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Yahoo, Google, Amazon, Dish Bidding on Hulu -- But They Have Concerns

August 25, 2011 By Sharon Waxman & Brent Lang 1 year ago

The popular service isn't profitable, and buyers want to see longer content deals before they shell out billions

  

Comcast Withdraws Complaint Over DirecTV's NFL Sunday Ticket

August 19, 2011 By Tim Kenneally 1 year ago

Decision comes just days after judge slaps down request for a temporary restraining order

  

What Does Time Warner’s Purchase of Insight Say About Your Worth (to Them)?

August 19, 2011 By Matthew Cain 1 year ago

The next time you’re feeling down in the dumps, just remind yourself: "I’m special, and people (cable execs) like me"

  

Latest Dow Dive Pummels Media Stocks Again

August 10, 2011 By Joshua L. Weinstein 1 year ago

Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 519.83 points, slamming media stocks.

  

Judge Rejects Comcast Demand for Limits on DirecTV Ads

August 9, 2011 By Tim Molloy 1 year ago

DirecTV says it is eager to compete in marketplace, not court

  

Media Stocks Tumble as Dow Falls 630+ Points in Broad Sell-off

August 8, 2011 By Joshua L. Weinstein 1 year ago

CBS was especially hard-hit, falling more than 10 percent, but even Apple took its lumps in another Wall Street bloodbath

  

Media Companies Suffer in Stock Market Crash

August 4, 2011 By Joshua L. Weinstein, Brent Lang & Lucas Shaw 1 year ago

Analysts said media companies dependent on advertising are most vulnerable, and indeed CBS was hardest hit in worst one-day selloff since December 2008

  

Comcast Sues DirectTV for False NFL Advertising

August 4, 2011 By Lucas Shaw 1 year ago

The country's largest cable operator and largest satellite operator will continue their spat in court

  

New NBCU Owner Comcast Sees Q2 Revenues Up 51%, Earnings 16%

August 3, 2011 By Lucas Shaw 1 year ago

Revenues from NBC Universal's cable networks, film studio and theme parks all increase by double digits

  

Comcast-NBCU Under Fire for Dragging Its Feet on Diversity

August 2, 2011 By Johnnie L. Roberts 1 year ago

EXCLUSIVE: From civil rights groups to Oprah Winfrey, criticism is rising at the cable giant's slow moves on its diversity pledge

  

Hollywood Reacts to the Debt Deal With Relief

August 1, 2011 By Joshua L. Weinstein 1 year ago

Deal passed by the House of Representatives on Monday eased exec fears about possible damage to the rebounding ad market

  

Comcast to Let On Demand Advertisers Swap Out and Target Spots

July 26, 2011 By Brent Lang 1 year ago

Companies such as Chrysler and Kraft will no longer need to have the same ad run throughout a 30- to 45-day buy

  

FCC Lawyer Says Comcast Pulled a Racket on Tennis Channel

July 11, 2011 By Tim Kenneally 1 year ago

FCC lawyer recommends $375K penalty against cable provider for favoring channels it owns

  

CEO Jason Kilar Is Contract-Less as Hulu Seeks Buyer

July 5, 2011 By Sharon Waxman 1 year ago

As of July, CEO Jason Kilar is without a contract. He plans to stay put nonetheless as company is considered by buyers, says an insider

  

Jeff Gaspin Defends Bathroom: ‘It was $60,000, and Not My Choice’

June 20, 2011 By Sharon Waxman 1 year ago

“Please stop writing that it was a $200,000 bathroom,” he protested. “The bills came to $60,000"

  

Comcast Digs In at 30 Rock: Communal Toilets, Buffet Dining and Where's G.E.?

June 19, 2011 By Sharon Waxman & Tim Molloy 1 year ago

In Comcast’s corporate culture, NBCU's executive privy is getting flushed away

  

NCTA 2011: Comcast XFinity Nearly Triples Content from Starz, Encore and Movieplex

June 15, 2011 By Tim Kenneally 1 year ago

Cable supplier offers big increase in Starz titles in both standard and high-def VOD

  

Comcast, Skype Buddy Up to Bring HD Video Calling to TV

June 14, 2011 By John Sellers 1 year ago

Ever want to see your phone pals in all their HD glory? Now's your chance

  

Bloomberg to FCC: Comcast Discriminates Against Our News Show

June 13, 2011 By Cassie M. Chew 1 year ago

Wants Bloomberg TV put in the cable giants "news neighborhoods" in 35 major markets

  

Comcast to Buy Blackstone's Stake in Universal's Orlando Parks (Exclusive)

May 30, 2011 By Brent Lang & Sharon Waxman 1 year ago

Private equity firm wants out of the Florida theme park, and thanks to the success of the Harry Potter ride will get its wish

  

Comcast, NBCU Combine Venture Capital Affiliates to Form New $750M Joint Venture

May 26, 2011 By Tim Molloy 1 year ago

Step is latest in Comcast's acquisition of NBCU

  

Comcast Trumpets 20B Viewings of Movies and Shows On Demand

May 25, 2011 By Tim Molloy 2 years ago

Cable giant says "South Park" is most-viewed show, "Hangover" most-seen movie

  

Out at NBC -- What's Dick Ebersol's Next Move?

May 19, 2011 By Brent Lang 2 years ago

The man who spearheaded NBC's sports and Olympic coverage for two decades is moving on, but to where? Here are some possible destinations

  

Charge: Congress Ignored FCC Commissioner's Comcast Gig

May 13, 2011 By Brent Lang 2 years ago

Free Press says congressional hearing on reforms to the commission should have addressed Meredith Attwell Baker's controversial departure

  

4 Months After Approving Merger, FCC Commissioner Joins NBCU

May 11, 2011 By Brent Lang & Tim Kenneally 2 years ago

Meredith Attwell Baker departing commission to help lead government affairs in Washington DC

  

Comcast to Spend $300M on NBCU Turnaround

May 4, 2011 By Tim Molloy 2 years ago

NBCU CEO says it may take years to fix the Peacock's troubled primetime

  
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