Television
News articles and original analysis on the television industry, including broadcasting, cable television, satellite television, streaming television, advertising, measurement and policy.
Roku staffs up advertising business with new executives
Roku has hired a pair of new executives that will help build out the company's digital advertising businesses.
Frndly TV confirms it will add Weigel’s MeTV Toons
Frndly TV says it will offer Weigel Broadcasting's new retro cartoon channel MeTV Toons when the network launches later this month.
NBA close to $76 billion deal with national TV broadcasters
Negotiations with Comcast's NBC, Amazon's Prime Video and Disney's ESPN are progressing.
Class action lawsuit over NFL Sunday Ticket heads to trial
Subscribers of the NFL Sunday Ticket will finally have their day in court as a years-long class action lawsuit heads to trial this week.
Paramount could cut jobs if Skydance merger falls through
Paramount is likely to eliminate some jobs amid a corporate restructuring if its proposed merger with Skydance Media falls through, executives affirmed this week.
Fox’s post-verdict Trump interview draws 1.174 million viewers
Former President Donald Trump's first post-conviction interview drew nearly double the average audience to "Fox & Friends Weekend," according to Nielsen.
Judge delays sentencing of Fox Leaks co-conspirator
Marco Gaudino admitted to helping journalist Timothy Burke trespass into computer systems used by Fox News and others.
Philo adds five new FAST channels to service
Philo has added five new free, ad-supported streaming TV (FAST) channels to its budget streaming video platform.
Lionsgate FAST channel will be measured by Nielsen
The deal comes at a time when more consumers are opting for FAST services and channels to fulfill their entertainment needs.
Max rolls out price increase on ad-free tiers of service
The cost of Max without ads climbs to $17 per month, while the premium version of Max is now priced at $21 per month.
Chicago pro sports teams to form new TV broadcast outlet
Chicago Sports Network will distribute Bulls, Blackhawks and White Sox games on broadcast, cable and streaming TV platforms.
Paramount, Skydance reach agreement on merger framework
Paramount and Skydance Media have agreed to a framework for a proposed merger that could be announced in the coming days.