Television
News articles and original analysis on the television industry, including broadcasting, cable television, satellite television, streaming television, advertising, measurement and policy.
Disney execs wrongly claim YouTube TV pulled channels without warning
Disney and YouTube have both been warning TV viewers for weeks that a disruption was likely.
FanDuel Sports to offer some NBA, NHL games on free streaming platforms
Select games from FanDuel Sports Network are coming to Pluto TV, Samsung TV Plus and Prime Video for free.
Charter revenue flat, broadband disconnects continue through Q3
Broadband and video churn continued, but slowed somewhat as Charter began aggressively marketing perks like price guarantees and included streaming access.
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ABC, ESPN pulled from YouTube TV after contract expires
Around 10 million customers have lost access to ABC, ESPN, FX, National Geographic and other Disney-owned channels.
Nexstar renews employment contract of founder, CEO Perry Sook
Sook's core annual salary is $3 million, with another $5 million in discretionary, performance-based bonuses.
Report: Warner Bros Discovery shares financial data with Netflix amid merger talks
Netflix is interested in WBD's film and streaming businesses, not its cable units.
Apple services revenue earns nearly $29 billion during Q3
Overall revenue clocked in at $102.5 billion, boosted by higher interest in iPhones and Apple-branded apps.
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Amazon Q3 revenue boosted by advertising, cloud computing businesses
Amazon's cloud computing business, coupled with strong advertising sales, contributed to healthy Q3 earnings.
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Netflix approves rare 10-for-1 stock split
The move is intended to help retail investors buy more shares of Netflix after its stock price crossed $1,000.
Roku grabs $1.21 billion during Q3, posts first profitable quarter since 2021
Roku posted its first profit since 2021 as ad sales and streaming growth boost platform revenue and lift full-year outlook.
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Senators blast FCC Chairman Carr’s absence at hearing on free speech
Senate lawmakers sparred over holding the FCC accountable for its chairman's remarks that ignited a controversy over ABC's late-night talk show.
Fox CEO: Tubi reaches profitability earlier than expected
Interest in the streaming service was driven by more premium content and an aggressive global expansion effort.