Gordon Smith

Why is The Repack Deadline Like Bad Car Repair?

NAB President/CEO Gordon Smith discussed the incentive auction & TV repack at MMTC event.

Ryvicker: Broadcast Fundamentals Strong

Wells Fargo analyst Marci Ryvicker says broadcast fundamentals are strong.

Coalition Forms to Fight Charter/TWC/Bright House

Stop Mega Cable Coalition forms o fight Charter/TWC/Bright House deal.
Dollar Sign

Why TV is a Lock for More Ad Dollars in 2016

Marketers will return to the table with broadcasters in 2016 & specifically with dollars for TV ads.
Democrat and Republican

If This Passes, What Extra Political Ad Hoops Could You be Jumping Through

Some 168 House Dems want FCC to crack down on political ad disclosure.
Facebook

Nielsen to Expand Social Ratings to Measure TV Facebook Talk

Nielsen’s “Social Content Ratings,” will measure video program-related conversation on Twitter & Facebook.
Sumner Redstone

Redstone’s Compensation Slashed

Viacom says chair Summer Redstone’s executive compensation package was cut 85% in FY2015.
FCC

What You Need to Know to Apply for the Auction

FCC releases 27 pages worth of TV auction instructions.
Univision Communications, Inc.

Why Did Univision Buy The Onion Stake? Why Does It Matter?

We explore why Univision bought an ownership stake in The Onion.
Netflix

What Netflix Thinks is So Compelling People Will Pay for It

The big Q4 news for Netflix concerned its subscriber growth.

California Skeds Charter/TWC/Bright House Hearing

The California PUC skeds Jan. 26 hearing on Charter/TWC/Bright House merger.
Netflix

Netflix Needs This to Stay on Top

Will Netflix satisfy analysts today?
People watching TV

Ericsson to Monetize TV Search With FYI Deal

Ericsson will acquire TV-data company FYI Television.
HBO

HBO: Reject Charter/TWC/Bright House Merger

Dish tells FCC to reject $89B Charter/TWC/Bright House merger.

TV Disruption Happening Faster Than You Think

Consider television advertising and viewing officially disrupted in 2016.