Television
News articles and original analysis on the television industry, including broadcasting, cable television, satellite television, streaming television, advertising, measurement and policy.
Disney struggles to carve out path for adult-oriented streamer Hulu
Disney is struggling to figure out what it should do with Hulu before it acquires Comcast's 30 percent stake in 2024.
Cable companies partner with TiVo to distribute streaming Android dongle
RCN, Wave Broadband and Grande Communications said they will begin offering customers one free TiVo Stream 4K device for 12 months.
Hulu may drop Nexstar local stations for live TV customers
Some Hulu customers have received an email warning that they may lose local channels operated by Nexstar Media Group.
Feds tell AT&T merger between DirecTV, Dish will hinge upon 5G
Department of Justice regulators told AT&T executives that a merger between Dish Network and DirecTV wouldn't be approved until 5G was rolled out more broadly.
DirecTV Venezuela relaunches as Simple TV
Satellite TV service DirecTV Venezuela has relaunched under a new brand name following its divestiture by AT&T.
Netflix ends free trial offer for American subscribers
Netflix has ended its free trial offers for American customers, a company spokesperson confirmed on Tuesday.
AT&T sells European business for $1.1 billion
AT&T has sold its stake in CME, the operator of several Eastern European television networks, for $1.1 billion, the company announced on Tuesday.
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.