Television
News articles and original analysis on the television industry, including broadcasting, cable television, satellite television, streaming television, advertising, measurement and policy.
Grand jury issues new indictment in Fox News leaks case
The superseding indictment contains identical allegations of computer hacking and conspiracy against Timothy Burke, but resolves issues involving wiretapping claims.
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DIRECTV takes on Fubo, YouTube TV with custom multiview perk
The new multiview feature is available on Roku and DIRECTV's own Gemini boxes, with support for additional platforms coming soon.
DAZN acquires Latin American basketball streamer BASKET.TV
The acquisition brings hundreds of thousands of users and nearly 4,900 basketball games per season under DAZN's ownership.
Discovery Plus gets price hike in U.S., first under Skydance ownership
The ad-supported tier is going up by $1, while ad-free streaming will cost $2 more. The service is bundled with Philo.
TEGNA reaches deal with Disney to keep ABC on some stations
The deal announced on Tuesday extends the company's existing relationships in markets like Sacramento, Dallas-Fort Worth, Austin and Louisville.
Judge won’t force Nexstar to release “efficiency” details in TEGNA antitrust case
A judge left open the possibility that plaintiffs in the antitrust case against Nexstar could seek the same information through expert testimony at trial.
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Apple unveils new smart home gear, updated Apple TV 4K
The new Apple TV 4K starts at $300 — significantly higher than prior models, but Apple is promising streamers a lot in exchange, including new smart home features.
Bango: Clips attracting streamers to subscription video services
Forty percent of Americans surveyed said they would use their streaming services more frequently if those platforms offered short clips from television programs.
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TEGNA appoints Joan Barrett, Kate Morris, Brad Ramsey as Group General Managers
The three executives report to TEGNA CEO Patrick Paolini and will supervise local station general managers across two regions each.
EXECUTIVE MOVES
Hub: Video games becoming social hubs for younger consumers
A new report from Hub Entertainment Research makes the case for video games as the next targeting ground for advertisers.
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RTL Group: Adding older shows to YouTube increased TV engagement
The episodes generated 30 million YouTube views over 365 days, and led to a 123 percent increase in first-video views on RTL Plus.
FCC: One TV station, 4 radio stations offline after Hurricane Isaias
A TV station in Huntsville, Alabama was one of five broadcast stations knocked off the air by the storm.
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