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B+C Hall of Fame Announces Its Class of 2025 B+C Staff published 22 April 25 33rd annual gala to honor 15 industry influencers, iconic soap ‘Days of Our Lives’ on Sept. 30 in New York
DirecTV Acquires Dish, Unifying Struggling Satellite Business Jon Lafayette published 30 September 24 AT&T sells stake in DirecTV to private equity firm TPG
Freeze Frame: B+C Hall of Fame 2024 Michael Demenchuk published 27 September 24 Photos from the Sept. 26 gala at New York’s Ziegfeld Ballroom
WNBA Playoffs Continue: What’s On This Weekend in TV Sports (Sept. 28-29) R. Thomas Umstead published 27 September 24 A look at the weekend’s top TV sports events on broadcast, cable and streaming services
Professional Fighters League Packs a Domestic, International MMA Punch (TV Sportsplay) R. Thomas Umstead published 26 September 24 PFL founder Donn Davis says his franchise is building momentum with fans
Comcast and Charter Move to Deliver 25 Gbps Internet Speeds Daniel Frankel published 25 September 24 The cable giants announce a partnership with chipmaker Broadcom to develop a unified ‘DOCSIS 5.0’ network tech standard
B+C Hall of Fame Announces Its Class of 2025 33rd annual gala to honor 15 industry influencers, iconic soap ‘Days of Our Lives’ on Sept. 30 in New York
DirecTV Acquires Dish, Unifying Struggling Satellite Business AT&T sells stake in DirecTV to private equity firm TPG
Professional Fighters League Packs a Domestic, International MMA Punch PFL founder Donn Davis says his franchise is building momentum with fans
Anthem Sports & Entertainment To Buy Hollywood Suite, Canadian Channel Operator ByJon Lafayette published 25 September 24 Acquisition would double Anthem's networks in Canada
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Weekly Cable Ratings: Falcons-Eagles Gives ESPN a Brotherly Shove Past Fox News ByR. Thomas Umstead published 25 September 24 ‘Monday Night Football’ telecast delivers narrow primetime win for Worldwide Leader
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Netflix to Debut Tyler Perry Series ‘Beauty in Black’ in October ByR. Thomas Umstead published 24 September 24 First half of 16-episode drama series premieres October 24
Coalition for Innovative Media Measurement Combines With The Attention Council ByJon Lafayette published 24 September 24 Group will continue to study attention in media and advertising business
Paramount Starts New Round of U.S. Staff Reductions ByJon Lafayette published 24 September 24 ‘In order to set Paramount up for continued success, we are taking these actions, and after today, 90% of these reductions will be complete,’ company’s three CEOs say in a memo
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Cover Story: Syndication Enters a New Era With Full Slate of Multiplatform Shows Posted Programs that make it to air these days almost always have more than one financing stream
40 Under 40 New York 2024: Making Their Mark as The Media Transforms Posted Honorees innovate and excel in an ever-changing video industry
Women in the Game 2024: Boom Times Bring More Representation to Women in Sports Posted This year’s list of influential women hope 2024’s surge will lead to true industry parity
Diversity Week Will Bring Industry’s DEI Report Card Posted AIM/PAR study results to be revealed during week of inclusion-related industry gatherings
Women Fighters Are Packing a Punch on TV Posted Once considered a novelty, ring sports involving female combatants are gaining new acceptance, popularity
Comcast Unveils New Edge Cloud Network-Management System ByJack Reid published 23 September 24 ‘Janus’ will shift the company’s existing internet routing, switching and transport services in order to expedite connections
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SCTE TechExpo Converges on Atlanta ByScott Lehane published 19 September 24 Event set for Sept. 24-26 will deliver a host of new initiatives under the leadership of new CEO Maria Popo
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AT&T Inks Fiber Expansion Deal With 4 Open-Access Providers ByJack Reid published 10 September 24 Telco will begin construction on several expansion projects in Texas, Florida and Minnesota
Comcast Begins to Sunset CableCARD ByDaniel Frankel published 27 August 24 Cable giant will stop providing the video security devices on October 24
Google TV Streamer Gets Official Price, Release Date ByDaniel Frankel published 6 August 24 Google is getting set to launch a new premium 4K streaming gadget powered by Gemini AI search and recommendation
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N.Y. Gov. Kathy Hochul Touches on Increasing TV, Film Production Credits in Paley Center Interview ByMichael Malone published 12 September 24 ‘Whoever owns AI owns the future,’ said gov, and it should not be owned by private companies
The Lingering ‘Ed Sullivan Effect’ in the Presidential Race (B+C Guest Blog) ByStuart N. Brotman published 6 August 24 Harris-Trump battle highlights generational shifts in media and culture
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Senate Committee Moves To Provide ACP with $7 Billion … but Ted Cruz Stands in the Way ByDaniel Frankel published 1 August 24 Texas Republican says he'll fight the bill to fund the Affordable Connectivity Program on the Senate floor
DOJ Tells Appeals Court to Reinstate DirecTV’s Antitrust Suit Against Nexstar ByDaniel Frankel last updated 26 July 24 Justice Department amicus brief asks appeals court to correct district court’s definition of ‘price fixing’
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B+C Hall of Fame Announces Its Class of 2025 B+C Staff published 22 April 25 33rd annual gala to honor 15 industry influencers, iconic soap ‘Days of Our Lives’ on Sept. 30 in New York 
DirecTV Acquires Dish, Unifying Struggling Satellite Business Jon Lafayette published 30 September 24 AT&T sells stake in DirecTV to private equity firm TPG 
Freeze Frame: B+C Hall of Fame 2024 Michael Demenchuk published 27 September 24 Photos from the Sept. 26 gala at New York’s Ziegfeld Ballroom 
WNBA Playoffs Continue: What’s On This Weekend in TV Sports (Sept. 28-29) R. Thomas Umstead published 27 September 24 A look at the weekend’s top TV sports events on broadcast, cable and streaming services 
Professional Fighters League Packs a Domestic, International MMA Punch (TV Sportsplay) R. Thomas Umstead published 26 September 24 PFL founder Donn Davis says his franchise is building momentum with fans 
Comcast and Charter Move to Deliver 25 Gbps Internet Speeds Daniel Frankel published 25 September 24 The cable giants announce a partnership with chipmaker Broadcom to develop a unified ‘DOCSIS 5.0’ network tech standard 
Anthem Sports & Entertainment To Buy Hollywood Suite, Canadian Channel Operator ByJon Lafayette published 25 September 24 Acquisition would double Anthem's networks in Canada 
Weekly Cable Ratings: Falcons-Eagles Gives ESPN a Brotherly Shove Past Fox News ByR. Thomas Umstead published 25 September 24 ‘Monday Night Football’ telecast delivers narrow primetime win for Worldwide Leader 
Netflix to Debut Tyler Perry Series ‘Beauty in Black’ in October ByR. Thomas Umstead published 24 September 24 First half of 16-episode drama series premieres October 24 
Coalition for Innovative Media Measurement Combines With The Attention Council ByJon Lafayette published 24 September 24 Group will continue to study attention in media and advertising business 
Paramount Starts New Round of U.S. Staff Reductions ByJon Lafayette published 24 September 24 ‘In order to set Paramount up for continued success, we are taking these actions, and after today, 90% of these reductions will be complete,’ company’s three CEOs say in a memo 
Cover Story: Syndication Enters a New Era With Full Slate of Multiplatform Shows Posted Programs that make it to air these days almost always have more than one financing stream 
40 Under 40 New York 2024: Making Their Mark as The Media Transforms Posted Honorees innovate and excel in an ever-changing video industry 
Women in the Game 2024: Boom Times Bring More Representation to Women in Sports Posted This year’s list of influential women hope 2024’s surge will lead to true industry parity 
Diversity Week Will Bring Industry’s DEI Report Card Posted AIM/PAR study results to be revealed during week of inclusion-related industry gatherings 
Women Fighters Are Packing a Punch on TV Posted Once considered a novelty, ring sports involving female combatants are gaining new acceptance, popularity 
Comcast Unveils New Edge Cloud Network-Management System ByJack Reid published 23 September 24 ‘Janus’ will shift the company’s existing internet routing, switching and transport services in order to expedite connections 
SCTE TechExpo Converges on Atlanta ByScott Lehane published 19 September 24 Event set for Sept. 24-26 will deliver a host of new initiatives under the leadership of new CEO Maria Popo 
AT&T Inks Fiber Expansion Deal With 4 Open-Access Providers ByJack Reid published 10 September 24 Telco will begin construction on several expansion projects in Texas, Florida and Minnesota 
Comcast Begins to Sunset CableCARD ByDaniel Frankel published 27 August 24 Cable giant will stop providing the video security devices on October 24 
Google TV Streamer Gets Official Price, Release Date ByDaniel Frankel published 6 August 24 Google is getting set to launch a new premium 4K streaming gadget powered by Gemini AI search and recommendation 
N.Y. Gov. Kathy Hochul Touches on Increasing TV, Film Production Credits in Paley Center Interview ByMichael Malone published 12 September 24 ‘Whoever owns AI owns the future,’ said gov, and it should not be owned by private companies 
The Lingering ‘Ed Sullivan Effect’ in the Presidential Race (B+C Guest Blog) ByStuart N. Brotman published 6 August 24 Harris-Trump battle highlights generational shifts in media and culture 
Senate Committee Moves To Provide ACP with $7 Billion … but Ted Cruz Stands in the Way ByDaniel Frankel published 1 August 24 Texas Republican says he'll fight the bill to fund the Affordable Connectivity Program on the Senate floor 
DOJ Tells Appeals Court to Reinstate DirecTV’s Antitrust Suit Against Nexstar ByDaniel Frankel last updated 26 July 24 Justice Department amicus brief asks appeals court to correct district court’s definition of ‘price fixing’ 
Reed Hastings Backs Harris Campaign With