Tag: Cable TV

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.…

In a year marked by a contentious election cycle and shifting viewer habits, a surprising group of television networks has emerged as the biggest winners in 2024: niche channels and news outlets. While broadcast giants like CBS and NBC have shown resilience, it’s the smaller, specialized networks that have seen the most significant percentage growth…

Focus Broadband, the largest member-owned cooperative in North Carolina, is phasing out its traditional cable TV service, MergeTV. The company has already begun shutting down service in select areas and plans to completely discontinue MergeTV across its entire service area by mid-2025. This move signals a significant shift in the company’s strategy, as it encourages…

The new year has brought a frustrating surprise for Optimum cable subscribers: a blackout of MSG Networks, leaving many sports fans unable to watch their beloved local teams. The carriage dispute between Optimum and MSG Networks, which carries the New York Knicks, Rangers, Islanders, Devils, and Buffalo Sabres, reached an impasse after their agreement expired…