Issue 10
April 30-May 7, 2018
MCN Staff
The Watchman: ‘SuperMansion,’ ‘BattleBots’ Welcome New Drivers
Senior content producer Michael Malone’s weekly look at the programming scene
Cable Ops Can Survive In a Changing World
Embracing 4K technology is big key to continued relevance
Celebrating Industry Diversity in Action
T. Howard Foundation’s Jo Pamphile on 25 years of helping interns gain experience, and jobs
Edge Needs Algorithmic Fairness Mandate
Newspaper publishers push for prioritizing ‘professional’ journalism over ‘free garbage’
What Programmers Can Learn From the Fall of Toys “R” Us
Working with aggregators helps, but that should not come at the expense of their own brands and apps
Xfinity Mobile Attracting Subs From Verizon, AT&T: Study
Plan costs, service bundling among key drivers for customers who switch
Putting More Skin in the Streaming Game
uCast aims to differentiate in crowded market through hybrid tech-partnership model
‘Slightly Off,’ but Right on Target
IFC’s Jennifer Caserta on finding comedy content that clicks with adults
NBA, NHL Make a Ratings Playoff Push
Networks bullish on postseason performances for later rounds
Top Cable Sales Executives Jockey for Position in Upfront
Programming pitches will key on live viewing, premium content
T-Mobile, Sprint Combo Bypasses Dish
With spectrum plus linear and OTT subscribers, satellite provider was seen as logical partner
Disney Lights Up Advanced Ad Suite
Unit launches data-driven products, looks to collaborate with brands
Platforms, Programming Blur at NewFronts
Networks leap into digital, social as ad dollars follow viewers online