Television
News articles and original analysis on the television industry, including broadcasting, cable television, satellite television, streaming television, advertising, measurement and policy.
Philo: A powerful — and cheap — online alternative to traditional cable
Philo serves up more than 50 top-rated cable channels over the Internet for a low $20 a month.
Broadcast networks, Fox News most-watched TV channels of 2019
The "big four" over-the-air television networks were the most-watched TV channels in 2019, according to Nielsen data.
CNN falls behind Hallmark Channel in holiday ratings battle
CNN fell to fourth place in the ratings last week, falling behind Fox News, MSNBC and the holiday-themed Hallmark Channel.
Report: Comcast in “advanced talks” to acquire streaming service Xumo
Comcast is in advanced discussions to acquire streaming TV service Xumo, according to a news report.
Sling TV raises prices for just the second time in its history
The Dish Network-owned live streaming service will now offer its slimmest package of pay TV networks for $30 a month, a $10 increase from its base price when it launched nearly five years ago.
Vidgo relaunches with ESPN, Fox channels for $40 a month
A live streaming television service has re-launched with an expanded offering that mirrors that of other over-the-top services.
Sacramento’s KCRA-TV loses two reporters in one month
Two KCRA-TV reporters announced their intentions to leave the highly-rated Sacramento station less than a month apart, and for different reasons.
Nexstar to shut down regional cable news channel Chicagoland Television
Chicagoland Television, a regional cable news channel that has aired news and public affairs programming to the Chicago metropolitan area, will cease production by the end of next year.
KHQ-TV, KFBB suffer cyber attack affecting news operation
A Washington state television station was hit with a crippling cyber attack that had effects on other stations within the company.
After merging with Tribune, Nexstar issues Christmas pink slips
Dozens of people have been laid off at stations that were acquired from Tribune Media, according to sources.
PBS moves closer to YouTube TV launch with official artwork
PBS was supposed to launch on YouTube TV this month, but financial complications and other setbacks have pushed back the date indefinitely.
Sinclair to stop producing pro-Trump commentary
Sinclair Broadcasting Group will stop producing conservative-leaning commentary that has earned the company criticism from journalists within its own company.