Television
News articles and original analysis on the television industry, including broadcasting, cable television, satellite television, streaming television, advertising, measurement and policy.
Law&Crime president says Court TV buy was content-driven
Court TV will remain a separate brand focused on live trials, while Law&Crime repurposes archival and live content for on-demand programming.
Paramount hires ex-Trump official to lead policy as battle for WBD heats up
The appointment comes as Paramount competes with Netflix in bidding for WBD’s film studio, cable networks and streaming assets.
Spectrum acquires New England Cable News from NBC
As part of the acquisition, the regional cable news channel will rebrand to Spectrum News NECN.
Cineverse acquires ad tech firm IndiCue
Cineverse acquired ad tech firm IndiCue for $40 million, integrating its monetization tools into the Matchpoint platform across FAST and AVOD services.
Roku swings to profit in Q4, revenue jumps to $1.4 billion
Roku swung to profitability during the fourth quarter (Q4) of 2025, capping what executives described as a year of “excellent results."
EARNINGS REPORT
Whistleblower claims Scripps misled public on Court TV sale
The complaint says workforce reductions will lead to less live programming, including an end to Court TV's current gavel-to-gavel coverage.
EXCLUSIVE
Broadband disconnects continue at Optimum during Q4
Optimum reported fewer video and broadband Internet customers during Q4, but the company's CEO says things are turning around.
EARNINGS REPORT
Stingray expands to India, launches FAST channels on Jio TV
Stingray expanded into India through a distribution deal with JioTV, facilitated by Canal Plus-owned THEMA, adding its music and lifestyle channels to the platform.
Court TV ends some live programs before Law&Crime acquisition
Court TV has halted its live YouTube streams and ended a prime-time show weeks before the channel transfers to new owners.
EXCLUSIVE
Telemundo sets audience record during Super Bowl LX halftime show
Last Sunday's broadcast of Super Bowl LX proved to be ratings gold for Telemundo.
RATINGS
Charge grabs 730,000 with Turning Point USA halftime show
More than 700,000 Americans watched some or all of Turning Point USA's halftime show on Charge last weekend, according to Nielsen data.
EXCLUSIVE
Sky to include Netflix, Disney Plus in TV plans
Sky is refreshing its traditional TV plans to include access to four premium streaming services at no extra cost.