Television
News articles and original analysis on the television industry, including broadcasting, cable television, satellite television, streaming television, advertising, measurement and policy.
Paramount to raise price of Paramount Plus in January
Executives justified the cost adjustment by citing Paramount's investment in more premium sports, including UFC.
DIRECTV takes on local TV with political advertising product
DIRECTV is launching a new product called DIRECTV Elect that gives political ad buyers greater reach through connected TV platforms.
Paramount reports flat revenue during Q3, streaming subscribers up
Paramount posted mixed results in its first full quarter since merging with Skydance, as strength in streaming offset ongoing weakness in its traditional television business.
EARNINGS REPORT
Sky News to use AI platforms developed by Washington Post
Sky News partnered with the Washington Post's Arc XP to power its five-year digital transformation initiative, Sky News 2030.
Ampere: Older audiences driving adoption of YouTube on TV
The trend has accelerated adoption of YouTube in the homes of streaming consumers who are looking for entertainment, news and sports across different platforms.
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Amazon brings local TV advertising to Prime Video
Amazon has launched a new ad format that offers contextual, localized messaging through spots purchased within Prime Video.
Comcast’s Sky to stop offering Sky Live service in December
Customers with Sky Live cameras will be able to use the platform until it closes for good in December.
AccuWeather to provide forecasting to MS NOW, CNBC
MS NOW and CNBC will gain access to reporters and forecasts from AccuWeather as part of the new multi-year partnership.
TEGNA reports lower distribution, ad revenue during Q3
Overall revenue was depressed by a predictable drop in political advertising spend against TEGNA-owned local TV stations during Q3.
EARNINGS REPORT
Google starts integrating smart assistant Gemini into Google TV Streamer box
Google is bringing its Gemini smart assistant to the Google TV Streamer this week.
FIRST TO REPORT
BBC director, news chief exit after memo details unscrupulous editing of Trump speech
The resignations came after an independent investigation found the channel's documentary program Panorama did not clearly disclose edits made to a speech by President Trump in 2021.
Spectrum News launches new regional news network in Georgia
Spectrum News has launched a new regional news chanle for its TV subscribers in Georgia.