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Comcast, Altice U.S. to stop offering CableCARD to customers
The providers are taking an initial step to move away from a piece of hardware that allowed subscribers to watch digitally-encrypted TV channels using third-party set-top boxes.
DirecTV exec accuses programmers of ‘posturing’ as Disney blackout looms
Exclusive: DirecTV's Chief Programming Officer Rob Thun said the development of Venu Sports proves broadcasters are ready to embrace genre-based channel bundles, and they should afford that opportunity to other distributors, too.
A Conversation With: Adam Ware, SVP of Growth Networks, Sinclair
Adam Ware discusses his time at Fox, UPN and IAC, and how brand and programming strategies are helping Sinclair's multicast networks succeed.
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Disney lays off workers at National Geographic, local ABC TV stations
Nearly 140 workers are affected by the latest round of pink slips at Disney.
Newsmax reveals plan to list on Wall Street
The right-of-center news and political affairs network seeks to raise as much as $75 million through an initial public offering.
Waymark helps Charter grab $27 million in local ad revenue
A partnership between Charter Communications and software maker Waymark is proving to be financially lucrative for both companies.
Fubo renews distribution agreement with Diamond Sports
Fubo will continue offering nearly two dozen Bally Sports-branded channels under a renewed deal with Diamond Sports.
AMC embraces streaming bundles, “skinny” packages on cable
Executives are pleased by the sudden interest in peer bundling and low-cost cable TV packages, which fit nicely with AMC's content and distribution strategies.
A Conversation With: Giles Tongue, VP of Marketing, Bango
Bango wants the world to bundle, and the company is working with telecoms and other providers to offer value-additive packages of services to satisfy customers and reduce churn.
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Xumo CEO Colin Petrie-Norris departs company
The executive spent 12 years at the technology company, overseeing its development and its acquisition by Comcast and Charter.
Comcast turns down offer to extend Diamond Sports carriage deal
The situation means Comcast's Xfinity TV subscribers are likely to lose access to their local Bally Sports channel in the near future.
Scripps rebranding Ion around live sports, events
The push is part of a pitch to advertisers during the Upfronts season, and seeks to leverage higher interest in women's professional basketball and soccer.