Why smart subscription apps are getting in bed with Amazon and why the debate may give network TV news a second lease on life.

Combined across all networks, coverage of the Democratic National Convention accounted for nearly 5% of all minutes watched on TV Aug. 19-25, per Inscape. 

Weekend coverage on Fox News drove watch-time increases for many of its top programs (especially those typically airing during weekdays only).

Plus a look at the GOP debates, with insights from Inscape

This week’s TVREV highlights, and more news across the industry.

TikTok appeared on Fox News right after debate participants lobbed criticism at the app. It ends up that’s nothing new for its TV ad strategy.

All about The Gauge’s “Other” category and why nomenclature matters + the vested interest print journos have in cable news.

Fox News may have its Tucker Carlson replacement already, if you start looking at the data.

Much of the recent drama about cable news is focused on ratings, a concept much of the industry now regards as quaint. Is that a signal of end times or something else?

At the end of the first quarter, some advertisers still appear to be sticking with Tucker Carlson. Who might those brands be? And who has departed since January?