Television
News articles and original analysis on the television industry, including broadcasting, cable television, satellite television, streaming television, advertising, measurement and policy.
AXS hires Brian Doherty away from Nexstar Media
AXS TV has hired former Nexstar Media sales executive Brian Doherty into a similar role at the firm.
Spectrum begins offering Vix Premium with Ads to TV customers
Spectrum TV subscribers with at least one Univision channel in their pay TV package now have access to Vix Premium with Ads.
Nielsen hires Akhil Parekh away from Publicis Groupe
Akhil Parekh is joining the audience measurement company as its Chief Solutions Officer of Digital Product.
Fox Weather expands simulcast on Fox Business Network
Fox News Media is expanding its Fox Weather simulcast on Fox Business Network, which will now air on weekday mornings.
Fox Nation to debut weekly political series with Kellyanne Conway
Fox Nation will debut a new weekly political affairs program hosted by former Trump Administration official Kellyanne Conway.
Dish Media debuts “pause ads” on Sling TV
Sling TV has introduced pause ads through live and on-demand content, the company announced on Tuesday.
CBS to “centralize” news coverage across local-owned stations
The effort is part of a broader restructuring of operations at CBS News & Stations, and comes several months after 800 Paramount employees — including some at CBS-owned stations — were laid off.
Nielsen picks Jared Grusd as new Gracenote CEO
Nielsen has hired former Snapchat and Verizon executive Jared Grusd to serve as the CEO of its Gracenote business.
Jeffrey Shell to serve as Paramount president following Skydance merger
Former NBC Universal CEO Jeffrey Shell will lead Paramount in an executive role once the merger with Skydance Media is complete.
VIDAA breaks streaming consumption record in June
More than 2.34 billion hours of content was watched on VIDAA-powered smart TVs in June, breaking an internal record for the company.
Roku faces patent lawsuit over use of HEVC technology
The group representing the patent rights-holder said the lawsuit is meant to "level the playing field."
Streaming companies ask Canadian court to block news funding law
A consortium of streaming companies have filed a legal challenge to a forthcoming rule that requires them to set aside some of their revenue to help fund Canadian local news and content.