Television
News articles and original analysis on the television industry, including broadcasting, cable television, satellite television, streaming television, advertising, measurement and policy.
KQED lays off coronavirus reporters, other staff due to sponsorship decline
KQED has laid off 20 employees as the broadcaster struggles to raise much-needed sponsorship revenue during the coronavirus pandemic.
Fox launches global streaming services for news, business channels
Fox Corporation's cable news and business programming will soon be available to audiences in other countries, Fox executives announced on Tuesday.
AT&T executive said layoffs intended to benefit HBO Max
At a conference on Tuesday, finance executive John Stephens said AT&T's focus is on its blockbuster streaming service.
Philo insulated from effects of ViacomCBS merger for now
A blockbuster merger between Viacom Corporation and CBS Corporation will not impact Philo's ability to carry Viacom-operated cable networks for at least another year.
Sports-free budget TV services gain momentum as competitors raise prices
The high cost of sports and other programming means companies like YouTube TV might have to increase prices without adding channels or features.
Disney retires Fox branding from assets, revives Touchstone name
Disney is retiring the Fox brand from its film and studio assets acquired early last year.
HBO Max ad-supported tier adds extra wrinkle in Roku, Amazon negotiations
A cheaper, advertisement-supported version of AT&T's streaming service HBO Max will launch sometime next year
Comcast puts NBC Sky World News channel on indefinite hiatus
Comcast has halted plans to launch a new global news channel co-branded with its NBC News and Sky satellite properties, according to a source.
Local NBC stations begin issuing pink slips
Workers at NBC-owned local stations are receiving pink slips as part of a broader corporate restructuring at NBC properties.
Philo’s success is just what investor Discovery needs
In a quarterly earnings call on Wednesday, Discovery's CEO quietly acknowledged the company's dependency on upstart Philo.
Sinclair demands Washington Post retract story over pulled segment
The TV station owner says the newspaper column is "rife with inaccuracies, defamation, lies and conspiracy theories."
KCRA fires reporter months after bathroom video goes viral
Melinda Meza of KCRA-TV was released this week after her contract with the station ended, two sources with knowledge of the matter said.