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Bright House Networks Rolls Out CBS College Sports, ESPNU In HD In Central Indiana
Mike Reynolds, November 7, 2009Bright House Networks has added the high-definition versions of CBS College Sports Network and ESPNU to its lineup in central Indiana. More -
Versus-DirecTV Remain At Distribution Impasse
Mike Reynolds, November 7, 2009
More than two months after their contract ended, Versus and DirecTV remain at distribution loggerheads, their impasse showing no signs of subsiding. More
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Networks Seek Their Cut Of Retrans
by Mike Farrell, November 7, 2009Retransmission-consent fees paid by cable operators to broadcasters continue to climb, reflected in station groups' earnings and in moves by broadcast networks to get in on that revenue stream. More -
$1 Billion: Scripps's Cost To Travel
by Mike Farrell, November 7, 2009
The deal market suddenly came alive this week when Scripps Networks Interactive agreed to pay about $1 billion for the Travel Channel, nearly twice the estimated value of the network when its auction began almost five months ago. More
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HBO's Back In The Ring
by R. Thomas Umstead, November 7, 2009HBO hopes its Nov. 14 Manny Pacquiao-Miguel Cotto boxing match will continue to build on the strong performances of its first two events and set the stage for a big year in 2010. More -
FCC Media Bureau Chief Lake: Agency Yet To Decide Whether To Grant MPAA Waiver Request
John Eggerton, November 6, 2009FCC Media Bureau chief Bill Lake says the bureau has not yet decided whether or not to grant the Motion Picture Association of America's request for a waiver of the commission's prohibition on selectable output controls on set-top boxes.
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Showtime Marks Original Series Schedules In January, March
Mike Reynolds, November 6, 2009Showtime has set the schedule for new seasons of half-dozen of its original series.
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Basics Slide At Mediacom In Q3
Mike Farrell, November 6, 2009
Basic-video customer rolls continued their downward slide in the third quarter at Mediacom Communications, but financial metrics remained strong for the mid-market cable operator.
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NTIA Awards More Broadband Mapping Funds
John Eggerton, November 6, 2009The National Telecommunications & Information Administration has awarded another approximately $13.5 million in broadand mapping funds to seven more states.
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Scripps Scripts Solid Q3
Mike Farrell, November 6, 2009While most eyes were focused on its just-announced purchase of the Travel Channel, Scripps Networks Interactive managed to sneak in a solid third quarter for its legacy networks, fueled by a 16% increase in network affiliate fees
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News from the Web
Comedy Central to air 'Goode Family'
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lila j. riffle– 11/7/2009 3:21:58 PM EST
in response to Versus-DirecTV Remain At Distribution ImpasseWooo! In Wisconsin! Maybe I'll be able to get broadband sooner than I...
Benjamin– 11/7/2009 8:53:18 AM EST
in response to NTIA Awards More Broadband Mapping FundsWhy don't you make the same deal with AT&T Uverse that you did with Comcast? I...
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in response to CBS College Sports Reaches Higher In Houston With Comcastonce they see ratings for OWN the show will be back in syndication in a...
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