Television
News articles and original analysis on the television industry, including broadcasting, cable television, satellite television, streaming television, advertising, measurement and policy.
Success with streaming not enough to prevent layoffs at Disney
Company executives say thousands of people will lose their jobs by March 2021.
ESPN, Amazon may snag Sunday Ticket from DirecTV
The popular NFL Sunday Ticket sports package could wind up with a new home in less than two years.
Netflix pumps $1 billion into New Mexico production space
Netflix says it is committing $1 billion to Albuquerque and New Mexico and will spur the creation of more than 2,000 local jobs.
YouTube TV gifts subscribers free access to HBO, Cinemax through Sunday
The trial also includes access to the HBO Max app where available.
Dish threatens to remove Nexstar stations after $1 billion retrans demand
Dish Network says Nexstar Media Group is threatening to pull its channels from the satellite platform unless it pays $1 billion in distribution rights.
Best streaming deals for Black Friday 2020
Here's the best streaming hardware and service deals for Black Friday 2020...
Netflix removes “Chappelle’s Show” after appeal from comedian
The comic's contract with ViacomCBS didn't require a licensing payment.
DirecTV, Comcast will raise pay TV fees next year
Pay TV companies Comcast and AT&T say they will increase fees for video subscribers next year.
Comcast to drop KCRA from systems in some parts of Northern California
The cable company says the decision is a cost-saving measure after KCRA's parent company asked for more money.
Jeff Zucker likely to exit CNN after Trump election loss
Until Trump came along, Jeff Zucker's CNN was marred by low ratings and questionable journalism. Soon, both men may be out of a job.
Netflix will allow viewers in India to stream for free
The streaming service is trying to attract more subscribers in one of the biggest TV markets in the world.
T-Mobile gives TVision Live subscribers free access to Vibe channels
The move, which is promoted as a holiday offering, comes after programmers complained that T-Mobile misled them during carriage negotiations.