Last week, ESPN executive David Preschlack testified the "most favored nation (MFN)" provisions of contracts between distributors and programmers are "intended to be very specific." Yet, a 2005 agreement hammered … Read the whole story
Cablevision Systems filed an major antitrust lawsuit today against Viacom, saying the big TV network group has forced the Long Island, N.Y.-based cable operator … Read the whole story
TiVo's revenues climbed to nearly $89 million from $66 million in the fourth quarter of 2013. In its service and technology area, the company's … Read the whole story
According to a survey by digital entertainment company Rovi, people in Italy, Spain and the U.S. had the highest streaming frequencies -- with 73%, … Read the whole story
Netflix faces growing competition from on-demand streaming businesses such as Amazon and Hulu, but CEO Reed Hastings believes those mark only one principal challenge. Read the whole story
For TV executives, looking for an extra 2% in the short term might mean sacrificing 50% in the long term. Right now, says Needham … Read the whole story
A study confirms that yes, younger consumers are apparently racing away from the TV to smartphones and tablets. But you know what? Older consumers … Read the whole story
Mike Saxon, SVP Advanced Media at Symphony Advanced Media (SymphonyAM), is an advertising effectiveness maven. His background includes stints at Nielsen//NetRatings, AIG and Harris … Read the whole story
After 14 years, the music industry has finally got it right. For the first time since 1999, music industry revenues are up.Lessons learned here … Read the whole story