Television
News articles and original analysis on the television industry, including broadcasting, cable television, satellite television, streaming television, advertising, measurement and policy.
House lawmakers pass bill aimed at cracking down on hidden cable TV fees
House lawmakers have passed a measure that would require Comcast and other cable and satellite companies include so-called "hidden fees" in advertised prices.
Analyst: AT&T could kill descendant of DirecTV Now streaming service
AT&T could shutter its streaming service AT&T TV Now, formerly DirecTV Now, as the telecom giant shifts priorities away from the cordcutting service.
Together again: CBS, Viacom complete multi-billion dollar merger
Viacom and CBS Corporation have reunified as part of a $28 billion merger that will see the combination of global assets under one roof.
NBC News employees split over possible formation of union
A union movement within the digital division at NBC News has been met with anti-unionization efforts in the form of a website and Instagram page.
Roku scam asks users to pay for “lifetime” registration
Roku customers are falling for a scam in which fraudsters claim an activation fee is required to use Roku TVs and smart devices.
To thwart misinformation, is it time to assign news services a credibility rating?
Research shows only one in five people can actually spot misleading content. One way to help fight the spread of misinformation: Assign credibility ratings to news sources.
By:
Antino Kim, Alan R. Dennis, Patricia L. Moravec & Randall K. Minas
Comcast to hike cost of broadcast TV fee, increase cable and internet price
Starting in December, Comcast will begin charging an extra $5 for its basic package of local, government and public access channels.
Orby TV sees rapid growth since offering $40-a-month satellite TV service
Orby TV is a new satellite service where customers pay for the equipment upfront, then pay as little as $40 a month for pay TV programming. And it's growing.
Documentaries to air regularly on streaming news channel CBSN
CBSN has rolled out a new plan to stream original documentaries at the same time each week across its digital platforms, according to a report.
Arkansas reporter sentenced to jail for recording murder trial
Nikiruka Azuka Omeronye admitted in October to recording a portion of a murder trial she was assigned to cover for the station.
Study shows why some comedians can tell offensive jokes — but not others
It may simply be the case that people are given greater “license” to make disparaging jokes about groups they’re a part of, irrespective of their motives.
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Michael Thai & Alex Borgella
Pluto TV adds non-stop “Crank Yankers” channel
Pluto TV has added eight new channels to its free service, including one dedicated solely to the show "Crank Yankers."