Television
News articles and original analysis on the television industry, including broadcasting, cable television, satellite television, streaming television, advertising, measurement and policy.
Philo adds two new channels, won’t raise $20 a month price
Philo announced the addition of two new channels on Tuesday while pledging to keep its base subscription price the same for new and current customers.
Security guard hired by TV station kills man at Denver protest
A man contracted by a Colorado television station to provide security at a protest was arrested on Saturday in connection with a fatal shooting.
FBI agents raid Hawaiian public access TV station
Agents with the Federal Bureau of Investigation raided the studios of a Hawaiian public access television station this week.
Apple extends free trial of TV service for early adopters
Apple is extending its free trial of streaming television service Apple TV Plus for early adopters.
Dish skips auction for DirecTV assets
Dish Network is not participating in an auction for the assets of rival service DirecTV, according to a report.
Comcast promotes charity executive to diversity officer role
Dalila Wilson-Scott will oversee diversity initiatives throughout the entire company.
Fox News lands book deal with HarperCollins
Fox News is launching a book publishing platform in partnership with HaperCollins.
Roku brings streaming channel to Amazon Fire devices
Amazon Fire TV customers now have access to the Roku Channel, a free streaming service operated by hardware manufacturer Roku.
AT&T plans huge layoffs at WarnerMedia division
Job losses expected at HBO, TBS, TNT and elsewhere, the Wall Street Journal reports.
Fox brings free local, national news streams to Tubi
Tubi TV added more than two dozen live news streams to its platform this week.
Comcast to credit customers for missed sports
Comcast is giving customers of its pay TV service around $25 in bill credits to offset missed live sports caused by COVID-19.
Verizon drops AT&T SportsNet channel in Pittsburgh
Verizon Fios customers will have to look elsewhere for their fill of Pittsburgh Penguins and Pirates coverage.