Television
News articles and original analysis on the television industry, including broadcasting, cable television, satellite television, streaming television, advertising, measurement and policy.
Apple launches streaming TV bundle with Comcast’s Peacock
Apple and NBCUniversal are joining forces to offer a new streaming bundle that combines Apple TV and Peacock under one subscription, the companies announced Wednesday.
Pew: Americans feel informed — and depressed — by the news
Americans surveyed by Pew Research earlier this year said they feel informed by news reports, but those reports also create anxiety and depression.
DATA
Viewpoint: Is America ready for NextGen TV?
The new digital television broadcast standard comes with a number of improvements for viewers and the industry alike, but Kirk Varner wonders if the juice is worth the squeeze.
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Kirk Varner
OPINION
NBC News eliminates DEI-focused news teams amid layoffs
NBC News has dissolved a number of teams that were focused on reporting centered around DEI topics as part of a broader restructuring of its editorial operation.
Samsung TV Plus, Spotify partner on streaming podcast channel
Samsung TV Plus has launched a new channel that offers video-based versions of podcasts from Spotify's production unit The Ringer.
Layoffs impact NBC News staffers ahead of Versant spin-out
NBC Universal is moving forward with pink slips at NBC News, weeks before the spin-off of its cable networks business into Versant is expected to move forward.
Parks: Adoption of free streaming services starts to level off
Nearly half of all Americans now use FAST services on a regular basis, but adoption of free streaming platforms is starting to level off.
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Fawesome licenses more Spanish-language content for FAST platforms
Fawesome has expanded its Spanish-language content through new licensing deals with major distributors including TV Azteca, Caracol, Cisneros and others.
ESPN: Pat McAfee Show grabs 1 billion views on socials in September
ESPN says its simulcast of "The Pat McAfee Show" helped the topical sports program earn more than 1 billion social media views in September.
Freely adding new channels from Hearst, Bloomberg, AMC Networks
Everyone TV, the joint venture backed by the United Kingdom's four public service broadcasters, is partnering with other content providers to launch new channels on its Freely platform.
Roku launches connected TV ad platform in Brazil
Roku has launched a new connected TV advertising marketplace in Brazil, marking the company's latest international expansion as it seeks to capitalize on that country’s booming streaming audience.
DIRECTV, Glance partner on artificial intelligence ad, data features
The features will include personalized marketing experiences and data-driven information like weather forecasts and sports scores.