Television
News articles and original analysis on the television industry, including broadcasting, cable television, satellite television, streaming television, advertising, measurement and policy.
YouTube to introduce 30-second ads that can’t be skipped
The video platform appears to be taking a page from good, old-fashioned broadcast TV in an attempt to court more brands.
Judge says Elizabeth Holmes must pay Rupert Murdoch $125 million
The payment is part of a broader $452 million restitution order connected to a criminal fraud case involving the startup Theranos.
CNN president says network committed to ‘truth’ after Trump town hall
Despite lower ratings, CNN President Chris Licht says the world needs CNN now more than ever.
Fox CEO: Fox News can survive without Tucker Carlson
The cable news channel continues to see strong viewership among the core demographic attractive to advertisers, Fox CEO Lachlan Murdoch said.
Fox says no decision made on prime-time news channel schedule
All options are on the table, a Fox News Media spokesperson says.
LG adds four new channels on free streaming service
LG has integrated four new linear content channels into its free, ad-supported streaming service.
Charter increases community investment to $9 million
The investment is part of the Spectrum Digital Education Program, which supports local non-profit organizations.
Disney, former CEO hit with lawsuit over streaming problems
The lawsuit, filed in federal court last week, alleges the company offered misleading statements about the health of its direct-to-consumer products.
CNN falls behind Newsmax in ratings after Trump town hall
CNN viewership eroded in the two days following its town hall with Donald Trump, putting it behind conservative upstart Newsmax.
Peacock will stream national NFC wild card game next year
The National Football League has struck a deal with Comcast to make Peacock the exclusive home of one wild card playoff game next year.
Comcast likely to sell stake in Hulu next year, CEO says
The deal could be valued as high as $27.5 billion, with Disney acquiring full control of the streamer.
Free TV Telly won’t bombard users with ads, exec says
Telly has a goal of shipping a half million smart TV sets by the end of the year, something one executive said will not be a problem.