Television
News articles and original analysis on the television industry, including broadcasting, cable television, satellite television, streaming television, advertising, measurement and policy.
Lisa Ling joins Spectrum News as outlet expands to Northern California
Charter's Spectrum News has hired Lisa Ling as part of an expansion effort in Northern California, with new reports coming from Sacramento and San Francisco.
FIRST ON THE DESK
In court, FCC accused of running out clock on Nexstar-TEGNA challenge
A group of public interest groups say the FCC has dragged its feet on Nexstar's acquisition of TEGNA that could complicate legal review of the matter.
FIRST ON THE DESK
Legal group files fresh Bar complaints against FCC Chairman Brendan Carr
A bipartisan legal group accused FCC Chairman Brendan Carr of abusing his authority and questioned whether he is still fit to hold a license to practice law.
FIRST ON THE DESK
Roku leans into creator trend with new “Creators” hub
Roku has launched a new "Creators" hub on its smart TV and streaming devices that is intended to shine a bigger spotlight on shows and movies produced by independent content developers.
Plex to raise price of lifetime pass to $750 in July
Plex is raising the price of its lifetime Plex Pass to $750, a move the company says will allow it to continue developing new features and better apps.
Fox Nation to offer Jeff Foxworthy stand-up special in June
Fox Nation will debut a new stand-up special from comedian Jeff Foxworthy next month, Fox News Media announced this week.
Gray Media appoints Jamie Bremer to General Manager, WFIE
Gray Media has appointed a long-time sales executive at its Evansville, Indiana television station to lead the outlet as its newest general manager.
EXECUTIVE MOVES
Fox News Digital leads in multiplatform unique visitors during April
Fox News Digital led major news publishers in several audience categories in April, drawing 191.1 million total digital multiplatform unique visitors, according to data from Comscore.
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The Friday Fireside: Rob Weisbord, COO & President of Local Media, Sinclair
"The Friday Fireside" host Rick Howe discusses the importance of local television broadcasting with Sinclair's Chief Operating Officer and President of Local Media Rob Weisbord in a special episode for The Desk.
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Gray Media, Scripps finalize station swaps
Scripps and Gray have created new market duopolies in places like Colorado and Michigan.
Discovery Plus added to Spectrum TV plans
Spectrum TV customers on eligible plans now have access to the ad-supported tier of Discovery Plus as part of their service.
Byron Allen: Layoffs in TV division were “thoughtful, humane”
Byron Allen was unconcerned about layoffs at his local TV stations because the economy rebounded to the point where there were "plenty of jobs."