Television
News articles and original analysis on the television industry, including broadcasting, cable television, satellite television, streaming television, advertising, measurement and policy.
Fubo drops channels from NBC Universal amid fee dispute
Disney-owned streamer Fubo has pulled channels from rival broadcaster NBC Universal, owned by Comcast.
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Netgem unveils PLEIO, first standalone Freely-capable device
Netgem has introduced the first standalone CTV device that brings the capabilities of Freely to existing TV sets in the United Kingdom.
Judge sides against ex-WJZ general manager in unpaid performance bonus case
Court records showed ongoing performance, professionalism and attendance issues documented by senior leaders and HR throughout 2021.
Amazon launches AI-powered recaps feature on Prime Video
Prime Video has rolled out AI-powered Video Recaps in beta to summarize key plot points before new seasons.
Xperi promotes Matt Milne to President, Tivo Ads
Xperi has appointed Matt Milne to serve as its President of TiVo Ads, adding to his current responsibility as Chief Revenue Officer of the company.
TripleLift brings pause ads to Xumo, Plex
TripleLift expanded its pause ads format to new partners including Xumo and Plex, offering broader access to premium CTV inventory.
Antenna: Fox One subscriptions surpass 2 million in October
The number of streamers watching content on Fox One surpassed 2 million subscribers since its mid-August launch.
Through public notice, Carr signals tougher rules on broadcast networks coming
The FCC has opened a probe into the business relationship between broadcast networks and local affiliated stations.
Lionsgate officially launches digital broadcast network Moviesphere Gold
The channel pulls from the Lionsgate content library, and will operate through a partnership with Debmar-Mercury.
Sling offers $1 Day Pass to ESPN after courtroom win against Disney
On Tuesday, a federal judge denied Disney's request for a preliminary injunction, which would have forced Sling to stop offering the Day Pass while the lawsuit played out.
Nexstar readies FCC applications to acquire TEGNA stations
Nexstar CEO Perry Sook reiterated that broadcast TV consolidation needs to happen to effectively compete against streaming platforms.
Parks: Streamers defaulting to ad-supported plans on subscription services
Streaming apps that launched with ad-supporter tiers enjoy a higher ratio of customers on them compared to ad-free plans.
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