Television
News articles and original analysis on the television industry, including broadcasting, cable television, satellite television, streaming television, advertising, measurement and policy.
CBS, Veritone expand licensing agreement to include more shows
Paramount has expanded its licensing deal with Veritone to include distribution of clips from CBS Media Ventures titles.
Ellison wants to end HBO Max, merge it into Paramount Plus
Paramount CEO David Ellison wants to merge the content library of HBO Max into Paramount Plus, according to a report published this week.
ESPN expands animated sports broadcasting pact with Sony
ESPN has renewed its partnership with Sony’s Beyond Sports to continue producing animated alternate broadcasts through the 2025-26 sports season.
YouTube TV adds live news channels from Bloomberg
YouTube TV is adding Bloomberg Originals and Bloomberg TV+ to its $83 per month service.
FCC approves proposed rule for NextGen TV transition
The FCC voted unanimously to advance a rulemaking that eases broadcasters’ transition to the NextGen TV standard.
Nielsen: Football drives double-digit viewership gains to broadcast TV
All four major broadcast networks saw their audiences increase during the September measurement month, Nielsen said.
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Verizon reaches deal to keep Nexstar channels on Fios TV
Verizon has reached an agreement with Nexstar that keeps its local channels and NewsNation on Fios TV for a few more years.
CNN All Access membership plan includes live TV shows
CNN Stream effectively replaces CNN Max, which is being pulled from HBO Max in November.
Scripps to sell WRTV Indianapolis to Circle City for $83 million
The deal will allow Scripps to continue paying down certain debt associated with the company.
Colorado lawmakers voice opposition to Nexstar-TEGNA deal
The state lawmakers say the proposed merger would be a disservice to residents of their state.
Ring: Netflix remains atop must-have service, Paramount Plus rises
The findings of the survey will be discussed during the "Future of Live" webinar on Halloween.
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Circle City strikes deal to bring WISH-TV to Hulu, YouTube TV
The platforms will offer the local TV channel by the end of the year.