Television
News articles and original analysis on the television industry, including broadcasting, cable television, satellite television, streaming television, advertising, measurement and policy.
DirecTV Now to launch cheaper service, rolls out cloud DVR
"Watch TV" will debut later this year for $15 a month, but don't expect sports or local broadcast networks.
Albuquerque TV station runs candidate’s “Fuck the NRA” ad
Albuquerque CBS affiliate KRQE-TV said federal law forced it to run the candidate's advertisement on TV uncensored.
Sling TV tops 2 million subscribers, could raise subscription price
Speculation of a price increase comes after parent company Dish Network missed revenue estimates for the recent financial quarter.
TiVo to exit hardware business, will stop making DVR boxes
TiVo announced on Friday it will stop making its own hardware. A yet-to-be-announced partner will continue manufacturing DVR boxes under the TiVo name.
Comcast drops KRON, KQED in parts of Northern California
Comcast has removed KQED and KRON in the Vacaville, Fairfield and Santa Cruz regions of Northern California because the stations are considered out-of-market.
Report: Saudi Arabia likely bootlegging sports broadcasts from Qatar
A Saudi satellite broadcaster is accused of pirating sports feeds from rival Qatari service BeIN Sports.
Fox to acquire seven stations from Sinclair after Tribune deal
Fox says it will buy seven stations from Sinclair once the company's deal with Tribune goes through.
Report: Sinclair looks to take on Fox News with cable news offering
POLITICO reports Sinclair could relaunch cable news channel WGN America as a Fox News competitor if its acquisition of Tribune Broadcasting goes through.
KGO-TV sports anchor resigns following jacket theft
The 24-year sports veteran resigned after a security camera caught him stealing a jacket from a Golden State Warriors employee.
More than 18,000 owed money from Dish telemarketing settlement
More than 18,000 customers on the "Do Not Call" list could receive $1,200 from Dish Network.
Iowa news crew verbally assaulted by distraught mother
A KCCI-TV news crew was verbally assaulted by the mother of a man who had been fatally shot by police earlier in the week.
Former San Diego cop claims firing over mayor’s use of satellite dish
A former San Diego police officer claims he was fired for refusing to stay quiet about the mayor's use of federal grant money to purchase DirecTV.