After nearly two months of public bickering, Newsmax is returning to DirecTV’s video offerings. And despite its best efforts to get an annual per sub fee of $1, it looks like the conservative news network won’t be getting any money from DirecTV. Read More
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RSN Uncertainty Reigns Ahead of Opening Day
It feels like each day brings a new twist in the RSN saga, with Diamond Sports Group in the midst of Chapter 11 and Warner Bros. Discovery declaring it wants out of the business altogether. Read More
Cable Wants FCC to Resist Broadening Broadband Labels
As the FCC draws closer to releasing its broadband consumer label requirement for ISPs, NCTA is urging the agency to dismiss attempts to add more info to the labels. Read More
CalBroadband Head Reflects on First Year, Rebrand
Janus Norman encountered the digital divide for the first time while serving as SVP of the California Medical Association. His interest in high-speed broadband sparked, and he became President of CalBroadband last spring in the hopes that he could help its member companies improve the lives of all Californians. Read More
Direction of MLB Distribution ‘A Big Deal’
This year’s MLB Opening Day has a little more curiosity from fans compared to years past with the official implementation of new rules including a pitch clock and bans on defensive shifts. But Opening Day is Read More
Rosenberg Out at Diamond Sports Amid Bankruptcy
Diamond Sports and President Steve Rosenberg have parted ways, according to a source familiar with the situation. He joined Sinclair in 2020 as President of Local Sports, replacing a retiring Jeff Krolik. Read More
Orioles, Nats TV Rights Fee Spat
A long-running battle between the Baltimore Orioles and the Washington Nationals over the fair split of telecast fees for each team from regional sports net MASN had another moment in court Tuesday. Read More
Goei Leaving Altice USA, New Board Chair Named
Dexter Goei is stepping down as Executive Chairman of Altice USA , but will remain a member of the board moving forward. In an 8-K, the company said it entered into an agreement with Goei on March 17 tied to Read More
FCC Proposes Rules on Video Price Breakdowns
FCC Chair Jessica Rosenworcel introduced a proposal Wednesday that would institute further requirements on how cable and satellite providers list their pricing for video products. If adopted, the rule would Read More
DISH Patent Verdict Reversed
DISH is no longer on the hook for a $469 million patent infringement payment after a Utah federal judge reversed a jury verdict. Law360 was the first to report the ruling, which came just over a week after the Read More
