Television
News articles and original analysis on the television industry, including broadcasting, cable television, satellite television, streaming television, advertising, measurement and policy.
Sports on ITV will remain free, Sky CEO pledges
Sky and ITV will look at opportunities for synergy in sports broadcasting, but protected sport rights will remain on ITV's free-to-air television channels.
Comcast’s Sky makes ITV acquisition official, will spend $2.16 billion to buy broadcaster
Sky says the acquisition strengthens its ability to compete with global streaming platforms, while ITV says its public service broadcasting obligations remain protected.
Fubo rolls out price increase on NBC-inclusive plans after new carriage deal
The adjusted price accounts for a $11 discount the company rolled out during the NBC dispute, plus a modest bump to account for its new carriage deal.
Supreme Court denies reporter Catherine Herridge’s bid to avoid fines over confidential sources
The decision means the former Fox News reporter is on the hook for $800 in fines until she complies with a lower court's order to disclose her sources.
Wimbledon to serve as further test case for low-latency BBC iPlayer
The tournament will allow the BBC to obtain much-needed data across tens of thousands of devices when viewers are watching the same event at once.
Fox News extends ratings lead during Q2 as CNN, MS NOW tout audience growth
Fox News emphasized its dominance over CNN and MS NOW in Nielsen ratings, while CNN and MS NOW focused on growth trends rather than overall rankings.
RATINGS
Gomez criticizes dismissal of challenge against FCC’s news distortion policy
The original petition, backed by former FCC leaders including Tom Wheeler and Mark Fowler, sought repeal of the news distortion rule, claiming it chills editorial independence.
FIRST ON THE DESK
Cascade PBS launches Local Public as standalone streaming tech company
Executives say the platform is designed to help local stations maintain their role as community-focused public media providers in the streaming era.
Plex raises price of lifetime Plex Pass, introduces five-year plan at $250
The price hike on the lifetime Plex Pass was justified as necessary to financially support ongoing software and platform developments.
FIRST ON THE DESK
Weigel promotes William Craig to VP, Network Marketing
Craig succeeds Will Givens, Weigel’s longtime Senior Vice President of Network Marketing, who is retiring from his daily job but staying with the company in a consulting role.
EXECUTIVE MOVES
Fox Nation to debut documentary on UFC White House fight
The documentary offers behind-the-scenes access to UFC Freedom 250, staged on the South Lawn of the White House.
Gray Media agrees to buy American Spirit local television stations
The deal is valued at $50 million, and involves television stations primarily located in smaller TV markets.