Television
News articles and original analysis on the television industry, including broadcasting, cable television, satellite television, streaming television, advertising, measurement and policy.
FCC ability to regulate uncertain after SCOTUS nullifies “Chevron doctrine”
The Supreme Court's decision to overturn the "Chevron doctrine" raises questions about the FCC's ability to interpret open-ended laws and regulate the telecom and media industries accordingly.
Scripps replacing Defy TV with Ion Plus on broadcast TV
Scripps will shut down its Defy TV network on Monday, replacing it with a simulcast of Ion Plus.
Jury orders NFL to pay $4.7 billion in “Sunday Ticket” antitrust case
A federal jury has ordered the NFL to pay $4.7 billion in damages after siding against the league in an antitrust case over its Sunday Ticket package.
House lawmakers propose de-funding public broadcasting stations, initiatives
A federal legislative committee has renewed its call to defund the Corporation for Public Broadcasting and other financial investments in non-profit radio and TV.
DCN: Empower young leaders to engage young consumers
Media companies say they want to grow their younger audiences. So, why aren’t executives making more of a concerted effort to lean on that same generation for guidance on how to reach that audience?
Comcast adds Fubo to Xumo Stream, Flex boxes
Fubo has brought more than 400 live cable and streaming channels to Comcast Internet customers by way of the Flex and Xumo Stream boxes.
WBD to bring Big East Conference basketball to TNT Sports
Warner Bros Discovery will air dozens of men's and women's college basketball games from the Big East Conference starting next year.
Tastemade promotes Elvina Payne to Chief Financial Officer
Tastemade has elevated Elvina Payne to the role of Chief Financial Officer, the company announced on Wednesday.
FreeCast brings sports multicast network Stadium to platform
Streaming TV platform FreeCast has inked an agreement with Silver Chalice to distribute its free multicast sports network Stadium.
NBC launches SNL Vault channel on Samsung TV Plus
NBC is bringing its comedy-centric FAST channel SNL Vault to Samsung TV Plus.
Dish offers free Netflix with Ads subscription to satellite TV customers
Dish Network is offering free access to Netflix with Ads for two years as part of a customer's satellite TV subscription.
Verizon refreshes logo, brings streaming perks to Home Internet users
Verizon is introducing access to certain streaming and subscription perks for its wireless Home Internet users as part of a brand identity refresh.