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Setanta Sports Extends Top Rugby Properties Through 2014
Setanta Sports has extended its exclusive U.S. rights to a number of the premier club rugby competitions in the northern hemisphere.
Liao: A Fresh Eye To Speed Innovation
At just five months into his new job as president and CEO of CableLabs, Paul Liao isn't hesitant to say that both the cable industry and its technology consortium stand on the cusp of a new era.
Versus-DirecTV Remain At Distribution Impasse
More than two months after their contract ended, Versus and DirecTV remain at distribution loggerheads, their impasse showing no signs of subsiding.
Networks Hint At Ad-Sales Rebound
The third-quarter financial reporting season kicked off last week, and early results are hinting that the cable advertising market may be starting to bounce back.
Net Neutrality: In Indie Studios’ Interest
Independent Film & Television Alliance president Prewitt talked to Multichannel News Washington bureau chief John Eggerton about the importance of the network-neutrality proposal to the future of her members, who produce and distribute independent TV and films.
Ratings Real With Fifth Season Of Bravo's 'Orange County'
Bravo's Orange County blondes are back with a Nielsen bounce.
HGTV Builds With 'First-Time Home Buyers' Block
HGTV continues to connect with viewers interested in first home purchases.
Networks Not Biting Yet On Apple's SVOD Pitch
Cable network executives would not comment on Apple's proposed $30 a month subscription video on demand buffet package.
Cable Ops Report Q3 Gains
Cable's third-quarter earnings season wound down last week with the two biggest operators showing some mixed results.
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