Television
News articles and original analysis on the television industry, including broadcasting, cable television, satellite television, streaming television, advertising, measurement and policy.
Channel 4 expands Google partnership with new audience-targeting marketplace
The broadcaster described the launch as part of a broader strategy to make its inventory easier to buy through programmatic channels.
Prime Video grows to 600 global partners, executives say at conference
Prime Video continues to position itself as an “entertainment hub,” combining its core subscription with add-on channels, rentals and bundled services to address slowing streaming growth.
Parties in Nexstar-TEGNA merger lawsuit propose July 2027 trial date
Expert witness lists and discovery evidence would be exchange by the parties and disclosed to the court between August 2026 and February 2027, per court records.
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State AGs say appeals court should uphold Nexstar-TEGNA injunction
The states argue the injunction is necessary to preserve a meaningful remedy if they ultimately succeed in blocking the merger.
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TiVo rebrands FAST platform to TiVo Channels, expands number of free content streams
The rebrand comes with expanded channels and content from a number of media partners, including DAZN, Cineverse, Banijay Rights and Sony Pictures.
Philo becomes the latest to roll out Pause Ads
Philo has launched pause ads across its ad-supported streaming service, giving advertisers access to a growing connected TV format that appears when viewers pause content.
Netflix added to Spectrum App Store for Internet, TV customers
Customers can now subscribe to Netflix directly through Spectrum's streaming marketplace.
Radial Entertainment hires Carrie Ferman into Chief Operating Officer role
Carrie Ferman joins Radial Entertainment from Sony Pictures Television, and also held roles at Remark Media and NBC Universal.
Gray Media rolls out Political 360 digital advertising solution ahead of midterm election
Political 360 is designed to help campaigns, advocacy groups and issue organizations target voters more precisely across digital platforms.
Spectrum News launches new channel in Tennessee
The channel offers local headlines every 15 minutes and weather updates every 10 minutes.
Sinclair to launch connected TV ad formats through IRCODE partnership
The companies will launch IRCODE-powered interactive TV experiences in Sinclair's Salt Lake City and Austin markets beginning in July.
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Fox News launches new platform “Fox News Now” with behind-the-scenes clips
Fox News has launched a new digital platform aimed at giving its viewers a candid look at the channel's journalists, personalities and shows.