Television
News articles and original analysis on the television industry, including broadcasting, cable television, satellite television, streaming television, advertising, measurement and policy.
Streaming ushers in a wide, confusing world of live sports on television
For sports fans, having live games spread across broadcast, cable and streaming has made for a chaotic television viewing experience.
Streaming data helps Paramount Pictures decide movies, exec says
Paramount Pictures is using data culled from the Paramount Plus streaming service to help the movie studio decide which films to produce.
Sony pulls Game Show Network from Dish services
A dispute between Dish Network and Sony Pictures has resulted in Dish and Sling customers losing access to Game Show Network.
“Top Gun: Maverick” will stream on Paramount Plus later this year
A Paramount executive says the summer blockbuster "Top Gun: Maverick" is coming to Paramount Plus later this year.
Sinclair may divest its regional streaming sports networks
Sinclair recently hired two investment firms with the possible intent of selling its regional sports networks, according to a report.
Executive who oversaw growth strategies at HBO, Cinemax resigns
A WarnerMedia executive who was once in charge of revenue strategies at HBO and Cinemax has resigned.
Oklahoma news anchor recovering after on-air stroke
A news anchor from Oklahoma is recovering after suffering a stroke during a news broadcast on Saturday.
Sky Showtime set to launch on September 20
Sky Showtime will launch in a handful of European countries on September 20, Comcast and Paramount announced.
Netflix mulls early release date for ad-supported tier
Netflix is weighing the possibility of launching an ad-supported version of its streaming service as early as November.
Paramount Plus, Showtime bundle gets lower price
Paramount Global is lowering the price of a bundle subscription plan that fuses its flagship streaming service Paramount Plus with premium movie network Showtime.
Vizio adds more channels from Scripps to free streaming service
Vizio is adding several more channels programmed by the E.W. Scripps Company to its free, ad-supported streaming service.
T-Mobile changes free Apple TV Plus perk for subscribers
T-Mobile is changing a perk that offered an expanded free trial of Apple TV Plus to most of its subscribers.