Television
News articles and original analysis on the television industry, including broadcasting, cable television, satellite television, streaming television, advertising, measurement and policy.
DirecTV eliminating episode cap on unlimited cloud DVR feature
DirecTV will eliminate a restriction on its unlimited cloud DVR feature that capped the number of TV episodes a person could save.
Netflix approaches ESPN, CBS & NBC about producing Christmas NFL games
Some of the broadcasters have expressed a hesitancy to help Netflix produce their Christmas Day games.
Verizon offering free Vix Premium to wireless, home Internet customers
Eligible Verizon subscribers can score a 12-month subscription to the leading Spanish-language streaming service.
Magid: More streamers relying on subscription bundles
As subscription-based offerings raise their price, bundles are becoming more attractive to price-conscious American consumers.
Fox grabs rights to IndyCar Series races, starting in 2025
Fox Sports has entered into a multi-year agreement to broadcast IndyCar Series races, starting in 2025.
Roku, Fandango partner on connected TV advertising
The partnership will allow theatrical advertisers to see the effectiveness of Roku campaigns against ticket sales.
Lawmakers: Venu Sports could harm sports fans, cable companies
Two members of Congress have sent a follow-up letter to Fox, Disney and Warner Bros Discovery seeking additional information about their sports-focused joint venture, Venu Sports.
Philo integrates AMC Plus into core programming package
Budget-friendly streaming pay television service Philo has integrated AMC Plus into its core programming package.
Samsung: Canadians flocking to free streaming TV services
Nearly one-third of Canadians have used a FAST service over the past 30 days, according to the electronics giant.
Mexico telecom magnate Carlos Slim takes position in BT
Carlos Slim made his billions as the overseer of Mexico's largest commercial telecom service providers. Now, Slim has acquired a minority stake in Britain's largest telecom, BT Group.
Newsmax reveals plan to list on Wall Street
The right-of-center news and political affairs network seeks to raise as much as $75 million through an initial public offering.
iSpot partners with LinkedIn to improve connected TV campaign effectiveness
iSpot will help LinkedIn measure the effectiveness of campaigns targeting business-to-business customers on connected TV platforms.