Television
News articles and original analysis on the television industry, including broadcasting, cable television, satellite television, streaming television, advertising, measurement and policy.
Congressman issues baseless threat against NBC over Bad Bunny halftime show
The lawmaker, Rep. Randy Fine of Florida, is urging the FCC to issue fines against NBC, the NFL and Bad Bunny over the halftime performance.
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YouTube TV won’t get ESPN Unlimited until fall, exec confirms
YouTube TV subscribers will have to wait several more months before they can access ESPN Unlimited as part of their streaming TV plan.
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YouTube TV offers more details on lower-priced TV packages
YouTube TV is rolling out lower-cost programming packages that allow customers to choose between news, sports and entertainment bundles.
Scripps sells Court TV to Law&Crime owner Jellysmack
Scripps will refocus on other multicast networks, including Scripps News, Laff and Bounce TV, which the company continues to shop.
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Broadcast outperforms streaming in latency during Super Bowl LX
The measurement firm analyzed latency using real-time spotters at Super Bowl LX and compared it to on-screen performance across services.
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Balance of Nature to sponsor Sinclair’s America 250 programming franchise
Balance of Nature will serve as presenting sponsor, with branding and executive participation woven into coverage highlighting communities.
Trump backs Nexstar-TEGNA deal, despite DEI philosophy
Trump’s support for the Nexstar-TEGNA deal comes despite past opposition to DEI initiatives, signaling a pragmatic carve-out.
FCC Commissioner Gomez says agency not investigating “The View”
Gomez said a report that the agency is investigating The View is merely an intimidation tactic, not a legitimate enforcement matter.
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Versant inks Free TV Networks distribution deal with Paramount, Sling
Two Versant-owned multicast networks are now on CBS-owned stations across the country, and a streaming channel is now offered by Sling Freestream.
Hearst hires Eric Graves to lead weekend morning news show at KMBC
Hearst Television's local station in Kansas City has named Eric Graves as the newest anchor of its weekend morning news program "KMBC 9 FirstNews Weekend."
Tubi taps expanded measurement features from Nielsen
Nielsen data shows ad-supported streaming hit 45.6 percent of ad-supported TV in Q4 2025, with Tubi at 6.2 percent share.
Lionsgate widens financial loss during fiscal Q3
Lionsgate posted higher film and television studio revenue but a wider loss for its fiscal third quarter (Q3).
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