Television
News articles and original analysis on the television industry, including broadcasting, cable television, satellite television, streaming television, advertising, measurement and policy.

Disney finishes laying off 7,000 workers, more planned
The company laid off more than 3 percent of its global workforce between March and May, mostly in its entertainment and media divisions.

Comcast will give Xfinity customers discount on Peacock in June
Comcast will offer its Xfinity customers a discount on the premium tier of Peacock when its free access to the streaming service ends in June.

2023 NBA Finals to be widely available on streaming services
There are plenty of cheap and free ways to stream the Denver Nuggets and the Miami Heat during the 2023 NBA Finals without cable.

White Sox owner acquires majority stake in Sinclair’s Stadium
Jerry Reinsdorf's Silver Chalice has acquired a controlling stake in Sinclair Broadcast Group's Stadium television channel.

Five get prison time for pirating Premier League soccer matches
The individuals helped British streamers sidestep blackout rules that made games legally inaccessible.

Satellite engineers among planned layoffs at Comcast’s Sky
The shift toward streaming means fewer satellite support positions are needed at the European pay TV business.

Broadcasters will pay millions to settle ad price-fixing claims
Cox Media, Paramount Global and Fox Corporation have agreed to pay $48 million and cooperate in litigation against other media companies.

Diamond Sports won’t pay Padres, rights will revert back to team
The regional sports operator missed a key payment to continue producing and distributing the baseball games this season.

Starz offers deals ahead of June price increase
The service will cost $10 a month starting this summer, but streamers can score a long-term deal on a subscription.

Cord-cutting to reach 72 percent in U.S. by 2025, report says
Cable access revenue to drop 60 percent by 2028, the report by Convergence Research claims.

Google TV brings Live TV tab to devices in Germany
The "Live" tab has launched on Google TV devices outside the United States for the first time.

Fuse Plus subscriptions offered through Roku Channel
Fuse Media has reached a deal to offer 500 hours of content through Fuse Plus on the Roku Channel.