Television
News articles and original analysis on the television industry, including broadcasting, cable television, satellite television, streaming television, advertising, measurement and policy.
Former KCRA reporter Adrienne Bankert to hold book-signing event in Sacramento
The former KCRA news anchor will be in town for an appearance related to her new book "Your Hidden Superpower."
Charter asks FCC to release it from post-merger conditions on broadband caps
Charter has asked the FCC to remove a barrier that prevents the company from imposing data caps on Internet customers.
CBS News goes global, rolls out CBSN app in 83 countries
CBSN has started distributing its free streaming news service in 83 regional app stores across the world, according to a release.
HBO subscribers report access problems after paying through Roku, Amazon
Roku and Amazon users who pay for HBO Now natively through those platforms are having troubles accessing HBO Max on other devices.
Sinclair to launch national morning news program on fifth-net stations, online
Sinclair will launch a new three-hour morning news program that will contain a hybrid of local and national news stories, the company said.
Fox News host doesn’t have to report facts, network’s attorney says in court
Fox News does not have to present factual information across its commentary programming, a lawyer told a federal judge on Wednesday.
Haystack TV re-brands as Haystack News, reports sizable audience growth
Ad-supported streaming television service Haystack TV will change its name to Haystack News as it focuses squarely on delivering news content.
With protests, media’s role as law enforcement partner comes into focus
Law enforcement agencies have worked closely with media producers in order to rehabilitate their image. But with recent protests, that's starting to change.
By:
Carol A. Stabile
Exclusive: CBS nears launch of 24-hour Sacramento-based news channel
After multiple missed launch windows, CBS is finally preparing to unveil a 24-hour digital news channel based in Sacramento that will cover Northern California.
Pluto TV expands content offering in Germanic countries
ViacomCBS-owned streaming service Pluto TV has expanded its content and channel offerings in Germany, Austria and Switzerland.
Under new Fox ownership, Tubi adds new content
With new parent company Fox Corporation at the helm, ad-supported streaming service Tubi TV has expanded its library of free content.
Sony launches all-game show channel on Pluto TV
Sony Pictures Television has launched a new game show channel on the ViacomCBS-owned streaming service Pluto TV.