Television
News articles and original analysis on the television industry, including broadcasting, cable television, satellite television, streaming television, advertising, measurement and policy.
Netflix grows subscribers during second fiscal quarter of 2023
Streaming television service Netflix ended its second financial quarter of 2023 with 238.39 million global subscribers.
NBC pulls new “Law & Order,” other scripted series from schedule
NBC has revealed an updated Fall schedule that relies heavily on reality shows, talent competitions, factual programming and re-runs.
Netflix drops “Basic” ad-free plan for new customers
Netflix has dropped its "Basic" plan for customers in the United States and the United Kingdom, following a similar move in Canada.
Philo launches 9 new channels, including Vevo music video streams
Philo added nine new channels to its platform on Wednesday, including several music video-related streams from Vevo.
Hulu to bring Sinclair digital networks, Tennis Channel to live TV service
Hulu will start offering four new channels operated by Sinclair, Inc., the companies announced on Wednesday.
Fox News dominates cable ratings with new prime-time schedule
The new Fox News prime-time schedule grabbed 2 million overall viewers for each show, according to Nielsen data.
ProSieben Sat.1 to cut 400 full-time jobs
The German broadcaster said the layoffs are part of a broader restructuring of its business.
Hawaiian Telcom says Nexstar ordered it to withdraw FCC complaint
The demand came after Nexstar and Hawaiian Telcom had reached a tentative agreement to restore two broadcast channels and NewsNation to the cable service.
DirecTV says Nexstar forcing Sinclair to withhold CW Network programming
DirecTV has accused Nexstar Media Group of forcing another broadcaster to black out its CW Network programming on its streaming platform.
Major League Baseball takes over Diamondbacks telecasts
MLB will offer some Diamondbacks games for free through mid-July, while also distributing the games on DirecTV, Fubo and cable systems.
Broadcast TV viewership dwindling amid streaming options, survey finds
Around half of adult participants surveyed by Ampere Analysis reported watching no broadcast TV during the week.
ATV Austria to stop broadcasting SD channel on satellite
Austrian broadcaster ATV will stop transmitting it standard definition signal via satellite by the end of the year