With the new fall TV season weeks away, Verizon FiOS, Comcast and Cox are among MVPDs hoping to entice viewers to binge view on VOD and stick around for the premieres. There have been other VOD fests, but none as extensive as this fall’s. A recent study of Cox customers found that almost 60% spend their viewing time on “convenience” TV vs live TV. Read on for the MVPDs’ VOD strategies.

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NY federal judge denied ABC’s motion for a preliminary injunction against DISH’s AutoHop commercial skipping service and PrimeTime Anytime feature.
 
For the most part, the Senate Commerce confirmation hearing for FCC Republican nominee Michael O’Rielly, held in parallel with the confirmation for FTC Democrat nominee Terrell McSweeny, was a smooth sail. But one senator was concerned about O’Rielly being too partisan.
 
Former Nick pres and Spike TV founder Albie Hecht joins HLN as evp, gm, effective Sept 30.

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Verizon, NYC Reach Settlement

Verizon has an agreement with New York City that settles proceedings against it after the city claimed it had failed to meet buildout terms for its Fios network under its cable franchise agreement.

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