Television
News articles and original analysis on the television industry, including broadcasting, cable television, satellite television, streaming television, advertising, measurement and policy.
Kimmel ratings slide after Charlie Kirk monologue controversy
Jimmy Kimmel's ratings high influenced by his temporary hiatus from ABC has largely come to an end, according to new Nielsen ratings released this week.
Spectrum News expands on Comcast’s Xfinity TV
TV subscribers in New York, New Jersey, Florida, California and other states have expanded access to regional Spectrum News channels.
Comscore forges measurement partnership with TiVo
Comscore and TiVo have announced a strategic partnership that will combine TiVo’s advanced program metadata with Comscore’s cross-platform audience measurement tools.
Groups accuse FCC Chairman Carr of weaponizing agency
Nearly two dozen civil rights and media advocacy groups have accused FCC Chairman Brendan Carr of violating the First Amendment by interfering in news operations.
Joaquin Duro named EVP, Sports and Head of Streaming at Telemundo
Comcast's Telemundo has promoted Joaquin Duro to Executive Vice President, Sports and Head of Streaming at the Spanish-language media company.
EXECUTIVE MOVES
Proposed FCC rule will let broadcasters choose ATSC 1.0 shutoff date
A proposal to transition America's television broadcasters from the current digital standard to NextGen TV would allow television stations to decide when to shut off their current digital signals.
FCC chairman says vote coming on NextGen TV
FCC Chairman Brendan Carr is ready to discuss a possible switch from digital TV to NextGen TV, but there are more questions than answers about what this will mean for consumers.
Nexstar completes new transmission tower for WDVM
Nexstar Media Group has built a new transmitter tower for WDVM-TV, expanding the station’s over-the-air signal across the Washington D.C. metropolitan area.
Cineverse unveils new version of Matchpoint supply chain platform
Cineverse has unveiled Matchpoint 3.0, the latest version of its automated media supply chain platform used by studios and streaming services to manage and deliver digital video content.
C-SPAN names guests for first “Ceasefire” episode
C-SPAN has announced the first slate of guests for its forthcoming conversation program "Ceasefire."
Google believes smart TVs are ready for deeper AI integration
Gemini is coming to some Google TV-powered devices this year before rolling out more broadly in 2026.
EXCLUSIVE
Paramount buys the Free Press, Bari Weiss takes over at CBS News
The deal pairs one of the country's most-respected television news brands with an upstart digital publication that is known for challenging news media norms.