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New England Cable News relaunches under Spectrum News brand
Charter Communications has relaunched its recently-acquired regional channel New England Cable News (NECN) under the Spectrum News brand.
Study: Subscription offers could boost loyalty for banks
Financial institutions can attract and retain younger, money-savvy consumers by offering them bundled subscription perks with their deposit and investment accounts.
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Parks Associates: Most streamers want live TV channels, too
More than half of U.S. Internet households prefer a video package that combines live television with their favorite streaming services, according to a new report.
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Charter CFO Jessica Fischer to depart in October
Charter Communications this week said its Chief Financial Officer Jessica Fischer will be departing the company in mid-October to pursue another professional role.
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AT&T sues Charter over “fiber-powered Internet” advertising claims
AT&T says Charter's use of coaxial cable to deliver its broadband into the homes of customers isn't comparable to its pure-fiber offering.
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Spectrum offers complementary Amazon Prime to low-income Internet customers
Qualified low-income customers of Spectrum Internet can now receive Amazon Prime for free.
DIRECTV begins offering Netflix Standard with some new sign-ups
New customers who buy a genre-pack and grab a Gemini Air device can get Netflix with Ads for 12 months at no extra cost.
Comcast launches latest Xfinity Member Celebration promo event
Comcast has launched the latest iteration of its Xfinity Member Celebration, a limited-time promotional event running through August 30 that provides existing customers with expanded access to premium channels and services.
Charter closes $34.5 billion acquisition of Cox Communications
Within a year, the combined company will take the Cox Communications corporate name while continuing to use Spectrum as the consumer-facing brand.
VAB: Ads run during TV news influence purchasing decisions
Consumers show strong purchase intent when they are exposed to ad spots aired during local and national TV news programming, according to new VAB survey data.
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RedSquid TV, Bango partner on operator-controlled subscription platform
The partnership combines RedSquid’s operator-grade television platform with Bango’s Digital Vending Machine.
Charter to close Cox acquisition on Thursday
Charter and Cox are expected to formally close their $34.5 billion merger on paper this Thursday, sources told The Desk.
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