Television
News articles and original analysis on the television industry, including broadcasting, cable television, satellite television, streaming television, advertising, measurement and policy.
Fox Sports to offer NFL broadcasts in Mexico
Fox Sports will serve as the exclusive broadcast partner of most regular-season games aired in Mexico, the company announced on Monday.
Fox promotes Tom Fleming to EVP, Ad Sales role at local TV business
In the new position, the long-time Fox executive will lead all sales efforts tied to the company's local news operations.
EXECUTIVE MOVES
Charter hires Chris Hacker to lead corporate security division
Hacker previously worked in security-focused roles at the FBI and for Delta Air Lines; Charter says he will be responsible for the physical security of the company and its employees.
EXECUTIVE MOVES
Telemundo launches free streaming channel with news from southwest stations
The new channel, called Noticias Telemundo Suroeste, will aggregate news reports and other information from the company's southwestern TV stations.
Viewpoint: The wide world of the TV sports business
Sports programming continues to be a core part of the linear TV business — which raises questions about what happens to the business when sports moves to streaming.
By:
Kirk Varner
OPINION
Omdia: FIFA World Cup spurs higher interest in smart TVs among retailers
The soccer tournament is causing more retailers to acquire smart TVs for their store shelves, particularly in the U.S., Latin America and the Asia-Pacific region.
DATA
Weigel to FCC: NextGen TV may disrupt free access to broadcast TV
In a letter sent to regulators this week, executives at Weigel urged officials to maintain an existing simulcast requirement for broadcasters.
FIRST ON THE DESK
Telemundo says it will not air commercials during World Cup hydration breaks
Telemundo has committed itself to covering hydration breaks during the FIFA World Cup tournament rather than opting-in to new commercial sponsorship opportunities made available by FIFA.
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CBS: No plan to offer Joe Rogan spot on “60 Minutes”
Paramount is disputing a report published by a gossip blog and repeated by a newspaper that claims "60 Minutes" is weighing a role for podcaster Joe Rogan.
FACT CHECK
AMC brings free “Walking Dead” marathon stream to United Kingdom
The launch of the AMC Walking Dead Universe streaming channel marks the sixth FAST channel that will be available to British streamers.
Roku launches $25 bundle with Streaming Stick Plus, Fox One
Roku has officially debuted a new bundle offering that pairs a Roku Streaming Stick Plus with access to Fox One for $25.
FIRST ON THE DESK
FIFA World Cup 2026
Nielsen, Mediaocean expand partnership to support advanced audience measurement
The collaboration is designed to improve consistency across planning, activation and measurement as campaigns span increasingly fragmented media environments, Nielsen said.