Television
News articles and original analysis on the television industry, including broadcasting, cable television, satellite television, streaming television, advertising, measurement and policy.
FreeCast starts selling DIRECTV to multifamily residential communities
FreeCast is leveraging DIRECTV’s brand familiarity to bolster its turnkey entertainment solution, which already integrates broadcast channels and free streaming options.
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Parks: Roku, Samsung are dominate connected TV platforms in U.S. homes
Control of the operating system remains a primary battleground for ad revenue, as hardware giants use their reach to scale proprietary FAST services.
FUTURE OF VIDEO
Nexstar files appeal after judge blocks TEGNA deal through injunction
Nexstar CEO Perry Sook maintains that scale is vital to fight tech giants for ad dollars, even as the plaintiffs argue the deal will gut local broadcast competition.
Get After It Media to consolidate two multicast networks
Get After It Media is consolidating two of its multicast networks as the company works to revamp its multi-platform distribution strategy.
FCC Media Bureau launches probe into TV ratings system
The FCC is reviewing whether the TV ratings system still helps parents make informed viewing decisions.
Comscore renews measurement agreements with local TV broadcasters
The E. W. Scripps Company, Sinclair and Hubbard Broadcasting are among the local TV station groups to renew their contracts with the measurement firm.
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Gray Media accuses Dish of violating retransmission consent rules
The complaint alleges Dish provided a local CBS affiliate owned by Gray Media to at least one hotel through a business-to-business service.
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IAB Tech Lab forms council to improve programmatic ad standards, transparency
The group will address auction transparency, data standards and transaction integrity amid growing programmatic ad spending.
CBS launches virtual reality weather studio in Detroit
WWJ-TV is the 11th CBS-owned station to debut an augmented-virtual reality TV studio for its news and weather forecasts.
Comcast to start selling Peacock subscriptions through Roku Channel
The deal expands Peacock’s distribution via third-party marketplaces as bundling gains traction with streaming consumers.
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National Wrestling Alliance inks deal with Sinclair’s Comet
The agreement expands NWA’s reach via free, ad-supported TV, marking its broadest distribution since its 2017 revival.
Fox One adds podcasts from Fox News Media, Red Seat Ventures
Fox is leveraging cross-portfolio content to increase viewing time and create new advertising opportunities.