Television
News articles and original analysis on the television industry, including broadcasting, cable television, satellite television, streaming television, advertising, measurement and policy.
Black News Channel files for bankruptcy protection
The Black News Channel says it owes tens of millions of dollars to hundreds of creditors.
NFL may launch dedicated football streaming service
The NFL is in the preliminary stages of developing its own streaming television service, according to a report.
Disney Plus to roll out to more countries this summer
The Disney Plus streaming service is slated to launch in nearly five dozen more countries and territories later this summer.
CNN Plus launches on Apple, Amazon streaming devices
AT&T's news-focused streaming service CNN Plus debuted on Tuesday, but without support for Roku and Android TV devices.
Weigel launches Story Television on local broadcast stations
Weigel Broadcasting launched its sixth over-the-air digital broadcast network on Monday.
CBS News strikes deal with Weather Channel for content
CBS News has struck a partnership with the Weather Channel that will allow both networks to share on-air talent and content.
Lack of funding forces Black News Channel to close
The Black News Channel once had a goal of reaching more than 100 million homes in the United States.
Charter to increase base Internet speed for Spectrum customers
Charter Communications this week said it will increase the base Internet speed for all of its Spectrum broadband customers.
Netflix cost creeps past HBO Max, Prime Video as price increase takes effect
The cost of a basic Netflix subscription will soon exceed that of HBO Max and Amazon Prime.
iHeart to program music channels on Comcast’s Xumo
Xumo will begin offering iHeart Radio-programmed music streams through its free streaming television app.
Paramount makes “Yellowstone” free to stream on Pluto TV
Paramount is now making three seasons of Yellowstone available to stream for free on Pluto TV, the company said.
DirecTV moves channels into cheaper package
DirecTV Stream says it will relocate two channels to a cheaper programming tier.