Television
News articles and original analysis on the television industry, including broadcasting, cable television, satellite television, streaming television, advertising, measurement and policy.
Comcast to require bank account for autopay discount
Customers will need to link a bank account by July 20 to get $10 off their service. Credit card users will get a reduced discount of $5 per month.
Netflix to wade slowly into live-streamed sports
The company is reportedly considering an event that will see Formula 1 drives compete in a golf tournament.
Indie streamers join forces to form industry alliance
A coalition of media brands joined forces this week to launch a new pro-competition industry group focused on streaming television.
FCC fines Entravision $18,000 for not filing reports
The broadcaster's Washington, D.C.-area station didn't file timely reports for 14 consecutive quarters, the agency said.
New Android TV version to support custom remote buttons
Google could be readying a new remote with a "star" button that allows for custom shortcuts.
Tucker Carlson still on Fox payroll despite Twitter show
The revelation was made in a letter sent by a network attorney to Carlson's legal reps over a new Twitter show.
Merger discussions between Dish, DirecTV fizzle out
Dish and DirecTV have tried to merge several times over the last few decades, with those discussions falling apart each time.
Vizio executive says no plans to sell smart TVs overseas
The chief financial executive at Vizio says the company believes there is still more opportunity for growth in North America.
Antenna: Netflix subscriptions grow after password-sharing crackdown
The report reveals a sharp increase in Netflix subscriptions after the password-sharing crackdown last May, but doesn't indicate Netflix's churn rate for the same period.
Fox News interview with Trump still on, spokesperson says
The former U.S. president will keep an agreement to sit down with the Fox News Channel later this month, a spokesperson for the network said on Friday.
Xumo to power free streaming channels on TCL TVs
A Xumo executive revealed the partnership during an interview with the website Fierce Video this week.
Fox Corporation executive Raj Shah leaves company
The former White House communications official left Fox in late May, according to a report.