 |  | | | Top Stories - June 3, 2015 |
Survey: Consumers Loathe Cable, Love Smartphones
The cable industry's recent push to boost customer service couldn't have come at a better time, as satisfaction ratings for pay TV, Internet and wireless offerings have reached seven-year lows, according to a recent American Customer Satisfaction Index report. more
Former Nike, Microsoft Exec Joins Comcast
Comcast Cable has gone outside the cable realm to find an exec to head up its consumer product strategy, naming Chris Satchell, formerly with Nike and Microsoft, as executive vice president and chief product officer; he'll lead the company's product teams in Philadelphia, Denver and Silicon Valley to develop and design the MSO's consumer products. more
4KTV Panel Shipments to Hit 40M This Year: IHS
Consumers may be viewing video on mobile devices at a growing rate, but TV panel makers will nonetheless turn in a banner year, shipping 40 million 4K-capable panels for a 15% penetration rate, according to a new forecast from IHS. more
FIFA President Steps Down
Newly re-elected FIFA president Sepp Blatter said at a Tuesday news conference he will resign and called for a new election amid a growing corruption scandal that has prompted World Cup sponsors to urge reforms and worried worldwide TV rights holders, including Fox and Telemundo in the United States. more
Nielsen Unveils Top Twitter TV Shows for 2014-15 Season
With 4.3 million people, AMC's The Walking Dead racked up the highest average Twitter TV audience for a series during the recently completed season, according to Nielsen's newly released rankings of the biggest social media moments of 2014-2015. more
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MCN One Question for …
Bill Paxton of History's 'Texas Rising'
Slideshow: Freeze Frame
From the June 1 Print Edition
The Bauminator, Jeff Baumgartner
Waiting for Gigabit Pro
As I Was Saying, Gary Arlen
Nomadic WiFi Enhances Cable's, Others' Competitive Opportunity
Through the Wire, From the June 1 Print Edition
No Stamp of Approval From 'Innovators'
Event: On Demand Summit
Roosevelt Hotel, NYC, June 9, 8 a.m.-6 p.m.
Event: Women of the West
Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel, June 17, 3-7 p.m.
Event: Next TV Summit L.A.
Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel, June 18, 8 a.m.-7 p.m.
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