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11/07/2025

YouTube TV-Disney Still Dark Ahead of the Weekend

It’s been a long week for YouTube TV subscribers who no longer have access to Disney networks, and it doesn’t look like the two sides are close to ending the blackout.

By Cablefax Staff

Found in: ABC / Alan Bergman / Dana Walden / Disney / ESPN / Jimmy Pitaro / NBA / YouTube TV
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10/31/2025

Disney-YouTube TV Blackout

As the clock struck midnight on the East Coast, Disney networks were removed from YouTube TV’s lineup after the two companies failed to renew their carriage pact.

By Cablefax Staff

Found in: Disney / ABC / Google / Dana Walden / blackout / Jimmy Pitaro / carriage dispute / Alan Bergman / Carriage / ESPN / YouTube
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10/10/2025

Charter, AMCN, ESPN on Value & Regaining Customers’ Trust

Charter isn’t just creating hybrid linear and streaming video packages. It’s also on a mission to regain consumers’ trust.

By John Saavedra

Found in: Video / hybrid / charter / video packages / ESPN / Spectrum App Store / Kristin Dolan / AMC Networks / Streaming / DTC / Jimmy Pitaro / Chris Winfrey / app / Bundles
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10/09/2025

Charter Unveils Spectrum App Store, Xumo Live Sports Feature

Charter launched the new Spectrum App Store, designed to make it easier for customers to activate, manage and upgrade the streaming services included in their plans.

By Cablefax Staff

Found in: AMC Networks / Xumo / Jimmy Pitaro / Chris Winfrey / Spectrum SportsNet / charter / ESPN / Kristin Dolan / Apple
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09/04/2025

Cable Operators’ Renewed Focus on Pay TV

After years as an afterthought, video was back in the spotlight on cable operator investor calls last week.

By Amy Maclean

Found in: Jessica Fischer / Comcast / Warner Bros Discovery / charter / Bank of America Conference / spectrum / Versant / ESPN / Disney / Altice / Optimum / Dennis Mathew / Jimmy Pitaro / Jason Armstrong
08/26/2025

In the Wild: ESPN App Visits Wall Street & Rides the NYC Subway

A behind-closed-doors media event was only the beginning of ESPN’s DTC launch week in the Big Apple.

By John Saavedra

Found in: Jimmy Pitaro / Stephen A Smith / ESPN DTC / ESPN

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