MCN Newswire: Comcast Adds 6K Video Customers In Q4; USA Dethrones ESPN With February Primetime Ratings Win; Kent: Viacom Return Unlikely
Top Stories - February 25, 2015
Comcast Adds 6K Video Customers in Q4 Comcast added about 6,000 basic video subscribers in the fourth quarter, and cable operating cash flow increased about 6.3% to $4.7 billion, as the company said it will raise its annual dividend 11% to $1 per share and increase its share repurchase authorization to $10 billion.more
USA Dethrones ESPN With February Primetime Ratings Win With no live college or pro football games to compete against, USA Network emerged as the most-watched cable network in primetime during the month of February. more
Kent: Viacom Return Unlikely Suddenlink Communications CEO Jerry Kent gave little hope that a carriage deal will eventually be reached with programmer Viacom, adding that the mid-market cable operator has "moved on." more
Zaslav: Fox Rumors Untrue Discovery Communications CEO David Zaslav said Tuesday that reports that his company has held preliminary talks with 21st Century Fox Executives concerning a possible takeover were untrue, but added that the programmer has a long-standing relationship with 21st Century Fox. more