Michael Thornton
Michael Thornton is the chief executive officer of satellite television service Orby TV. He is the former chief revenue officer for premium movie network Starz.
Exclusive: Pandemic hurt Orby TV’s ability to raise new funds, CEO says
Orby TV tried to raise more money, but a last-minute deal suddenly fell through, the company's chief executive said in an e-mail.
Orby TV plans TV Everywhere support by end of year, exec says
Satellite TV upstart Orby TV is planning to add support for TV Everywhere apps by the end of the year, according to an executive.
Sports-free budget TV services gain momentum as competitors raise prices
The high cost of sports and other programming means companies like YouTube TV might have to increase prices without adding channels or features.
With YouTube TV price hike, streaming is starting to look more like cable
For some consumers, YouTube TV is just as expensive as regular cable — or, in some cases, more costly.
Orby TV sees rapid growth since offering $40-a-month satellite TV service
Orby TV is a new satellite service where customers pay for the equipment upfront, then pay as little as $40 a month for pay TV programming. And it's growing.