Television
News articles and original analysis on the television industry, including broadcasting, cable television, satellite television, streaming television, advertising, measurement and policy.

Canadian news anchor suspended over public relations conflict
News anchor Leslie Roberts was part owner of a public relations firm whose clients regularly appeared on Global news broadcasts, The Star reported.

Dish Network introduces much-anticipated online TV service
The service will include the Cartoon Network, TBS, TNT and ESPN as well as others for around $20 a month.

Sacramento businessman and TV pitchman Tom LaBrie dead at 67
The water bed seller graced the late-night airwaves on Sacramento's KTXL and other independent stations up and down the west coast.

FOX News ratings change little despite dispute with Dish
FOX News' holiday ratings were down, but a closer examination show this to be the norm, not an effect of the Dish Network dispute.

New Jersey NBC station loses affiliation, shuts news department
After nearly five decades, WMGM-TV is no longer South Jersey's NBC station.

FBI: Sony hackers threaten CNN in online message
The hackers who targeted Sony Pictures also sent a threat to CNN, a FBI bulletin published on Wednesday revealed.

Dish gives Glenn Beck a signal boost as spat with FOX continues
The ongoing spat between Dish Network and the FOX News Channel is proving to be a benefit to at least one news startup.

Dish Network drops FOX News Channel
Dish Network has dropped the FOX News suite of channels, including FOX Business, amid a carriage dispute with FOX Entertainment Group.

CBS, Dish reach deal, end blackout in time for sports
The agreement will affect CBS programing recorded on DVRs. It will also give customers access to "Showtime Anytime."

CBS stations go dark on Dish Network
CBS has pulled its suite of local television stations off the Dish Network satellite TV platform after both companies failed to reach a retransmission agreement.

Hundreds to lose jobs as Australia’s public broadcaster announces deep cuts
Approximately 400 people will be laid off by the ABC as the public broadcaster seeks to find $250 million in savings over the next five years.
