Television
News articles and original analysis on the television industry, including broadcasting, cable television, satellite television, streaming television, advertising, measurement and policy.
Starz revenue grows during Q3 as streaming offsets linear declines
Streaming revenue increased 1.7 percent to $226.6 million, while revenue from traditional television distribution and other sources declined.
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World Cup lifts Televisa-Univision revenue despite U.S. weakness
Revenue in Mexico increased 51 percent to $665 million, while U.S. revenue fell 14 percent to $715 million.
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Texas high school football championships to air on Nexstar stations
The University Interscholastic League championships will take place December 16-19 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
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FCC commissioners clash over election-related poll warnings
FCC Chairman Brendan Carr defended his earlier comments that threatened broadcasters from reporting on certain election polls, saying they don't apply to TV stations who report the news in good faith.
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Premion: Political ad buyers warm to streaming’s targeted features
A Premion survey found 32 percent of advertising decision-makers plan to spend money on political campaigns over the next six to 12 months.
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Gray Media combines newsrooms in Louisville
The combined newsroom brings together journalists from the local NBC and Fox affiliates in the Louisville market.
Fox News leads October ratings; CNN, MS NOW report audience growth
All three networks reported milestones in October based on differing metrics, and all three logged substantial increases in digital engagement beyond TV.
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YouTube ad revenue grows, but slows, during Alphabet’s Q3
YouTube Music and Premium surpassed 150 million global subscribers, including free trials. Cloud revenue doubled to $30.71 billion.
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Ernie Johnson to leave “Inside the NBA” after 37 seasons
Johnson said his decision was influenced by the demands of preparing for the show and a desire to spend more time with his family following heart problems.
Nexstar to pay $80,500 to settle FCC probe over rules violations
In an agreement reached with the FCC this week, Nexstar will be allowed to make a "voluntary" payment of $80,500 to settle violations of federal public disclosure rules.
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Versant launches new channels on Prime Video, Roku
Versant is launching four new free streaming channels with programming from its cable networks, and bringing two free channels to The Roku Channel for the first time.
Scripps says layoffs done for now, touts higher political ad forecast
The higher political ad forecast projection comes one day after Scripps eliminated 430 positions across the company.