Television
News articles and original analysis on the television industry, including broadcasting, cable television, satellite television, streaming television, advertising, measurement and policy.
Scripps News to provide robust coverage of Election Night returns
Alisyn Camerota and Del Walters will anchor coverage, with Political Director Andrew Rafferty providing election results and analysis.
Jaime Eskridge named General Manager of WLFI in Indiana
Gray Media has promoted Jaime Eskridge to lead its television station in Indiana, the broadcaster announced on Tuesday.
EXECUTIVE MOVES
Disney Entertainment Television promotes Amit Ziv to CFO
The Walt Disney Company has looked within for its next Chief Financial Officer of Disney Entertainment Television.
EXECUTIVE MOVES
Versant reports lower revenue, profits despite digital growth
The company reported revenue of $1.59 billion during the three months ending September 30, a decrease of 4.2 percent from the same period last year.
EARNINGS REPORT
Skydance rebrands local TV business to CBS Television Stations
The business unit previously operated as "CBS News & Stations" through last month; the updated branding was first disclosed in a press release on Monday.
FIRST ON THE DESK
Sky News targets 2027 launch for video-first digital platforms
Sky News will use Arc XP technology and processes to launch a new website, mobile app and other products within the next year.
C-SPAN to simulcast Election Night coverage on YouTube for free
Streamers who want to watch C-SPAN for free will be able to do so on YouTube, a spokesperson confirmed this week.
FIRST ON THE DESK
Fox execs tout “significant progress” on Roku transaction
The deal is still expected to close during the first half of 2027; Roku and Fox executives are working with DOJ regulators to secure antitrust-related approvals.
NBC exec: Broadcast TV helps spur interest in Peacock
Over time, streaming platforms have started to resemble broadcast and cable TV, adopting many of the same time-tested elements that traditional TV proved over decades, NBC executive Matt Strauss said.
Roku Q3 revenue jumps 24 percent ahead of Fox acquisition
Roku continued to see higher income from its advertising and subscription business, while hardware-based earnings were improved on higher device costs.
EARNINGS REPORT
NBA to stream 475 G League games free this season
Games not carried by national broadcast partners will be available free without an NBA League Pass subscription or NBA ID.
FIRST ON THE DESK
Blockgraph, FreeWheel expand location-based TV ad targeting
The targeting capabilities are available through FreeWheel Buyer Cloud and Streaming Hub, including FreeWheel Marketplace.