Television
News articles and original analysis on the television industry, including broadcasting, cable television, satellite television, streaming television, advertising, measurement and policy.
Nielsen renews measurement pact with Gray Media
Nielsen has renewed its measurement agreement with local television broadcaster Gray Media for a few more years, the companies announced on Thursday.
Newsletter platform Substack launches streaming TV app
Substack has launched a dedicated streaming app for two smart television platforms.
Comcast rebrands loyalty program as Xfinity Membership
Comcast is rebranding its loyalty program for Xfinity TV and Internet subscribers as "Xfinity Membership," which will offer discounts, perks and prizes simply for being a customer.
Samsung TV Plus claims 100 million monthly active users
The free, ad-supported service is built into Samsung devices and activates by default on newer smart TVs.
FCC says talk show interviews not exempt from equal time rule
Chairman Brendan Carr said shows like The View and Jimmy Kimmel Live may be partisan and not automatically exempt.
YouTube CEO: Customizable multiview coming to YouTube TV
YouTube TV is readying the launch of a fully-customizable multiview option that will allow users to select up to four live channels to watch from a single screen.
Report: Disney likely to announce CEO successor in February
Disney is expected to name its next CEO or co-CEOs in February, likely timed with its quarterly earnings report.
Netflix earns $45.2 billion in revenue during 2025, projects $51 billion in 2026
Netflix reported higher revenue, profits and cash flow in 2025, closing the year with its strongest operating margin to date.
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Netflix amends bid for Warner Bros Discovery, now an all-cash offer
The move aims to speed shareholder approval and counter a hostile $30-per-share takeover bid from Paramount.
Ampere: Netflix investment in premium sports paying off
Live events generated 60 percent of major streaming acquisition spikes, led overwhelmingly by sports.
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Former RNC Chairman Reince Priebus joins Fox News as political analyst
Reince Priebus is joining the Fox News Channel as an on-air political contributor, the cable news channel announced on Tuesday.
TCL to take over Sony TV business through joint venture
TCL will hold a 51 percent stake, with Sony retaining 49 percent and contributing its audio and image processing technology.