Television
News articles and original analysis on the television industry, including broadcasting, cable television, satellite television, streaming television, advertising, measurement and policy.
Dish-owned Sling TV loses subscribers for first time
Dish Network turned a profit last quarter despite losing subscribers of both its traditional satellite TV and online-only Sling TV services.
Pluto TV adds three new streaming channels
Streaming service Pluto TV has rolled out three new channels, increasing a new international sports network.
Amazon makes huge play to replace traditional cable box
A move made quietly by Amazon on Monday could solidify it as a major player in the traditional cable TV landscape.
Cubs broadcaster Marquee Sports inks deal with Hulu
Marquee Sports Network, the new broadcast home of Chicago Cubs games, has inked a deal with its first over-the-top streaming TV provider.
Roku latest report says company has nearly 40 million users
Nearly 40 million households are using Roku devices, making it the second-most popular streaming TV device for binge-watchers and cord-cutters alike.
Redbox Free Live TV enters crowded market with same content
There's nothing really special about the content on Redbox Free Live TV — it's the same content you'll find elsewhere, except it's offered by Redbox.
Albuquerque TV station shares frank message about voter registration
A social media editor for a New Mexico television station accidentally dropped some profane language in a Facebook post intended to remind people about their civic duty.
AT&T to roll out $90 a month streaming TV service by end of February
AT&T is hoping customers will sign a two-year contract and pay $93 a month to watch 70 basic cable channels over the Internet.
ViacomCBS to lay off 100 workers, report says
The newly-formed ViacomCBS is planning two rounds of layoffs that could impact 100 jobs, according to multiple insider reports.
FBI agents arrest professor for cyberstalking news reporter
Paul E. Lubienecki, 62, of Hamburg was charged after federal authorities say he cyber-stalked a television news reporter.
AT&T quietly lowers promotional prices for DirecTV, U-Verse
AT&T lost around four million pay TV subscribers last year, and the company is working to lure some of them back with DirecTV discounts.
Comcast removes Starz channels from top-tier packages
Comcast Corporation has made good on a promise to remove the Starz multiplex of channels from its top tier packages.