Tag: Cable TV

On Sunday, April 27, 2025, USA Network’s programming schedule exemplifies a growing frustration among cable TV subscribers: a relentless cycle of reruns. The network’s lineup features 14 hours of Law & Order episodes, one Premier League soccer match in the morning, and a single movie, Creed III. This repetitive slate underscores a broader trend across…

The cable TV industry in the United States is bracing for another challenging year, with industry analysts projecting a loss of over 4 million subscribers in 2025. Major providers like Comcast and Charter’s Spectrum, which have been grappling with a steady erosion of their customer base, are expected to see their subscriber numbers drop from…

A striking new survey from Cord Cutters News shows that nearly one in five cable TV subscribers—19.4%—are now shelling out over $200 a month for their service, a figure that underscores the escalating costs driving viewers to ditch traditional TV. Conducted among over 1,900 readers, the poll paints a grim picture for cable customers, with…

A storm is brewing in the media landscape as advertisers scale back spending, a trend that could deliver a fatal blow to smaller cable TV networks already teetering on the edge. The retreat, driven by economic uncertainty and shifting market dynamics, comes at a time when these networks are desperate for revenue to offset declining…

A new report from Kantar, a leading data and insights company, paints a stark picture of the changing television landscape. Traditional TV viewership is in freefall, with on-demand streaming services capturing an increasingly dominant share of global audiences. The findings, drawn from Kantar’s annual Global Quick View report, reveal a seismic shift in viewing habits,…

In a move aimed at protecting consumers from the frustrations and financial hits of television blackouts, Congressman Pat Ryan and Senator Chris Murphy have introduced the “Stop Sports Blackouts Act.” The legislation seeks to compel cable companies to refund customers whenever they are unable to access the channels included in their subscription due to ongoing…

The shift in television viewership towards streaming continues to accelerate, with cable network viewing falling to a new low of just 23.8% of all TV usage in December 2024. This data, released by Nielsen’s The Gauge, highlights the ongoing transformation of the media landscape as streaming platforms capture an increasingly dominant share of viewers’ attention.…