TVBlog
by Adam Buckman, Featured Columnist
The "TV Blog" always harbors a preference for TV shows about TV -- especially if they are as good as this one. Read the whole story
by Wayne Friedman
The growth of COVID-19 TV news content has come with higher overall TV news viewership and slightly higher "scatter" overall ad pricing for cable. Read the whole story
by Joe Mandese
The stay-at-home impact of the pandemic has been good for many media, and now new data from the equity research team at UBS shows … Read the whole story
by Wayne Friedman
Sling TV president Warren Schlichting is being replaced by Michael Schwimmer, who has been leading Dish Network's international business development and strategy since June … Read the whole story
by Tanya Gazdik
As both the NHL and NBA look to hold delayed playoffs this summer, these events could attract automakers back to TV. Read the whole story
by Joe Mandese
Viamedia has tapped Simulmedia's John Piccone to be president of a new division aimed at "closing the gap" between linear TV and digital advertising. … Read the whole story
by Karlene Lukovitz
Roku already generates more revenue from advertising and licensing than from its devices, and The Roku Channel is growing faster than its overall platform. … Read the whole story
by Karlene Lukovitz
The media companies join NBCUniversal, Fox, ViacomCBS and Univision in offering their inventory on the advanced TV platform. Read the whole story
by Fern Siegel
This month, to educate the public on the evils of racism, Warner Bros. will stream "Just Mercy" as a free rental on digital platforms. Read the whole story
by Sara Guaglione
Various media companies paused business and social media activity on Tuesday to take part in the initiative. Read the whole story
by Karlene Lukovitz
Quibi now denies reports that it paid Reese Witherspoon $6 million to narrate a nature series, and that there have been some low-level layoffs … Read the whole story

COMMENTARY
by Karlene Lukovitz
All major OTT/CTV devices, and many Roku Store apps, saw double-digit gains in ad transactions in the period for the week ended May 16 … Read the whole story
COMMENTARY
by Wayne Friedman, Staff Writer
HBO Max's marketing message is confusing to consumers. It's also pricey - $15 a month. Read the whole story
COMMENTARY
by Rob Wussler, Op-Ed Contributor
I want to seize this opportunity to confirm that while at the moment it may not be apparent, opportunities do await. Read the whole story