Television
News articles and original analysis on the television industry, including broadcasting, cable television, satellite television, streaming television, advertising, measurement and policy.
After sale, Cheddar implements immediate furloughs
Cheddar has implemented furloughs for some employees, about a week after the channel was sold to a private equity group.
Fox News airing Trump town hall to counter CNN Republican debate
Fox News is set to air a town hall with former President Trump on January 10 at 9 p.m. Eastern Time, the same time as a GOP candidate debate on CNN.
Dish completes merger with Echostar, Hamid Akhavan named CEO
The combined company will see Echostar's satellite division paired with Dish and Sling TV's pay television products.
DirecTV quietly tests transmitting national NBC feed to offset loss of TEGNA affiliates
The pay TV provider confirmed it was "testing some capabilities as we explore alternative delivery options to help offset the rising costs of retransmission consent."
TV stations to replace Circle Country with Outlaw, The365 in January
The two new broadcast networks are being launched through a new joint venture comprised of Gray Television, Warner Bros Discovery and Lionsgate.
Comcast avoids carriage dispute with CBS owner Paramount
Paramount-owned broadcast and cable channels will remain on Comcast's systems under a new multi-year deal.
Comcast avoids carriage dispute with CBS owner Paramount
Paramount-owned broadcast and cable channels will remain on Comcast's systems under a new multi-year deal.
Paramount relaunches Dabl as Black-strong comedy channel
Paramount Global's Dabl has quietly relaunched as a new general entertainment network with a focus on Black-strong sitcoms.
Paramount relaunches Dabl as Black-strong comedy channel
Paramount Global's Dabl has quietly relaunched as a new general entertainment network with a focus on Black-strong sitcoms.
WBD acquires Turkish streamer BluTV
WBD has acquired full control of Turkish streamer BluTV after several years of a strategic partnership between the two companies.
WBD acquires Turkish streamer BluTV
WBD has acquired full control of Turkish streamer BluTV after several years of a strategic partnership between the two companies.
TEGNA to shutter lifestyle diginet Twist on December 31
After a two-year attempt, TEGNA is throwing in the towel on its Twist digital network.