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Spectrum-Cox merger cements national telecom footprint with Liberty Broadband tie-in
business4 days ago

Spectrum-Cox merger cements national telecom footprint with Liberty Broadband tie-in

Charter Communications’ Spectrum unit is finalizing a merger with Cox Communications and Liberty Broadband, creating a leading broadband, video and mobile provider with a 45-state footprint. The combined company will operate under the Spectrum brand in Cox markets, with Cox Kansas rebranding to Spectrum; Cox Internet customers will get a free year of Spectrum Mobile, and a full Spectrum product rollout is planned across former Cox markets within the year.

via KWCH|
#business#cable-tv#cox-communications
Cable’s Decline Tests Paramount-WBD Merger Antitrust Case
business27 days ago

Cable’s Decline Tests Paramount-WBD Merger Antitrust Case

Twelve state attorneys general are suing to block Paramount’s $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, arguing the combination would concentrate cable networks and affiliate revenues too much, even as the traditional cable business declines. Paramount defends with a “failing market” theory and argues the market is shrinking while streaming and live sports reshape competition; a temporary restraining order has been extended, and a full trial date has not yet been announced, leaving the deal’s fate in limbo amid ongoing industry debate.

via Deadline|
#antitrust#business#cable-tv
Rays switch TV rights to MLB, boosting streaming and in-market access
sports6 months ago

Rays switch TV rights to MLB, boosting streaming and in-market access

The Tampa Bay Rays are moving their local TV rights from FanDuel Sports Network to Major League Baseball’s in-house group, making in-market games available via traditional cable/satellite providers and through the MLB streaming app with limited local blackouts. The switch, part of a broader shift among several teams, aims to keep fans connected as spring training approaches; exact pricing, channels and personnel are to be announced, and it reflects MLB’s streaming-first approach following FanDuel/Main Street’s financial troubles.

via Tampa Bay Times|
#broadcasting#cable-tv#mlb
television7 months ago

2025 TV Network Rankings: Winners and Losers

In 2025, Fox and CBS led the primetime TV ratings, boosted by the Super Bowl and strong programming, while networks like Families and Dr. Phil's Merit Street declined significantly. Nielsen's new data methods caused some rating fluctuations, with sports and live events helping certain networks like ESPN and TruTV to perform well. Overall, traditional TV networks experienced varied fortunes, with some gaining viewers and others losing ground amid streaming competition.

via Variety|
#broadcast-tv#cable-tv#network-rankings
ESPN's New Streaming Service Launches Amid Subscriber Concerns
media1 year ago

ESPN's New Streaming Service Launches Amid Subscriber Concerns

ESPN has launched a new direct-to-consumer streaming service, but it appears to prefer that existing cable subscribers do not switch, as the network still benefits financially from the traditional cable bundle and is hesitant to fully embrace cord-cutting. The service costs $30/month and aims to attract new viewers outside the cable ecosystem, but ESPN's strategy seems to balance between monetizing current cable deals and exploring digital options.

via Slate Magazine|
#cable-tv#cord-cutting#espn
Warner Bros. Discovery Faces Uncertainty Amid Strategic Split and Industry Disruption
business1 year ago

Warner Bros. Discovery Faces Uncertainty Amid Strategic Split and Industry Disruption

Warner Bros Discovery is splitting into two companies amid industry upheaval, with its streaming and studios business focusing on competition with tech giants, while its legacy networks face decline. The move reflects broader challenges in the cable TV industry, which is shrinking due to the rise of streaming services like Netflix, and highlights ongoing strategic shifts and potential future deals in the media landscape.

via ft.com|
#business#cable-tv#industry-disruption
business1 year ago

Warner Bros. Discovery Announces New Cable TV Job Cuts

Warner Bros. Discovery is conducting a new round of layoffs primarily affecting its cable TV divisions, including networks like Discovery Channel and TLC, as part of a broader restructuring following financial challenges and a company split into two divisions. This move mirrors similar actions by other media giants like NBCUniversal and Disney, amid declining revenues and profits in the traditional linear networks sector.

via Deadline|
#business#cable-tv#layoffs
Comcast's NBCUniversal Spinoff Sparks Uncertainty for MSNBC and CNBC
media1 year ago

Comcast's NBCUniversal Spinoff Sparks Uncertainty for MSNBC and CNBC

Comcast is spinning off MSNBC and other cable networks into a separate company, valued at $7 billion, as streaming video increasingly dominates TV viewing. This move will separate MSNBC from NBC News, though NBC will continue to provide news services to the channel. The spinoff raises questions about MSNBC's future, including its branding and talent salaries, amid a shifting media landscape. Despite past tensions, MSNBC has thrived as a liberal news outlet, especially during the Trump era, but now faces challenges as part of a new corporate structure.

via Los Angeles Times|
#cable-tv#comcast#media
Comcast to Spin Off CNBC and MSNBC in $7 Billion Deal
business1 year ago

Comcast to Spin Off CNBC and MSNBC in $7 Billion Deal

Comcast plans to spin off its NBCUniversal cable TV networks, including CNBC and MSNBC, into a new company amid the rise of streaming services like Netflix. The new entity, expected to be completed in a year, will include channels such as USA, E!, Syfy, and the Golf Channel, which collectively generated $7 billion in revenue last year. Comcast will retain its NBC broadcast network, film and TV studios, theme parks, and Peacock streaming service. This move aims to position Comcast for growth and potential acquisitions in the cable TV sector.

via BBC.com|
#business#cable-tv#comcast