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News articles and original analysis on the television industry, including broadcasting, cable television, satellite television, streaming television, advertising, measurement and policy.
TV NewsCheck resumes publishing, with stories locked behind paywall
The publication is working on a bulk subscription offering for corporate partners, the website's co-founder says.
New streaming platform Blkfam launches with Black-strong, family-friendly videos
The platform counts comedian Whoopi Goldberg among its financial backers.
Altice stock price climbs amid takeover rumor
On Monday, reports indicated Charter had sought financial guidance on a possible takeover bid of Altice and its two cable businesses.
Lawmakers urge FCC to “act swiftly” on WTXF license renewal
A pair of federal lawmakers are urging the FCC to complete their scrutiny of Fox's broadcast license renewal application for a Philadelphia TV station.
Xperi signs four cable companies for TiVo Broadband partnership
The four companies will have access to the TiVo Broadband platform and related hardware devices.
Ampere: Streaming revenue to overtake pay TV this year
Streaming's revenue growth is attributed mainly to hybrid advertising-subscription models, according to Ampere.
Cord Cutters News trims staff, lays off editor-in-chief
Editor-in-Chief Roger Cheng were among the layoffs at Cord Cutters News this week, along with two staff writers.
WBD streaming subscribers grows to 97.7 million
Warner Bros Discovery becomes first major media company to earn full-year streaming profit.
DirecTV wins Tech Emmy Awards for signal reliability, pause ads
DirecTV won two Technical & Engineering Emmy Awards this week for the company's advancements concerning video and advertising deliveries.
Vizio wins Emmy Award for smart television platform
Vizio has received an engineering Emmy Award for its development and deployment of its refreshed streaming television operating system.
Florida journalist Timothy Burke charged over hack of Fox News
Florida journalist Timothy Burke has been charged with numerous computer hacking crimes, according to an indictment obtained by The Desk.
Amazon to pay $120 million for NFL playoff game next year, report says
Amazon is ready for some more football — but it wants a bigger game than the Black Friday match-up it streamed on Prime Video last year.