Television
News articles and original analysis on the television industry, including broadcasting, cable television, satellite television, streaming television, advertising, measurement and policy.
Peacock to offer every episode of “The Office” free for one week
From March 18 to March 24, all episodes of "The Office" will be free to stream with ads on Peacock.
Canadian cable giants Rogers, Shaw announce merger
Canada's two biggest cable television companies Rogers and Shaw have agreed to a blockbuster merger.
Fox weighs original programs for free streamer Tubi
Executives at Fox Corporation are mulling plans to offer original programs via the company's free, ad-supported streaming TV service Tubi, according to a report.
Roku begins beefing up original content offering
Roku has lifted the curtain on a new original series that will soon be added to its ad-supported streaming service.
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.