From the publishers of
02.28.18

multiscreen insights
AMC Networks Makes Offer for RLJ Entertainment

AMC Networks has offered to buy all of the outstanding shares of RLJ Entertainment it doesn’t currently own for $4.25/cash per share

DISHing It: Sling Numbers, DBS Losses & Wireless Plans

For the first time, DISH took the guessing game out of its Sling TV numbers, announcing that in 4Q the OTT service’s sub count had hit 2.21mln

Merger Math and the 10% Rule

20-year industry veteran Bruce Tuchman talks the math behind a merger like Disney-Fox, saying that smaller channels must be "bought by the behemoths."

Charter Launches A La Carte Streamer

Charter has launched an a la carte streaming service dubbed Spectrum TV Choice, which features local broadcast channels, PBS, 25 music channels plus the choice of 10 additional cable networks from a lengthy list that includes ESPN, Fox News, Discovery, A&E, TBS and AMC

Fox News To Launch Stand-Alone OTT Service

Fox News is planning a stand-alone subscription service to debut in the fourth quarter of 2018

CBS Likes OTT

CBS chief Les Moonves said that the company’s confident CBS All Access and Showtime OTT will exceed a goal of 8mln subs combined by 2020

Read more Screenster!

 

Screenster covers the intersection of online content and traditional media as the lines between web video and linear TV continue to blur.

Subscribe to Screenster

Marketing: Kate Schaeffer | News Contact: Amy Maclean | Advertising Contact: Olivia Murray