TV Industry

Internet TV

Verizon to Offer Custom Pay TV Bundles

By allowing more flexibility, Verizon hopes to lure customers away from cable rivals and upstart Web TV companies.

Reuters | 2 min read

Television

Time to Pull the Plug? 8 Real Threats to Traditional TV.

More than a popular AMC program, the real "Walking Dead" may just be the service providers that lock people into bundled services.

Alex Iskold | 7 min read

Online Video

This Online Video Startup Is Betting Fans Will Pay for Early Access

Vessel launched its paid subscription service, offering programming at least three days before other websites in a bid to reshape an industry.

Reuters | 3 min read

Streaming TV

Sony to Launch Streaming TV Service in Two Weeks

The entertainment juggernaut will reportedly roll out its inaugural cord-cutter offering in Chicago, New York and Philadelphia.

Kim Lachance Shandrow | 2 min read

Leadership

7 Enduring Leadership Lessons From 'The Daily Show's' Jon Stewart

As the comedian announces his departure from the hit Comedy Central show later this year, we can reflect on the valuable traits that have made him successful.

Peter Gasca | 5 min read

Streaming TV

Looking to Cut the Cable Cord? Dish Network's Sling TV Is Now Available to Everyone.

As of today, you no longer need an invite to get your Sling on. Here's what it is, what you can stream and for how much.

Kim Lachance Shandrow | 4 min read

Television

Is Apple Actually Getting Into the Web TV Game?

The tech giant has reportedly been entertaining the idea for several years and is kicking the tires again.

Nina Zipkin | 2 min read

Nostalgia

From TLC to The X-Files: How the '90s Are Back

Food, fashion and film from the nineties are roaring back into our cultural consciousness.

Laura Entis | 4 min read

Hollywood

Amazon, Netflix Crash the Golden Globes Party

Two companies that grew out of new technology for delivering stuff just proved they can make it just as well as the Hollywood establishment.

Geoffrey Smith | 2 min read

Streaming TV

Defiant Streaming TV Startup Aereo Finally Caves, Files For Bankruptcy

Unable to rebound from a devastating Supreme Court loss, Aereo is finally throwing in the towel.

Kim Lachance Shandrow | 2 min read

Television

If You Want to Land a TV Spot, Know It's All About Timing

Depending on what your business does, understanding the cycles of programming can help you craft an attractive pitch.

Deborah Mitchell | 4 min read

TV Industry

Is It Finally Time to Cut Cable?

As media companies begin making their wares available to stream, our resident personal technology columnist revisits cutting the cord.

Jason Cipriani | 5 min read

Marketing

While Traditional TV Loses Ground, These Marketing Techniques Stand Strong

As streaming and on-demand programming become more prevalent, small business should take advantage of traditional strategies to stay ahead.

Peter Gasca | 4 min read

Shark Tank

Shark Tank Star Lori Greiner: I Never Think of Myself as a Female in Business

The 'Queen of QVC' says it doesn't matter if you're a king or queen in business. It just matters that you rule.

Kim Lachance Shandrow | 3 min read

Pop Culture

As 'The Walking Dead' Thrives, So Do Zombie Survival Camps

America has an insatiable appetite for the undead -- and survivalist zomb-preneurs are rising up to meet the creepy demand.

Kim Lachance Shandrow | 7 min read