Television
News articles and original analysis on the television industry, including broadcasting, cable television, satellite television, streaming television, advertising, measurement and policy.
Nielsen to acquire DoubleVerify for $2.15 billion
DoubleVerify will become a privately held company under Nielsen but will continue to operate under its existing name and brand.
Scripps says disputes with Comcast, DIRECTV hurt Q2 revenue
In a statement to investors, Scripps CEO Adam Symson asked for patience while the company continues to execute on a turnaround plan rooted in station deals, sports and automated production.
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Roku sees sharp increase in Q2 revenue on healthy advertising, subscription sales
The company saw strong advertising and subscription spending during the FIFA World Cup tournament and other events during Q2.
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Judge says Nexstar can’t appoint its executives to TEGNA’s Board of Directors
The order says current and former Nexstar officers, employees, directors, consultants and other affiliated personnel are prohibited from serving on TEGNA’s board.
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Fox fiscal Q4 revenue juiced by World Cup interest, Tubi viewership
Separately, Fox executives said they will not be renegotiating their existing broadcast rights deal with the National Football League anytime soon.
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Nexstar CEO open to settling antitrust lawsuit over TEGNA merger
During a conference call on Thursday, Nexstar CEO Perry Sook said he is open to a settlement in its ongoing antitrust case over the TEGNA merger.
Nexstar revenue reaches record $2 billion in Q2 boosted by TEGNA acquisition
Nexstar is already seeing financial windfalls from its acquisition of TEGNA, despite an ongoing legal challenge that largely requires them to remain separate operations.
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Viewpoint: Consumers are redefining the value of pay TV
Parks Associates Director Michael Goodman examines how consumer subscription and viewership trends are influencing all elements of the premium TV ecosystem, from subscription streaming to cable TV.
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Michael Goodman, Parks Associates
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Hearst to acquire full ownership of A+E Global Media
Hearst has agreed to acquire Disney's equity stake in A+E Global Media, the companies announced this week.
Sinclair revenue rises 7 percent during Q2 as political advertising surges
Sinclair saw strong momentum from political advertising uptake and viewership of the FIFA World Cup on its local Fox affiliates.
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Maryland Congressman Jamie Raskin warns FCC against probe into ABC’s TV licenses
Raskin said federal lawmakers might bring more heat to the FCC in the future if it continues to carry out politically-motivated attacks against broadcasters.
Disney’s ABC, ESPN sell out advertising inventory for Super Bowl LXI
The sell-through was achieved earlier than some of Disney's peer broadcasters in prior-year Super Bowls, despite not having the championship game for two decades.
SUPER BOWL LXI