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Paramount Takes WBD Matters Into Its Own Hands
Warner Bros. Discovery and Netflix shocked the industry with the news of an $82.7 billion merger, closing the book on a three-horse race between the streamer, Comcast and Paramount Skydance. Or so it seemed. Read More
Discovery Global, Versant See DTC Future Beyond Linear
Netflix is set to acquire Warner Bros., but that will be after Discovery Global and its cable brands split from WBD and set out on a path that isn't unlike Versant Media's own strategy. Read More
Versant Illustrates its Blueprint for Pay TV, Digital Success
Versant’s inaugural Investor Day resembled the feel of an upfront presentation that typically takes place in May. Just replace advertisers with investors. Read More
Nexstar’s Retrans and Regulatory Outlook
Nexstar Chairman/CEO Perry Sook was of course asked plenty of questions about the broadcaster’s pending merger with Tegna during an investor conference this week. The latest update from Sook is that he’s Read More
Cox Media, Verizon on Deck
Those worried about broadcasters getting bigger will point to a kerfuffle this month between Cox Media Group and Verizon that could impact Fios subscribers in Boston (WFXT) and Pittsburgh (WPXI). The CMG Read More
Charter-Cox Stick Up for Merger Agreement
Charter and Cox didn’t get a lot of blowback at the FCC over their planned $34.5 billion merger, but they spent some time last week addressing those critical of the transaction. In their joint filing, the Read More
Optimum’s Balance Sheet
In his first public remarks since Optimum filed an antitrust lawsuit accusing Apollo and other firms of colluding to block its debt refinancing, the operator’s CEO said the litigation speaks for itself Read More
What We’re Listening to: NAB on ‘Why Broadcast Ownership Rules Matter Now’
Broadcast ownership rules have taken a prominent role under the Brendan Carr-led FCC. NAB discussed the matter in its latest podcast episode. Read More
Why CX Now Determines Fiber Economics
In this environment, the winners are no longer the fastest builders but the providers who put customer experience (CX) at the center of the order-to-install-to-cash lifecycle. Read More
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Current Issue: December 2025
Cablefax Most Powerful Women
In this issue:
The Cablefax team is proud to present the 2025 Most Powerful Women Awards, celebrating the executives whose leadership, vision, and influence are shaping the future of media, broadband, and technology.
This signature program honors women who are setting new standards across the industry—driving innovation, elevating teams, fueling operational excellence, and advancing strategies that define the next era of connectivity and content.
Our honorees represent the full breadth of the ecosystem: leaders transforming technology and operations, pioneers reshaping content and distribution, champions of finance, legal, marketing, customer experience, and the rising stars who are already making a profound impact.
“As our industry continues to evolve at remarkable speed, the women recognized in this issue stand at the forefront of that transformation,” said Amy Maclean, Editorial Director of Cablefax. “Their leadership is bold, strategic, and deeply influential—driving progress not just within their organizations, but across the entire media and broadband landscape.”
We invite you to explore this year’s honorees and celebrate the accomplishments of these extraordinary women at www.cablefaxwomen.com.
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