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Nov. 5, 2010 at 6:05 a.m.
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Filed under: Media, TV

Cable TV subscribers flee

By Associated Press

Cable companies have been losing TV subscribers at an ever faster rate in the last few months, and satellite TV isn’t picking up the slack. That could be a sign that Internet TV services such as Netflix and Hulu are finally starting to entice people to cancel cable, though company executives are pointing to the weak economy and housing market for now.

Third-quarter results reported by major cable TV companies show major losses, but don’t settle the question of what’s causing them. Get the full story »

Oct. 14, 2010 at 4:08 p.m.
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Filed under: Chicago executives, Media, Personnel moves, TV

Jen Patterson out at Comcast SportsNet Chicago

By Phil Rosenthal

Jen Patterson, a contributor to Comcast SportsNet Chicago and its Web site, is out at the local cable sports channel.

Oct. 4, 2010 at 5:28 p.m.
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Filed under: Government, M&A, Media, TV

FCC seeks more information on NBC, Comcast deal

By Associated Press

The Federal Communications Commission is requesting more information from Comcast Corp. and NBC Universal. Regulators are reviewing the cable operator’s plan to acquire a controlling stake in the media company. Get the full story »

Sep. 23, 2010 at 1:43 p.m.
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Filed under: Entertainment, Media, Movies, TV, Video

Time Warner moves ahead on premium on-demand

By Reuters

Time Warner Inc. could offer premium video-on-demand as early as the first quarter for $20 to $30 per movie in a trial, the company’s CFO said Thursday.

Time Warner is considering making movies available for rent on pay television services shortly after their theatrical release and before their DVD release, Chief Financial Officer John Martin said at a Goldman Sachs investor conference in New York. Get the full story »

Sep. 22, 2010 at 3:31 p.m.
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Filed under: Media, TV

NBC Universal CEO unlikely to join Apple Rentals

By Reuters

NBC Universal Chief Executive Jeff Zucker said on Wednesday his company is not likely to follow rivals to make its TV shows available for Apple Inc.’s new 99-cent rental service unveiled earlier this month. Get the full story »

Sep. 22, 2010 at 12:43 p.m.
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Filed under: Internet, Media, Movies, Video

Netflix launches streaming video in Canada

By Reuters

Netflix launched an online video-streaming service in Canada for films and television Wednesday, its first foray outside the United States and a direct threat to established cable companies. Get the full story »

July 28, 2010 at 6:31 a.m.
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Filed under: Earnings, Entertainment, Internet, M&A, Media, Telecommunications

Comcast 2Q profit down on NBC-related expenses

By Reuters

Comcast Corp., the No. 1 U.S. cable operator, reported a nearly 9 percent decline in quarterly profit as it absorbed expenses related to its highly anticipated acquisition of NBC Universal.

While costs associated with the deal, including professional fees, undercut the cable company’s overall profit, its revenue rose a higher-than-expected 6 percent as it continued to add Internet and telephone customers. Get the full story »

July 2, 2010 at 2:33 p.m.
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Filed under: Government, Media

Comcast says ABC, CBS, FOX cool with NBC deal

By Los Angeles Times

Comcast has told the Federal Communications Commission that it has reached deals with TV stations owned by ABC, CBS and Fox to allay their fears that they will be at a disadvantage if the nation’s biggest cable operator completes its purchase of  NBC.

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