Television
News articles and original analysis on the television industry, including broadcasting, cable television, satellite television, streaming television, advertising, measurement and policy.
Bell cutting 1,300 jobs, closing several AM radio stations
Bell Media is laying off 1,300 workers and shutting down several AM radio stations in an effort to reign in costs.
Nexstar moves CW to new stations in three areas
Stations in San Francisco, Tampa and Philadelphia will join the CW Network later this year.
Comcast will start offering Xumo channels on X1 boxes
Cable customers will get a native way to access Xumo Play's streaming channels through their set-top boxes.
Michigan TV news director orders reporters to curb LGBT-focused stories
Amy Fox, the news director at Michigan NBC affiliate WOOD-TV, said recent Pride Month coverage was upsetting conservative viewers.
New Twitter CEO wants to build “most-accurate” platform
Newly-minted Twitter CEO Linda Yaccarino wants the social platform to become the "most-accurate" destination of real-time information.
Amazon to offer MGM, WBD streaming channels on Freevee
Amazon will offer nearly two dozen free, ad-supported streaming channels from its MGM subsidiary and Warner Bros Discovery on Freevee.
PodcastOne launches free streaming TV channel
LiveOne has launched a new free, ad-supported streaming television channel for its PodcastOne platform and associated shows.
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.