Merger of cable giants needs to be stopped
When one big company merges with another big company, it’s usually great for shareholders and top executives, but not so good for consumers. That’s why I think the proposed merger of two of the country’s largest cable companies, Comcast and Time Warner Cable, raises some serious red flags.
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Nexstar to launch local news in Marquette, MI
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Shots fired at KTRK-TV studios
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Charlie Ergen talking to DirecTV CEO about merger
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PTC to Fox: “The Following” too violent for time slot
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Beckner on ACA filing: vertical integration, Comcast-TWC merger
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SNTA ceasing operations
While not new news, The Syndicated Network Television Association (SNTA) will be ceasing operations in June. SNTA, headed by President Mitch Burg, represents television program syndicators, whose programs air nationwide.
Subcommittee passes STELA markup
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