Television
News articles and original analysis on the television industry, including broadcasting, cable television, satellite television, streaming television, advertising, measurement and policy.

Tubi wants to grow customer base with cheap content
Tubi will try to grow its audience by incorporating more TV shows and movies into its content library — as long as they are not too much to license.

Roku ends quarter with more than 55 million customers
Roku says it now has more than 55 million active users on its smart TV platform.

Paramount Plus to get 14 exclusive “South Park” movies
Those crazy kids from South Park, Colorado are going to help ViacomCBS roll in the dough — but not before their two co-creators do.

ViacomCBS sees increase in free, premium streaming customers
Pluto TV, Paramount Plus and Showtime helped ViacomCBS make gains in the streaming space.

HBO Max app rolls out to some LG smart TVs
HBO Max has finally landed on LG's lineup of high-end smart TV sets, the companies announced in a press release on Tuesday.

YouTube tests cheaper, ad-free option in Europe
YouTube is testing a cheaper version of its premium plan in some European countries.

Discovery exploring bid for Channel 4 UK, report claims
Discovery Communications is reportedly exploring a potential bid for British broadcaster Channel 4, according to a report.

AT&T completes spinoff of DirecTV, U-Verse TV assets
AT&T has finalized a transaction that severs its pay television products from the rest of the phone company's assets.

AccuWeather readies launch of streaming information channel
AccuWeather will debut a new streaming video product later this summer, the weather company said on Thursday.

Hulu adds NFL Network, RedZone to live TV lineup
Hulu has added two new football channels to its live television service.

Dish will return HBO, Cinemax to lineup
Dish Network says it has reached an agreement with AT&T to restore premium movie channels HBO and Cinemax to its satellite television service.

FCC hits Sinclair-operated stations with $9 million fine
The FCC announced a $9 million fine against more than a dozen television stations operated by Sinclair.