Television
News articles and original analysis on the television industry, including broadcasting, cable television, satellite television, streaming television, advertising, measurement and policy.
Flex helps keep Comcast broadband subscribers, executive says
Comcast's streaming TV box may not have deep market penetration, but it's helping the cable and broadband company keep customers.
Netflix starts cracking down on password sharing
The service is telling some viewers that their freeloading days are coming to an end.
Hockey returns to ESPN with new deal that includes streaming
Telecasts of National Hockey League games are returning to ESPN under a new, 7-year deal that takes effect later this year.
Latest Nexstar resignation delays plan for “NewsNation” morning show
Nexstar has big plans to launch a morning news show on its flagship cable channel NewsNation — but first, it must find a person willing to lead its newsroom.
Another news executive departs NewsNation, exposing further rifts at Nexstar’s news channel
Jennifer Lyons is the latest person to depart the company as newsroom staffers continue to express concerns over NewsNation's direction.
Disney Plus surpasses 100 million global subscribers
The Walt Disney Company's family-friendly streaming service Disney Plus has eclipsed 100 million subscribers, the company said in a statement on Tuesday.
Biggest cable, satellite companies lost 6 million subscribers
Top cable and satellite companies lost a collective 6 million subscribers in 2020 as the trend of ditching expensive traditional service for cheaper online offerings continues.
Sinclair trims employee count by 5 percent as revenue continues to dwindle
The Sinclair Broadcast Group has started a massive round of layoffs that will see the elimination of hundreds of jobs.
Nexstar’s NewsNation accused by former staffers of right-wing tilt
Current and former Nexstar have accused NewsNation of catering to conservative viewpoints, with the news block charged with giving a platform to conspiracy theories.
Dish Network will drop regional NBC Sports networks, following Sling TV’s lead
Customers of both Dish Network and Sling TV will lose access to the channels on April 1 when the company's re-transmission agreement with Comcast comes to an end.
Newsmax sheds viewers as political circus tames
Newsmax shed half of its post-election audience by the end of February.
Amazon wants to land Thursday night football games
Technology giant Amazon wants to continue its deal with the NFL after streaming a handful of Thursday night games in recent years.