More parties weighed in on the Verizon/cable spectrum deal as the FCC and DOJ continued their reviews. The FCC’s informal deadline is Aug 21, and so far things remain on track, according to Verizon Wireless. CWA released aTV ad Sun on CBS’ “Face the Nation” highlighting the pitfalls of the deal and asking consumers to voice their opposition at the FCC. Read more in today’s issue.  
 
Also in the August 13 issue of CableFAX Daily:

Suddenlink is committed to launching Pac-12 but is still working out distribution details, according to Pac-12 Ent pres Gary Stevenson.

The FCC denied Comcast’s petition for a stay of its ruling that the MSO must position Tennis on the same tier as Golf and NBC Sports Net by about Sept 7. The MSO is hoping the courts intervene.

Lifetime picked up new reality-competition series “Supermarket Superstars.” Hosted by Stacy Keibler, the 10-ep series will feature aspiring food product inventors pitching ideas to an expert panel.

The Daily

Subscribe

The Cable Comeback

Commentary by Steve Effros It’s happening faster than I thought it would: the realization that the “cable” model of delivering video was the right, and probably only workable business model. “Cable”

Read the Full Issue
The Skinny is delivered on Tuesday and focuses on the cable profession. You'll stay in the know on the headlines, topics and special issues you value most. Sign Up

Calendar

Apr 25
2024 Cablefax 100 Awards Magazine Release: April 25, 2024
Jun 13
2024 American Broadband Congress Conference Registration is Open!
Jun 26
2024 FAXIES Awards Nominations Are Open!
Full Calendar

Jobs

Seeking an INDUSTRY JOB?
VIEW JOBS

Hiring? In conjunction with our sister brand, Cynopsis, we are offering hiring managers a deep pool of media-savvy, skilled candidates at a range of experience levels and sectors, The result will be an even more robust industry job board, to help both employers and job seekers.

Contact Rob Hudgins, [email protected], for more information.