Tag: broadcast TV

Nielsen reports that ad-supported platforms made up 72.9% of U.S. TV viewership in Q3 2025, with streaming accounting for 46.4%. Streaming’s share fell to 42.4% by September as live sports drove viewership back to broadcast and cable, which rose to…

Jimmy Kimmel Live returned with its best 18–49 ratings in a decade, despite being preempted in 23% of U.S. TV homes. More notably, its monologue drew over 26 million views across social platforms, spotlighting a shift toward digital that could…

Paramount Global is planning to lay off 2,000 to 3,000 employees by early November as part of post-merger cost-cutting measures following its $8 billion merger with Skydance Media. While CEO David Ellison is ramping up content spending—including a $7 billion…

FCC Chairman Brendan Carr has opened an inquiry into Comcast's NBCUniversal over concerns that its affiliate agreements may undermine the independence of local broadcast stations. Carr cited reports of NBC demanding harsh concessions under threat of ending long-held affiliations, potentially…

YouTube is now the UK’s second-most-watched video platform behind the BBC and the first stop for many younger viewers when they turn on their TVs, according to Ofcom’s 2024 media habits report. Usage is growing across all age groups, with…

Nielsen’s June Gauge report showed streaming jumped to 46% of total TV usage, led by Netflix, which accounted for 42% of the category's monthly growth and surged 13.5% on titles like Ginny & Georgia, Animal Kingdom, and Squid Game. Peacock…

E. W. Scripps Company reported $2.5 billion in revenue for 2024, reflecting nearly 9% growth. The company delayed its Q4 and full-year earnings report to finalize a refinancing deal covering 70% of its debt, including a $1.3 billion restructuring and…

Ampere Analysis finds that while smart TVs are growing in Europe, broadcast TV remains dominant, with viewers averaging 60 minutes daily. In the U.S., smart TVs lead, with over 90 minutes spent daily—25% more than in early 2021. Samsung is…

The FCC is weighing new rules to crack down on loud TV commercials after a surge in complaints. While the 2010 CALM Act set volume limits, enforcement has been weak, and streaming remains unregulated. A proposed rulemaking could tighten oversight—including…

Nielsen’s The Gauge report reveals that streaming accounted for a record 40.3% of total TV usage in the US in June. This increase was driven by a 16% rise in viewership among 2 to 11-year-olds, marking the highest share for…