Retrans Wars That Nobody Wins
With stations and distributors at odds, what will TV look like when the fighting’s done?
MCN Guest Blog
Setting the Record Straight on American Innovation
Regulatory moves shouldn’t punish tech firms for their success
How Regional Sports Nets Fit Into Cable’s Lineup
Why the pricey networks are still worth it for many providers
A Journey with a Purpose: The Long Road to Organ Donation Awareness
35,000 miles. 17 countries. 150 days. One mission — to spread awareness about organ donation.
Addressable Advertising: Move Fast and Break Things
Programmers need to understand all they have to gain from addressable and hasten the pace of adoption
It’s All About Location (Data)
As OTT, mobile converge, advertisers gain reach, targeting and attribution advantages
Chernobyl: HBO Remakes History
Soviet ‘liquidator’ speaks on what the miniseries didn’t get quite right
For MSOs, More, Deeper Fiber Is Inevitable
Cable’s broadband dominance will require more capacity
Managing for the Optimized Content Bundle
Consumers struggle to curate their ideal multiscreen experience
The MSO Network Modernization Conundrum
Pity the cable operators. Their business is under relentless assault from existing and new competitors.
How OTT Providers Can Close the Gap
Consumer experience is key in battle with traditional TV providers
Can ’Net Rules Live Within State Lines?
How the Dormant Commerce Clause could imperil local net neutrality efforts
Digital Rules of (Consumer) Engagement
Why cable providers need to put the customer journey first
Answering the Call for Rural Broadband
Time-tested programs should serve as a model for new initiatives
Transform Your Headend: The Many Advantages of Virtualizing the Network’s Core
Software-defined networking/network functions virtualization (SDN/NFV) offers promising potential for space conservation and power consumption reduction on a number of fronts.
Enabling a Smooth IP Video Transition
Switching to cloud-based switched digital video saves operators bandwidth, money
2020 Vision for the Streaming Media Space
Three elements can help companies survive the coming market consolidation
Net Neutrality Needs An Alternate Narrative
Zero-sum wrangling over Title II is a recipe for regulatory stalemate
The Genius of Brian Lamb
As the C-SPAN founder steps away from a weekly show, a salute to his legacy
In Today’s TV Environment, Not Even Apple Is an Island
A platform- and device-agnostic distribution plan is now the only strategy that makes sense
Little FCC Reforms Can Have Big Benefits for Rural Broadband
Update to over-the-air reception device rules would ease permitting process in underserved areas
Dragons Lurk in the Details Of Mapping the Digital Divide
Determining which rural areas are covered poses a daunting challenge
Tech Puts a New Spin on ‘March Madness’
Digital developments are changing how fans consume big games
DAA Is Slow to Roll Out — But That’s Normal
Transformative technology meets market reality