Comcast looks to the future in bid for NBC Universal, but investors have mixed feelingsOctober 2nd, 2009 Comcast looks to future in bid for NBC UniversalPHILADELPHIA — Years ago, Comcast Corp. CEO Brian Roberts was asked at a conference what kept him awake at night.
Eminem's music publisher settles lawsuit with Apple over digital rights to rapper's songsOctober 2nd, 2009 Eminem's music publisher, Apple settle disputeDETROIT — Apple Inc. and the music publisher for Eminem have settled a lawsuit over the digital downloading rights to many of the Detroit rapper's songs.
AP sources confirm Comcast is in talks for a 20 percent to 50 percent stake in NBC UniversalOctober 1st, 2009 AP sources: Comcast exploring stake in NBCPHILADELPHIA — Comcast Corp. might spend billions for a stake in NBC Universal, a deal that would transform the nation's largest cable TV provider into one of the most prominent owners of TV shows, movies and other programming as well.
Comcast shares dive on reports that cable TV operator is taking a stake in NBC UniversalOctober 1st, 2009 Comcast shares dive on reports of NBC acquisitionPHILADELPHIA — Shares of Comcast Corp. are diving after reports surfaced that the nation's largest cable TV provider is in talks to purchase a stake in NBC Universal.
More than 3 months later, the digital TV transition is still a headache for some stationsSeptember 18th, 2009 Don't change that channel: DTV woes still aboundNEW YORK — Think the digital TV transition is over? Not quite. Many viewers have found that they can't pick up certain stations after the switch, even with the right TVs or converter boxes.
Goldman cautious on satellite/cable TV; 'Sell' Dish, 'Buy' Comcast, Time Warner Cable upgradedSeptember 9th, 2009 Sector Snap: Goldman cautious on pay TV servicesNEW YORK — Goldman Sachs downgraded Dish Network Corp. to "Sell" and upgraded Time Warner Cable Inc.
Comcast 2Q profit soars 53 percent on higher revenue, but subscriber growth slowsAugust 6th, 2009 Comcast 2Q profit soars 53 pct on higher revenuePHILADELPHIA — Comcast is reporting a 53 percent increase in net income for the second quarter as more customers signed up for digital cable TV, Internet and phone services. The nation's largest cable TV operator earned $967 million, or 33 cents per share, in the quarter.
Friday is the last day to apply for a digital TV converter box coupon; 63.4 million servedJuly 30th, 2009 Friday is last day to apply for digital TV couponNEW YORK — The government program that provides $40 coupons for digital TV converter boxes is winding down. Friday will be the last day it accepts requests.
Comcast's online video trial for cable subscribers grows to 23 networksJuly 14th, 2009 Comcast online video trial grows to 23 networksPHILADELPHIA — Seventeen more cable TV networks said Tuesday they are joining an online video trial by Comcast Corp., a move that tacitly acknowledges advertising isn't enough to support shows streamed over the Internet. The networks join a growing roster of content providers — including CBS, HBO, Cinemax, TBS, TNT and Starz — that have agreed to participate in Comcast's test, bringing the total to 23 programmers since the initiative was announced in June.
Universal Music Group partners with TuneCore to help discover new artistsJuly 9th, 2009 Universal teams with TuneCore to discover talentLOS ANGELES — Universal Music Group's distribution arm is teaming up with digital track distributor TuneCore, a move it says will give it a leg up in signing up-and-coming artists without a recording deal yet. TuneCore, which allows musicians to upload digital songs for distribution on iTunes and Amazon.com for a flat annual fee, has become one of several ways for unsigned acts to sell songs before getting deals with record labels.
"Avenue Q' reaches the end of its Broadway road in SeptemberJune 30th, 2009 'Avenue Q' reaches the end of its Broadway roadNEW YORK — "Avenue Q" will reach the end of its Broadway road in September. The musical about the hopeful twentysomething residents of a very particular New York street closes Sept.
HBO coming to the Internet: Time Warner, Comcast to start online video trialsJune 24th, 2009 Time Warner, Comcast to start online video trialsPHILADELPHIA — Time Warner Inc. and Comcast Corp.
Comcast to sell advertising for competitor Verizon FiOS TV in 10 marketsJune 24th, 2009 Comcast to sell advertising for Verizon FiOS TVPHILADELPHIA — Setting aside their rivalry in the interests of business, Comcast Corp. said Wednesday it will sell advertising for Verizon Communications Inc.'s FiOS television service in 10 markets where they both compete.
700,000 people called hot line since Monday about switch to digital TV broadcastsJune 13th, 2009 700,000 people call digital TV hot lineLOS ANGELES — Nearly 700,000 people called a federal hot line this week, confused about the nationwide switch from analog to digital TV broadcasts that occurred Friday. The Federal Communications Commission said Saturday that nearly 30 percent of the calls handled by agents from Monday to Friday were about how to operate the digital converter boxes needed to receive signals on older TVs.
A checklist for switching from analog to digital TV: Remember to re-scan for channelsJune 12th, 2009 Checklist for switching from analog to digital TVHere's a checklist to make sure you'll have TV reception after analog broadcasts end Friday. — Are all your TVs hooked up to cable or a satellite dish? If so, you're OK.
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