The Washington Post Co reported a 2Q loss of $2.7mln despite the continued success of powerhouse segments education and cable. Cable One delivered a 16% increase in rev to $179mln and a 25% surge in operating income to $40mln. As RGUs increased 9%, the MSO now counts 702K basic subs, 225K digital, 361K HSD and 86K phone. — Outdoor Channel Holdings delivered 14% growth in total rev to $13mln, including a 28% jump in ad rev to $8.5mln. Net income of $271K trumped the $1.1mln net loss a year ago. Sub fees fell 5% to $4.6mln.

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FCC Getting New Round of Broadcast Ownership Input

Reply comments are due today at the FCC on its quadrennial review of broadcast ownership rules. That means it’ll probably be Monday before the FCC posts them all, and while many comments are likely to restate entrenched positions, a few new threads may still emerge.

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