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

Nexstar stops live-streaming local newscasts
Local television stations owned or operated by Nexstar Media Group will no longer offer live streams of their local newscasts.

YouTube developing Pluto TV-like linear content channels
YouTube is developing a new content hub that will serve videos through linear streams, similar to what's offered on Pluto TV and Comcast's Xumo Play.

Viewpoint: Sports journalists must report injuries responsibly
When crisis strikes sports, it is left to the media to report in, around, about and through the moment. Some do it well, and some fail miserably.
By:
Nicole Kraft, The Conversation

HBO Max raising price, adding live sports
HBO Max will raise its subscription price for the first time ahead of its first-ever live sports matches.

Philo adds new channels from Paramount Global
Wallet-friendly television service Philo has added two new cable channels — Pop and Smithsonian Channel — to its streaming lineup.

DirecTV begins issuing pink slips to managers
DirecTV will lay off about 10 percent of its workforce as part of a strategy to reduce costs amid rising fees and customer churn.

Philo earns five ‘Best Places to Work’ awards
Wallet-friendly streaming service Philo has been named among startup community Built In's "Best Places to Work" for 2023.

Report: WWE sold to Saudi Arabia public investment fund
The WWE has entered into an agreement to be acquired by Saudi Arabia's public investment fund, according to numerous reports

Fubo TV to test video AI integrations in France
Fubo TV's CEO David Gandler said AI-driven products and local sports channels will help make the streaming service more-viable over the long-term.

Epix unveils upcoming programs ahead of MGM Plus relaunch
Epix has released its new programming lineup ahead of the network's relaunch under the MGM Plus branding slated for mid-January.

Elizabeth Vargas to host show for NewsNation
Elizabeth Vargas will host a new hour-long weekday news program for Nexstar Media Group's cable news channel NewsNation

Law & Crime hires two new executives
The Law & Crime Network has added two new executives to help with its digital growth.