ongoing carriage dispute with the Walt Disney Company.
DirecTV files FCC complaint against Disney as dispute drags on
DirecTV has escalated its fight against Disney to the FCC, accusing the broadcaster of violating the agency's good faith negotiation rules during its programming dispute.
NC Governor tells DirecTV, Disney to “resolve this dispute”
In a letter sent to DirecTV, Disney and ESPN, North Carolina Roy Cooper said the ongoing dispute involving channels like ESPN, ABC and FX is unacceptable.
Sinclair fires Tennis Channel CEO Ken Solomon over Dr. Phil’s media company
The executive was too preoccupied with Merit Street Media, the startup television network founded by Dr. Phil last year.