Television
News articles and original analysis on the television industry, including broadcasting, cable television, satellite television, streaming television, advertising, measurement and policy.
Financial analyst warns of likely growth struggles at Paramount
Paramount Plus remains a growing part of Paramount's business, but will likely have to merge with another service in the future, the analyst said.
TNT to pull sports from HBO Max, launch standalone streaming app
At an industry conference this week, WBD CFO Gunnar Wiedenfels said sports will move off HBO Max when Warner Bros and Discovery are separated.
Roku integrates YouTube TV channels into search experience
Roku has updated its Roku Sports portal to include recommendations from YouTube TV, the companies announced on Friday.
TCL brings Google Gemini to new models of smart TVs
TCL and Google are hoping the integration of Gemini will convince streamers to leave their smart TVs on throughout the day.
Charter repositions business around new pay TV packages
A Charter executive said the inclusion of streaming apps in Spectrum TV packages help differentiate its cable TV service in a growing sea of streaming competitors.
Judge dismisses Newsmax case against Fox News
The dismissal was on procedural grounds; Newsmax will have an opportunity to refile its case against Fox.
PBS issues pink slips after federal funding cuts
Dozens of employees are being laid off this week, and a number of open positions will go unfilled.
DirecTV expands “MySports” package to include more broadcast stations
Independently-owned ABC, CBS and NBC affiliates are joining a wide number of Fox stations and affiliates available through the plan.
WBD rebrands some HBO, Cinemax cable channels
Three HBO channels and three Cinemax channels are getting new names.
Paramount ends remote working, tells employees to return to offices
The top executive at Paramount has effectively ended the company's flexible, pandemic-era remote working structure and has ordered most employees to return to their offices five days a week.
NewsNation gains new viewers in August
Nexstar Media Group's cable news outlet NewsNation continued to grow its audience in August, with the network seeing sharp year-over gains in total day viewership
Fox News dominates cable ratings in summer TV book
Fox News remained the most-watched television network in August, extending a run that began in late June and carried through the summer