Posted inCable Television News and News Media Ratings (Audience Measurement) Television CNN Overhauls Programming Lineup, Aiming to Lift Ratings Abby Phillip, host of “Inside Politics Sunday,” will be the new anchor of CNN’s 10 p.m. hour on weekdays. Posted by By Benjamin Mullin
Posted inCable Television ESPN Iger, Robert A Mayer, Kevin A Pitaro, James A Prices (Fares, Fees and Rates) Staggs, Thomas O Television Walt Disney Company How ESPN Went From Disney’s Financial Engine to Its Problem The sports juggernaut continues to earn billions of dollars for Disney, but profits are down and opportunities for growth have dwindled. Posted by By Kevin Draper and Brooks Barnes
Posted inCable Television Cheddar News Drahi, Patrick (1963- ) Mergers, Acquisitions and Divestitures News and News Media Altice USA Said to Be Considering a Sale of Cheddar News The cable company acquired the network, once billed as “CNBC for millennials,” in 2019 for $200 million. Posted by By Lauren Hirsch and Benjamin Mullin
Posted inCable Television ESPN Iger, Robert A Major League Baseball National Basketball Assn National Football League Television Video Recordings, Downloads and Streaming Walt Disney Company ESPN Is Said to Talk With Leagues About Taking Stake in Network The Disney-controlled channel is trying to find a way forward in the streaming age and has had discussions with the N.F.L., the N.B.A. and Major League Baseball. Posted by By Benjamin Mullin Lauren Hirsch and Kevin Draper