Television
News articles and original analysis on the television industry, including broadcasting, cable television, satellite television, streaming television, advertising, measurement and policy.
Sling TV raises prices for just the second time in its history
The Dish Network-owned live streaming service will now offer its slimmest package of pay TV networks for $30 a month, a $10 increase from its base price when it launched nearly five years ago.
Vidgo relaunches with ESPN, Fox channels for $40 a month
A live streaming television service has re-launched with an expanded offering that mirrors that of other over-the-top services.
Sacramento’s KCRA-TV loses two reporters in one month
Two KCRA-TV reporters announced their intentions to leave the highly-rated Sacramento station less than a month apart, and for different reasons.
Nexstar to shut down regional cable news channel Chicagoland Television
Chicagoland Television, a regional cable news channel that has aired news and public affairs programming to the Chicago metropolitan area, will cease production by the end of next year.
KHQ-TV, KFBB suffer cyber attack affecting news operation
A Washington state television station was hit with a crippling cyber attack that had effects on other stations within the company.
After merging with Tribune, Nexstar issues Christmas pink slips
Dozens of people have been laid off at stations that were acquired from Tribune Media, according to sources.
PBS moves closer to YouTube TV launch with official artwork
PBS was supposed to launch on YouTube TV this month, but financial complications and other setbacks have pushed back the date indefinitely.
Sinclair to stop producing pro-Trump commentary
Sinclair Broadcasting Group will stop producing conservative-leaning commentary that has earned the company criticism from journalists within its own company.
House lawmakers pass bill aimed at cracking down on hidden cable TV fees
House lawmakers have passed a measure that would require Comcast and other cable and satellite companies include so-called "hidden fees" in advertised prices.
Analyst: AT&T could kill descendant of DirecTV Now streaming service
AT&T could shutter its streaming service AT&T TV Now, formerly DirecTV Now, as the telecom giant shifts priorities away from the cordcutting service.
Together again: CBS, Viacom complete multi-billion dollar merger
Viacom and CBS Corporation have reunified as part of a $28 billion merger that will see the combination of global assets under one roof.
NBC News employees split over possible formation of union
A union movement within the digital division at NBC News has been met with anti-unionization efforts in the form of a website and Instagram page.