Television
News articles and original analysis on the television industry, including broadcasting, cable television, satellite television, streaming television, advertising, measurement and policy.
Westinghouse releases new Xumo TV models
Westinghouse has become the latest to license Charter and Comcast's smart TV operating system Xumo for its own models.
Dr. Phil relaunches Merit Street as Envoy Media
The media company will include a national TV channel and podcasts; comedian Steve Harvey will produce content for the venture.
FreeCast launches new shoppable channel Test Drive Live
The new shoppable streaming channel is rolling out on FreeCast and Roku, with support for other connected TV platforms coming in the near future.
Parrot: Netflix adds 32 million global subscribers during Q2
Netflix attracted 32 million new global subscribers during the second quarter (Q2) of the year, according to a new analysis from Parrot Analytics.
TEGNA to pay $222,000 after accidentally showing porn during newscast
The payout is connected to an incident during a local news broadcast that sparked an FCC investigation into indecent material on TV.
Disney, ITV forge streaming content partnership
Disney and ITV have struck a content-sharing partnership that will see the two companies promote their film and TV show library on each other's streaming services.
Gray Media to offer Carolina Panthers games in Spanish
Gray Media and the NFL’s Carolina Panthers have announced a first-of-its-kind partnership that will bring all three of the team’s 2025 preseason games live in Spanish to Telemundo audiences throughout the Carolinas.
Fox Nation adds live events from Professional Bull Riders
Fox Nation is dipping its toes into the world of live sports by offering Friday evening events from the Professional Bull Riders (PBR) league.
Sinclair Cares initiative launches to raise funds for Texas flood relief
The broadcaster is partnering with the Salvation Army to raise money for relief efforts in eastern Texas.
Disney, Hearst explore selling A+E Global Media
The joint venture includes cable channels like Lifetime, Vice TV and the History Channel, as well as a robust slate of international networks.
Spectrum Reach promotes Mary Pouliopoulos to SVP, Customer Experience
Pouliopoulos will oversee the full spectrum of the company’s customer journey, from pre-sale support to campaign execution and post-campaign analysis.
Sinclair taps Narinder Sahai to serve as CFO; Lucy Rutishauser to step down
Sinclair today announced the appointment of Narinder Sahai as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective immediately.