Television
News articles and original analysis on the television industry, including broadcasting, cable television, satellite television, streaming television, advertising, measurement and policy.
Cordcutting continues to take a bite out of AT&T
AT&T revenue declined over the last three months as customers of its legacy DirecTV satellite service and other pay TV options flee for cheaper online services.
ABC News suspends correspondent over errant Kobe Bryant report
ABC News has suspended correspondent Matt Gutman after he erroneously said all four of Kobe Bryant's daughters were on board a helicopter that crashed on Sunday.
BBC editor steps back from role after PTSD diagnosis
Fergal Keane has stepped down as the lead editor for BBC News' Africa coverage after several decades reporting in conflict zones around the continent.
Comcast’s NBC, Sky to launch new international news channel
Comcast will launch a co-branded international news channel based on regional variants of its news operations in the United States and the United Kingdom.
Southern California business owner arrested after attacking reporters, photographers
A Southern California man is in custody after attacking a group of reporters and photographers who were investigating a viral social media post.
Poll finds Apple TV Plus lagging behind Disney Plus in adoption
Both Apple and Disney offer their service to free, but to very different audiences.
CNBC: Cable still more profitable than streaming
On Monday, a CNBC reporter said NBCUniversal dropped a small hint about how it views the future profitability of its forthcoming streaming service Peacock.
Tablo weighing options as next-generation broadcast TV signal looms
The maker behind the popular Tablo DVR says it could integrate ATSC 3.0 tuners for UHD or 4K signals later down the road.
Comcast unveils more about NBC’s new streaming service Peacock
Comcast offered new details about its NBC-branded Peacock streaming service that is expected to land on smart TVs and set-top boxes in April.
New Hampshire bill would force news outlets to update crime stories
A New Hampshire lawmaker's proposal would require news organizations to update stories on criminal defendants if they are acquitted.
CNN must pay record $76 million in backpay for union busting, agency says
The federal National Labor Relations Board said the backpay will benefit over 300 former employees of an agency that did business with CNN.
A Cincinnati TV station will stop publishing mugshots. Others should do the same.
"It's not a strong visual, except maybe as the butt of a joke."