by Wayne Friedman on May 3, 12:32 PM
DirecTV has renewed its deal with Diamond Sports Group, giving consumers the flexibility to access streaming sports content originating on Diamond's live, linear TV regional sports networks.
by Wayne Friedman on May 2, 8:00 AM
Netflix is in an unusual, strong position versus nearly all the streamers out there - it recently said it would stop releasing subscriber data.
by Wayne Friedman on May 1, 8:00 AM
A nine-minute earnings call, no questions and stunned analysts. No insights were provided about the specific responsibilities of the new "Office of the CEO" or who will oversee Paramount's streaming business.
by Wayne Friedman on Apr 30, 9:00 AM
The "frenemy" situation comes at a cost -- given the precarious position of those legacy media companies looking to establish a stable streaming business to compete with Netflix.
by Wayne Friedman on Apr 29, 1:13 PM
Growing out of its core cable TV system business of TV networks, Comcast has added broadband, wireless, mobile, and ownership of TV network/movie studio company NBCU.
by Wayne Friedman on Apr 26, 9:00 AM
Scripps has hired a financial advisor to evaluate outside interest in acquiring Bounce TV. Now veteran channels could fetch high valuations at a linear TV network.
by Wayne Friedman on Apr 25, 10:49 AM
A key sign of what is to come is the prospect - or the lack - of new TV series, movies, and other content.
by Wayne Friedman on Apr 24, 9:00 AM
The NBA is looking at the next round of TV contracts, which could blow past the NFL's recent TV dealings in streaming exclusivity.
by Wayne Friedman on Apr 23, 8:52 AM
Ready for what could be wall-to-wall Trump criminal trial coverage -- at least on some networks? No cameras in the courtroom will make it difficult for news viewers to find drama.
by Wayne Friedman on Apr 22, 8:00 AM
Are linear TV networks on streaming platforms confusing to the modern consumer?