TVBlog
by Adam Buckman, Featured Columnist
There is no way that a so-called reality show called "Castaways" is going to evade comparisons and references to "Gilligan's Island" in this review. Read the whole story
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by Wayne Friedman
Cable operators lost 1.9% to 51.2 million, satellite companies sank 5.1% to 30.6 million and telco-based TV providers were down 4.8% to 9.3 million. … Read the whole story
by Wayne Friedman
Against lower Q2 advertising results, TV station group Tegna posted overall mid-single-digit percentage revenue gains in the period -- up 7.1% to $524 million. Read the whole story
by Wayne Friedman
The network will focus on ad-supported programming for its network and digital platforms. The CW app is available for free -- no subscription required … Read the whole story
by Alex Weprin
Peter Faricy will overseeing the company's global digital and DTC businesses. He will also assume oversight for U.S. digital businesses and its "Go" suite … Read the whole story
by Wayne Friedman
Domestic advertising for just Discovery networks -- up 4% in the previous period -- inched up 1%. Factoring in the Scripps Networks Interactive deal, … Read the whole story
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by Alex Weprin
Triton's ad server, Tap, will be integrated with Tru Optik, enabling publishers to leverage a custom audio marketplace that can facilitate targeting in about … Read the whole story
by Wendy Davis
The judge who refused to block the merger ignored "fundamental principles of economics and common sense," the Department of Justice writes in court papers … Read the whole story
COMMENTARY
by Wayne Friedman, Staff Writer
MoviePass wants to remain an important part of the movie ecosystem, not just a stepping stone for other movie-related companies to follow and improve. Read the whole story
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by Richard Whitman, Columnist
God, I hated George. And no, I don't mean in the hateful way that Alex Jones hates. I just mean he played his part … Read the whole story
COMMENTARY
by Alex Weprin, Staff Writer
Is esports the future of live sports -- or is it a fad that will remain niche entertainment? Last week's Overwatch League finals showed … Read the whole story