MCN Newswire: Wheeler Promises Speedy Resolution Of Set-Top Fix; Scripps Nets Completes $1B Bond Offering; Discovery Latest To Cut Staffers
Top Stories - November 25, 2014
Wheeler Promises Speedy Resolution Of Set-Top Fix Sens. Ed Markey (D-Mass.) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) said Monday that they have been assured by FCC chairman Tom Wheeler that he will move quickly in coming up with a new plan for creating a competitive set-top box market.more
Scripps Nets Completes $1B Bond Offering Scripps Networks Interactive said it completed the issuance of $1 billion in senior notes on Nov. 24, proceeds of which will be used to pay down existing debt. more
Discovery Latest To Cut Back On Staffers Discovery Communications has dismissed more than 20 of its ad sales staffers, becoming the latest media company to cut costs by eliminating employees. more
Liberatore Named World Fishing Net CEO World Fishing Network said it has named Jim Liberatore its president and chief executive officer, succeeding Kim Carver who will remain with the company through a transition period.more
Google Fiber Previews Austin Pricing Google Fiber has posted details on the three residential service plans it will offer in Austin as it prepares to open up the sign-up process next month. more