Television
News articles and original analysis on the television industry, including broadcasting, cable television, satellite television, streaming television, advertising, measurement and policy.
Antenna: Niche streamers still growing, but pace is slowing
Specialty and niche streaming services are still growing their customer base, but there are signs that the pace of growth is starting to slow down, according to a new report from Antenna.
Newsmax files antitrust lawsuit against Fox News
In a federal complaint, Newsmax accuses Fox of trying to convince pay TV operators to not carry it competing channel.
StreamEast shut down after Egyptian police raid offices
StreamEast, one of the world's largest illegal sports content websites, has been shut down following a law enforcement action by Egyptian authorities.
YouTube TV to add three C-SPAN channels, sponsor programming
C-SPAN’s three public affairs channels will be added to YouTube TV later this year as part of a new partnership between the nonprofit network and Google-owned YouTube.
Horowitz: Young TV viewers want more interactive experiences
Gen Z streamers want interactive features combined into their linear TV experience, according to a new survey from Horowitz Research.
Sinclair renews “Full Measure with Sharyl Attkisson” for 11th season
Sinclair, Inc. has renewed its nationally-syndicated current events program "Full Measure with Sharyl Attkisson" for an 11th season.
Comcast Technology Solutions to build new Philadelphia Flyers fan experience
In addition to its consumer-facing features, the Flyers will use CTS technology for business insights, team executives said.
ESPN to reprise “Manningcast” for fifth football season
The ManningCast will surpass 50 total episodes this year and has averaged 1.3 million viewers per telecast since its 2021 debut.
Dolby announces new Dolby Vision 2 standard
Dolby Laboratories has unveiled Dolby Vision 2, its next-generation picture quality technology for television and other entertainment devices, the company announced on Tuesday.
NFL says Nielsen measurement tools inadequate, but improving
The NFL has experimented with alternative measurement solutions that compete with Nielsen.
Walmart adds Peacock Premium to Walmart Plus membership
Streamers will have the option to choose between complementary access to Peacock Premium and Paramount Plus every 90 days.
John Malone wanted CNN, Fox News parent companies to merge
Merger talks were held in 2024, but no one could figure out how to make CNN and Fox News work together.