Television
News articles and original analysis on the television industry, including broadcasting, cable television, satellite television, streaming television, advertising, measurement and policy.
Fubo begins to right the ship under new CEO Alisa Bowen
The company narrowed its quarterly loss and saw revenue gains in North America, its key market overall.
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Disney announces content pact with TikTok
The pact comes at a time when all major entertainment companies are trying to figure out how to tap into creator-driven content to bring more business to its premium entertainment products.
Disney revenue rises 7 percent as streaming and parks profits grow
Strong interest in "Toy Story 5," premium sports on ESPN and ABC and a new deal with TikTok were highlights of Disney's Q3 earnings report.
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ESPN names five creators to document road to first Super Bowl telecast
The group will produce social-first content throughout the football season as ESPN prepares for its first Super Bowl telecast in February 2027.
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Urban One narrows Q2 loss despite revenue decline
Ongoing issues with radio and television advertising revenue, coupled with pay TV subscriber losses, impacted nearly all financial line items.
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Paramount CEO: Concerns about direction of CNN after merger are unfounded
Ellison argued antitrust lawsuits challenging Paramount's acquisition of Warner Bros are based on an outdated views and errant concerns about news agendas.
Scripps preparing layoffs as local stations move toward automated systems
The E. W. Scripps Company is readying the issuance of pink slips at several of its local television stations across the country as the broadcaster finalizes some of its transactions and installs new automated systems at a few of its ... Read more
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Scripps finalizes $15.8 million acquisition of Lexington ABC affiliate
The transaction was valued at $15.8 million; Morris Network was the seller of the station.
Cable industry pioneer Robert Miron dies at 89
Miron served as the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Advance/Newhouse Communications and later as the Chairman of Discovery Communications.
Ampere: Consumers spend half their day with media platforms
Consumers in the United States and United Kingdom now spend almost 11 cumulative hours per day using differentiated media platforms like streaming video, gaming, audio and social video, according to new research released by Ampere Analysis on Monday. The company’s ... Read more
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Echostar swings to profit in Q2 as pay TV subscribers continue declining
Despite a drop in revenue, Dish saw a boost in its operating profit during the second quarter of the year; pay TV customers continued to cut the cord on Dish.
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Bob Ross artwork comes to LG smart TVs through Cineverse deal
You can now add Bob Ross paintings to your LG Art smart TV after the company struck a deal with Cineverse this week.