Television
News articles and original analysis on the television industry, including broadcasting, cable television, satellite television, streaming television, advertising, measurement and policy.
NASA to stream rocket launches through Netflix this year
NASA will begin broadcasting most of its live television programming, including its famed rocket launches and spacewalks, through Netflix later this summer.
California Governor Newsom files vanity lawsuit against Fox News
The leader of the Golden State is seeking $787 million in damages over a segment aired on one of the network's prime-time commentary programs.
Fubo adds Weigel multicast networks, Chicago TV station
Weigel Broadcasting will offer its multicast networks and Chicago outlet WCIU on sports-focused streamer Fubo.
Parks Associates: Shoppable TV growing in popularity
While digital goods and services remain the dominant transactions on CTV, consumers are growing comfortable purchasing physical goods through streaming channels and apps, too.
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Spectrum TV returns some channels to line-up, adds access to Hulu
Charter will offer Spectrum TV Select subscribers access to the ad-supported tier of Hulu and is restoring several missing Disney-owned cable networks.
DirecTV launches MyKids package, adds Paramount channels
CBS-owned broadcast stations and cable networks like MTV, Paramount Network, Comedy Central and Nickelodeon are joining DirecTV's streaming genre-based packages.
Weigel confirms plan to launch MeTV Toons on DirecTV
Weigel Broadcasting says MeTV Toons will launch on DirecTV's satellite and streaming platform later this month.
Move over, FAST: FreeCast introduces BEST channels
FreeCast is introducing a new initiative designed to unify over-the-air broadcasting and digital streaming, offering content providers a cost-effective and scalable solution.
NewsNation sees ratings boost with coverage of Iran strikes
The network offered live coverage from Saturday night through Sunday.
VAB: Consumers shifting toward ad-based streaming platforms amid rising costs
As premium services effectuate price increases, consumers are warming up to free, ad-supported streaming options for their entertainment needs.
Tennis Channel secures rights to WTA tennis through 2032
WTA Ventures and Tennis Channel have announced a six-year extension of their media rights partnership, securing exclusive U.S. coverage of WTA tennis across all Tennis Channel platforms through 2032.
CBS debuts augmented-virtual reality studio in Texas
KTVT will use the studio for feature news reports and weather forecasts; it is the eighth AR/VR studio to launch in two years.