Television
News articles and original analysis on the television industry, including broadcasting, cable television, satellite television, streaming television, advertising, measurement and policy.
NAB threatens Congress over local TV ownership rules
The NAB warned lawmakers that opposing looser broadcast rules could carry dire political consequences in the midterm election.
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NBC, Roku launch Winter Olympic Games portal
The experience adds reminders, mobile alerts and personalized viewing, building on engagement from the Paris 2024 Olympics hub.
New York mayor urged to ban Newsmax from taxi TVs
Manhattan Borough President Brad Hoylman-Signal urged city officials to pressure Curb to stop distributing Newsmax clips in NYC taxis.
Disney: YouTube TV dispute hurts sports revenue during fiscal Q1
Disney's two-week spat with YouTube TV hurt its sports revenue during its fiscal Q1, executives affirmed on Monday.
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“Birds Aren’t Real” documentary to be produced by Gennie, Phoenix Television
Each episode explores how a single theory forms, spreads and collides with verified facts.
Don Lemon’s arrest is a litmus test: Journalist or provocateur?
Federal agents arrested Don Lemon over a Minnesota church protest, pursuing civil rights and religious freedom charges despite prior judicial skepticism.
Charter sees rare growth in pay TV during Q4, but revenue down
Charter reported a rare period of growth in its pay TV business, but the company's ongoing broadband losses weighed on revenue.
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Tariffs weigh on Samsung Q4, company to refocus on high-end electronics
Consumer electronics revenue faced pressure in Q4, with TV and appliance margins squeezed despite solid premium product sales.
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Reelgood: Disney, Amazon added more streaming content in 2025
Disney and Amazon produced the most streaming TV shows and films in 2025, according to new data from Reelgood.
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FCC approves foreign ownership rules for radio, TV stations
The changes clarify Section 310(b) standards and aim to streamline reviews and shorten application processing times.
Haystack News adds LiveNow from Fox on-demand clips
Haystack News is adding on-demand news clips from the streaming channel LiveNow from Fox.
Comcast touts Peacock gains, though streamer still not profitable
Peacock grew to 44 million subscribers in 2025, driven by live sports including NFL coverage and the return of NBA games.