Television
News articles and original analysis on the television industry, including broadcasting, cable television, satellite television, streaming television, advertising, measurement and policy.
Sky launches sports-only packages through streamer Now
Now TV has rolled out new monthly plans that allow sports fans in the United Kingdom to watch live programming from Sky Sports, without having to purchase other news or entertainment channels.
Shareholders of Fox, Roku approve $22 billion takeover deal
Acquiring Roku will substantially expand Fox's presence in connected television hardware, streaming distribution and digital advertising.
Teen files $20 million lawsuit against CBS News over vandalism story
The lawsuit claims defamation and invasion of privacy after the teen was wrongly identified as a suspect in the vandalism of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool
FIRST ON THE DESK
ESPN brings kid-focused sports shows to YouTube
The free channel is intended to introduce younger audiences to different sports, athletes and memorable sporting moments.
Report: NASCAR mulls moving some events from TNT to CBS
TNT Sports currently holds rights to five NASCAR Cup Series races each summer — but moving some races to CBS could boost the visibility of the sport.
Parks: Cable cord-cutting isn’t always permanent in broadband homes
Some sports and news fans ultimately restart their cable and satellite subscriptions, according to Parks Associates data — but the window to win back business is small.
DATA
Wurl launches new CTV ads solution with demand-side platforms
Yahoo DSP, StackAdapt and Viant are among the buying platforms integrating Wurl's new Content Intelligence technology.
NAB urges FCC to ignore cable TV’s request to restore ownership cap
Ten state and regional cable and broadband trade associations want the FCC to put the decision on hold while courts review whether the agency has the authority to eliminate the cap.
Netflix cuts 1,000 jobs as slowing growth raises concerns about streaming business
The layoffs will primarily affect employees working in product development, technology, legal and human resources.
Ben Frow stepping down as content chief at Skydance’s Channel 5
Ben Frow is stepping down from his role as Chief Content Officer for Skydance's public service broadcaster Channel 5.
EXECUTIVE MOVES
LTN integrates Sony’s Ci Media Cloud with linear TV playout platform
The integration allows broadcasters and other media organizations to access, preview and transfer content between the two platforms.
Judge to Trump: Stop blocking news outlets from White House
The judge cited Trump's public statements criticizing the outlets' reporting as evidence that their editorial viewpoints motivated the decision.