Television
News articles and original analysis on the television industry, including broadcasting, cable television, satellite television, streaming television, advertising, measurement and policy.
Tablo to stop updating, end support for older apps in September
Nuvyyo, the company that develops Tablo, is pushing customers to use its newer app or upgrade to a fourth-generation Tablo DVR.
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Fox One hires TikTok influencers to serve as World Cup “watchers”
The pair will be paid $50,000 each to live in a "cube" for a month in Times Square while watching all 104 matches from the FIFA World Cup and posting their reactions to the games online.
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Frequency hires James Smith to serve as General Manager, Monetization
Smith will oversee efforts to help channel operators and distribution partners increase revenue across various streaming and connected TV products.
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Nielsen: TV is biggest gateway to soccer fandom in U.S., Canada
Broadcasters are leaning into the trend of soccer fandom in the U.S. by snatching up rights for their networks and streaming services — and those bets are producing results.
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American Airlines rolls out free Fox One access on domestic flights
Passengers connected to in-flight Wi-Fi on American Airlines domestic trips will be able to activate 24 hours of free access to Fox One.
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Nexxen: Tubi could be key to drawing interest in FIFA World Cup in U.S.
Millions of Americans have expressed renewed interest in the FIFA World Cup tournament in part because Fox-owned Tubi will offer some games for free, Nexxen said in a report.
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Nexstar, FCC ask D.C. court to toss legal challenge over TEGNA acquisition
Both say challengers are attempting to appeal a Media Bureau order concerning Nexstar's acquisition of TEGNA before a final decision is made by the full FCC commission.
Apple TV operating system to end support for first models with Siri remote
The new operating system, which rolls out later this year, won't support some newer-model devices of the Apple TV, though they will continue to function for a while longer.
Prime Video to offer HBO Max in New Zealand
Streamers who opt to purchase HBO Max through Prime Video Channels will receive a discount off the monthly rate of the service.
FCC proposes new cybersecurity mandates for Emergency Alert System messages
The proposal would require broadcasters and other participants to implement safeguards such as stronger passwords, software updates and network protections for EAS equipment.
Pew Research: Americans want more information about policy, government issues
The study shined a spotlight on the gap between Americans' interest in news and their confidence in their ability to understand the major issues shaping their lives.
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Trump wants Supreme Court to revive “Big Lie” lawsuit against CNN
Several lower courts have blocked Trump's efforts to sue CNN thus far, saying the complaint did not meet the necessary legal standards to allege defamation against the news organization.