Television
News articles and original analysis on the television industry, including broadcasting, cable television, satellite television, streaming television, advertising, measurement and policy.
FOX News won’t offer live feed of GOP debate for cord-cutters
FOX News won't offer a free live stream of tonight's GOP debate -- but there is still one way you can legally access it for free.
Nashville TV station airs video of cinema shooter’s body
The video ran a total of four times on Nashville NBC affiliate WSMV before editors blurred out the body in subsequent airings.
Comcast refutes conspiracy over ‘banned’ Sling TV ads
A Comcast executive says the cable giant is not influencing NBC stations in blocking an ad campaign for Dish Network's Sling TV service.
Sling accuses Comcast-owned stations of blocking its ads
Sling TV's chief executive Roger Lynch said Comcast-owned NBC channels are refusing to air advertisements for the streaming TV service.
Comcast is no longer the largest pay TV company in America
Before last week, Comcast was the biggest pay TV company in America. Now that honor goes to AT&T and DirecTV.
Comcast launches Internet TV service called “Stream”
Comcast debuted a new Internet TV service called "Stream" for just $15 a month. But there's a handful of limitations that will make you want something else.
In defamation case, Milwaukee judge says FOX News program not “news”
A civil judge overseeing a defamation case brought against FOX News has determined host Megyn Kelly does not air a hard news program.
San Francisco news crews robbed during morning report
A pair of television news crews were attacked and robbed while reporting in front of San Francisco's Pier 14 on Thursday.
Netflix, Spotify subscriptions now cost more in Chicago
The subscription rate for Netflix, Spotify and other streaming services just went up — but only in Chicago.
Hulu, Showtime to offer discounted bundle
Hulu and Showtime will offer a bundled subscription for $17 a month, two dollars cheaper than what it would cost to buy each service separately.
German public broadcaster touts “danger” to journalists as country holds Al Jazeera reporter
A German court will decide whether Ahmed Mansour will be released to Qatar or extradited to Egypt on charges.
Deutsche Welle looks to rival BBC, Al Jazeera with new English channel
The German public broadcaster Deutsche Welle is looking to rival the BBC and Al Jazeera with a new English language channel.