Television
News articles and original analysis on the television industry, including broadcasting, cable television, satellite television, streaming television, advertising, measurement and policy.
Dish Media forms addressable advertising pact with Philo
The partnership allows Dish Media clients to purchase addressable advertising inventory against dozens of channels available on Philo.
Sling TV unveils new interactive games through Arcade feature
Sling TV is rolling out a new feature that allows subscribers to play interactive games alongside live TV programming.
Study: Broadcast TV advertising has major influence over shoppers
Broadcast television earned high marks for local news trust and influence among potential shoppers, according to a new study commissioned by a TV industry group.
C-SPAN CEOs Rob Kennedy, Susan Swain stepping down
The two co-CEOs will retire by the end of the year; the political affairs network is looking outside the organization for its next chief executive.
Groups engage Congress in tug-of-war over local TV retransmission fees
The National Association of Broadcasters and the Preserve Viewer Choice Coalition are weighing in on calls for the FCC to "refresh its record" regarding carriage fees.
British police crack down on modified Fire TV sticks
British police interviewed nearly a dozen individuals who were allegedly connected to the development and sale of illegally-modified Amazon Fire TV sticks in the country.
Sling TV expanding rewards program, offering $25,000 more in prizes
Dish Network's streaming platform Sling TV is expanding its rewards program with an additional round of $25,000 in cash and prizes.
Talk TV to go off-air in UK, will transition to online-only channel
The move was announced weeks after its flagship prime-time host Piers Morgan departed for YouTube.
Amazon laying off European staffers in Prime Video division
Amazon is moving forward with a round of job cuts that will see dozens of employees depart its Prime Video business overseas.
Another Hollywood strike looms as IATSE continues contract negotiations
A strike involving behind-the-scenes crew members could pose another threat to Hollywood film and TV studios for the second year in a row.
Gray Television inks distribution agreements with cable, satellite companies
Gray Television says it has reached retransmission consent agreements with 70 percent of its pay TV partners.
TV NewsCheck resumes publishing, continues fundraising efforts
TV NewsCheck has restarted its publication, about three weeks after it suspended operations due to a slowdown in ad revenue.